Jamea Harris' stepfather condemns Nate Oats for Brandon Miller comments, demands justice for family

It shouldn’t be forgotten that at the center of the situation regarding Alabama freshman Brandon Miller and his former teammate Darius Miles is the tragic death of 23-year old Jamea Harris. Now, her family, specifically her stepfather, is stepping up in a big way by calling out the Crimson Tide program.

Kelvin Heard, Harris’ stepfather, spoke with AL.com about everything that transpired this week from the original hearing to Nate Oats’ comment to now. To start, he came right for Oats’ words which he described as nothing but disrespectful. From there, he indicted Miller himself in the events and that the family trusts the D.A. will do the same in Tuscaloosa.

“There was only one person in the wrong place at the wrong time and it was Jamea,” said Heard. “When I heard [Oats] say that, my heart hit the floor. His words cut so deep. It’s just downright disrespectful.

“[Miller] brought a gun to where a person was murdered and he did nothing wrong? Jamea could still be alive,” Heard continued. “Brandon Miller is knee-deep in this situation no matter how they want to spin this. We trust the D.A. and the work that they’re doing.”

The story has seemed to change several times since the original police testimony. As of Wednesday, the latest update from Miller’s attorney attempted to set the record straight and ‘provide additional facts’ on the matter.

However, none of it is good enough to take away the sadness of Harris’ family. Regardless of what happens next, specifically for Miller and Alabama’s season, Heard wants them to know that whatever took place on January 15th will forever blemish anything they might accomplish.

“This season is stained in Jamea’s blood. After what this coach said? For us as a family? This season is stained in the blood of Jamea Harris and it’s not ever washing out,” Heard proclaimed. “Coach Oats crossed the line (Tuesday). He said they prayed at practice. (But) they weren’t praying for Jamea. They were praying for their own players.”