NEWAYGO, Mich. — Authorities in Newaygo County are conducting a child abuse investigation connected to the death of a 14-month-old girl.
A source close to the investigation confirmed that the victim in the case is 14-month-old Laylah Heether and that she died Tuesday evening.
She was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries on Feb. 14, when the alleged abuse happened. Family members remained by her side in the hospital for days before her death.
Details surrounding the situation are limited. The source confirmed the main suspect is Wayne Brown, Laylah’s stepfather. He was arrested the day of the alleged abuse on a domestic violence charge. He’s accused of assault and battery involving Laylah’s mom.
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