Clint Barrett Brower, 45, pleaded guilty to first-degree murder for the 2020 killing of Micah Harrington, 41, at a Biloxi, Mississippi, RV park laundromat. Brower’s admission on June 3, 2024, concluded a case that has left a community in shock.
On May 26, 2020, surveillance footage captured Brower approaching Harrington in the laundromat. After a brief conversation, Brower attacked Harrington with a butcher knife, stabbing him over 30 times and severing an arm. Brower then tied Harrington’s body with a rope and dragged it outside, intending to take it to a nearby casino, believing someone could “put [Harrington] back together.”
Brower, who has a history of severe mental illness, claimed in court he felt threatened by Harrington, although Harrington was unarmed. “I took the knife and killed him,” Brower confessed, according to WLOX. His defense attorney, Michael Crosby, highlighted Brower’s long-standing mental health issues, which he said contributed to the act.
The day before the murder, Biloxi police had arrested Brower on an outstanding warrant for a 2018 disorderly conduct charge. After posting bond, Brower was released as officers noted no signs of him being a threat to himself or others.
Micah Harrington had recently turned his life around, overcoming struggles with drugs and alcohol. He secured a construction job and was rebuilding his relationship with his daughter, Micara Harrington, who had moved to Biloxi to be closer to him. His death cut short his efforts to create a better life.
During the trial, Brower apologized to Micara, but she remained resolute in her condemnation. “He’s not even human. He’s a monster,” she told the media. The RV park community echoed her sentiments, with resident William Petty expressing that Brower was “failed by the system.”
“He needed more psychiatric help,” Petty said. “I believe that’s the issue and he just didn’t get it.”
Judge Lisa Dodson, who presided over the case, described the murder as a “senseless act” and sentenced Brower to life in prison. Harrington’s friends and family were left grappling with the loss of a man who had been working hard to better his life.
Cory Washburn, a friend and co-worker of Harrington, spoke of his dedication to his daughter and his efforts to overcome his past. “He was a proud and dedicated father, committed to creating a home for his daughter,” Washburn said.
The incident highlights the severe consequences of untreated mental illness and the failure of the system to provide adequate support. As the community mourns the loss of Micah Harrington, there is a renewed call for better mental health services to prevent such acts of violence in the future.
