Thomas McLellan, a 25 year old Holt resident, was charged with three criminal counts in an Ingham County court on Thursday, November 3, 2016.
McLellan was charged with open murder, child abuse, and open arson in the death of 5-year-old Luna Younger.
All three charges carry the possibility of a life sentence.
McLellan was arraigned by video at the 55th District Court in Mason.
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