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State of Alaska v. Deanthony Malik Harris

Date: 07-13-2026

Case Number: 3AN-16-09996 CR

Judge: Jack R. McKenna

Court: Superior Court, Third Judicial District, Anchorage Borough, Alaska

Plaintiff's Attorney: Anchorage, Alaska, District Attorney's Office

Defendant's Attorney: Jane Martinez

Description:
Anchorage, Alaska, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with two counts of second-degree murder after he and two other men entered an Anchorage home to commit an armed robbery and then shot and killed the couple who lived there

Reported by Kent Morlan

The court considered principles from Fletcher v. State concerning youthful offenders, recognizing the appellant's age and potential for rehabilitation without imposing a life-equivalent sentence, allowing for parole opportunities well within the appellant's potential lifespan.
Outcome:
The Defendant was found guilty.

Affirmed
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About This Case

What was the outcome of State of Alaska v. Deanthony Malik Harris?

The outcome was: The Defendant was found guilty. Affirmed

Which court heard State of Alaska v. Deanthony Malik Harris?

This case was heard in Superior Court, Third Judicial District, Anchorage Borough, Alaska, AK. The presiding judge was Jack R. McKenna.

Who were the attorneys in State of Alaska v. Deanthony Malik Harris?

Plaintiff's attorney: Anchorage, Alaska, District Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Jane Martinez.

When was State of Alaska v. Deanthony Malik Harris decided?

This case was decided on July 13, 2026.