Father of Jordynn Skinner charged in her death

BERRIEN COUNTY, Mich. --  The father of 2-month-old Jordynn Skinner, who died in October 2018, has been charged in her death.

Friday afternoon, Scott Skinner was arraigned on charges of first degree child abuse, first degree felony murder and open murder in Jordynn's death.

He pleaded not guilty to the charges and requested a court appointed attorney.

His bond was set at $200,000. If released on bond, he will be subject to GPS monitoring.

On October 1, 2018, the Berrien County Sheriff's Department was called to a home on Little Paw Paw Lake Road in Coloma for a medical call involving 2-month-old Jordynn.

Jordynn was taken to Watervliet Hospital by ambulance and later transferred to Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. She died on October 2.