Daughter, Fiancee Speak out on Dad Accused of Beating Man to Death

Melvin Harris charged with second-degree murder in alleged bathroom stall break-in beating

Melvin Harris is accused of beating another man to death in a parking lot after he allegedly tried to enter a bathroom stall his daughter was using. Maricopa County Sheriff's Office

The daughter of an Arizona father has spoken out after he allegedly beat another man to death in a parking lot for trying to enter a bathroom stall his daughter was using.

Her father was “protecting me,” Melvin Harris’ 16-year-old daughter told CBS News on Aug. 16. Her name wasn’t released to the public.