New York City man arraigned on murder charge in beating death of 3-year-old girl
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}A New York City man accused of beating his 3-year-old stepdaughter to death has been arraigned at a hospital.
Kelsey Smith was ordered held without bail on second-degree murder and other charges during a closed-circuit video arraignment Wednesday.
The medical examiner says Jeida (JAY'-duh) Torres died after blunt impact to her head and torso.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Police say her 5-year-old brother told detectives Smith kicked Jeida, banged her head against a bed frame and choked her after she soiled her diaper.
They say the boy also was beaten Saturday in a Brooklyn homeless facility.
Authorities say Smith was hospitalized after trying to slit his wrists.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Attorney Craig Newman was at his side at the hospital, but did not speak about the allegations. He did not immediately respond to a phone message.