Delta County Man Convicted of Murdering Pregnant Woman in 2023

Tavaris Lee Jackson found guilty of first-degree murder, assault, and firearm possession

Mar. 13, 2026 at 4:34pm

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A jury in Delta County, Michigan has found 35-year-old Tavaris Lee Jackson guilty of first-degree murder, assault intentionally causing miscarriage or stillbirth, and felony firearm possession for the 2023 killing of 22-year-old Harley Corwin, who was pregnant at the time. The case was prosecuted by the Michigan Attorney General's Office.

Why it matters

This conviction brings long-awaited justice for Harley Corwin's family and highlights the serious consequences for violent crimes, especially those involving the death of a pregnant woman. The case underscores the importance of thorough investigations and effective prosecution to hold perpetrators accountable.

The details

On July 8, 2023, Harley Corwin's body was found with two bullet wounds to the skull in the woods of Ford River Township. After a seven-day trial, the jury found Tavaris Lee Jackson guilty of first-degree murder, assault intentionally causing miscarriage or stillbirth, and felony firearm possession. The case was prosecuted by the Michigan Attorney General's Office.

  • On July 8, 2023, Harley Corwin's body was found.
  • On June 2, 2026, Tavaris Lee Jackson will be sentenced.

The players

Tavaris Lee Jackson

A 35-year-old Delta County man convicted of first-degree murder, assault intentionally causing miscarriage or stillbirth, and felony firearm possession for the 2023 killing of Harley Corwin.

Harley Corwin

A 22-year-old woman who was murdered in 2023 while pregnant.

Dana Nessel

The Attorney General of Michigan, who issued a statement on the conviction of Tavaris Lee Jackson.

LaDonna Logan

A prosecutor from the Michigan Attorney General's Office who helped secure the conviction of Tavaris Lee Jackson.

Caitlin Kirby

A prosecutor from the Michigan Attorney General's Office who helped secure the conviction of Tavaris Lee Jackson.

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What they’re saying

“While no outcome can undo this devastating loss, I am grateful to the prosecutors who helped secure long-awaited justice in this tragic case. I hope this verdict provides a sense of closure for Harley's family.”

— Dana Nessel, Attorney General of Michigan

What’s next

Tavaris Lee Jackson will be sentenced on June 2, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. in the 47th Circuit Court in Delta County.

The takeaway

This conviction highlights the importance of thorough investigations and effective prosecution to hold perpetrators of violent crimes, especially those involving the death of a pregnant woman, accountable for their actions. The case underscores the need for justice and closure for victims' families in such tragic circumstances.