A Newaygo man is now facing a murder and child abuse charges in the death of his 14-month old step daughter.

29-year old Wayne Arthur-Scott Brown was arraigned Friday in Newaygo County District Court on one felony count of Murder and first-degree child abuse.

According to court documents, the toddler, who was in Brown's care at the time of her death had old and new bone fractures, bleeding on her brain, and bruising.