Emily Brown

Authorities say the victim was stabbed multiple times in her back and midsection with an 8-inch knife.

A 3-year-old Michigan girl died Tuesday morning after battling influenza A, according to her family and friends.

Swanson said McMillian is also linked to similar cases in several different Michigan counties.

Anthony Dewayne Polite was convicted of one count of cruelty to animals involving four to 10 animals and two counts of killing or torturing an animal.