The person at the center of this case
Charles Johnathen Harris
Cold Case · Open
3 years waiting · since 2023
CHARLES JOHNATHEN HARRIS
Justice for Charles Johnathen Harris — the trail went cold in 2023, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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clue
Lead #1Why do law enforcement officials suspect Harris's death was staged rather than a genuine boating accident?
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evidence
Lead #2What physical evidence or circumstances at Suisun Bay raised doubts about the drowning?
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suspect
Lead #3Has Harris been confirmed deceased through DNA or other forensic identification, or does reasonable doubt remain?
Charles Johnathen Harris was charged with possession of child pornography in March 2023 and issued a federal arrest warrant. On April 4, 2023, Harris allegedly drowned in a boating accident in Suisun Bay, California, but law enforcement suspects the circumstances warrant further investigation, including the possibility his death was staged. The case remains open due to questions about whether Harris actually died or fled to avoid prosecution.
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United States District Court, Northern District of California; FBI
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More leads to consider
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timeline
Lead #4What is the significance of the 17-day gap between the alleged boating accident and the failure-to-appear warrant?
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Failure to Appear (Possession of Child Pornography) Caution: Charles Johnathen Harris is wanted for possessing child pornography in California. On March 2, 2023, a federal arrest warrant was issued for Harris in the United States District Court, Northern District of California, Oakland, California, after he was charged with Possession of Child Pornography.
On April 4, 2023, Harris allegedly drowned in a boating accident in Suisun Bay, California. However, law enforcement officials believe the circumstances warrant further scrutiny, including the possibility that his death was staged.
On April 21, 2023, a federal arrest warrant was issued for Harris in the United States District Court, Northern District of California, Oakland, California, after he was charged with Failure to Appear.
Timeline of Events
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2023-03-02
Federal arrest warrant issued
Charles Johnathen Harris charged with possession of child pornography in United States District Court, Northern District of California
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2023-04-04
Alleged boating accident
Harris reportedly drowned in a boating accident in Suisun Bay, California
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2023-04-21
Second federal warrant issued
Federal arrest warrant issued for failure to appear in United States District Court, Northern District of California
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Case Information
Incident:March 2, 2023
Last Updated:October 16, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:March 2, 2023
Last Updated:October 16, 2026