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Police: Former ND player accused of murder forced girl to exercise because she was overweight

Notre Dame running back Cierre Wood, center, cuts between Brigham Young defenders Spencer Hadley, left, Daniel Sorensen, left center, and Joe Sampson during the second half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012. Notre Dame defeated BYU 17-14. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

New information about the death of a five year-old girl in Las Vegas that has resulted in charges against former Notre Dame Running Back Cierre Wood was released this week.

The Clark County Coroner’s Office in Nevada says La’Rayah Davis died of multiple blunt force injuries.

Her mother, Amy Taylor, 26, is facing child abuse and neglect charges.

Taylor’s boyfriend, former NFL and Notre Dame Running Back Cierre Wood, has been charged with murder.

Taylor will likely also face a murder charge soon.

According to the arrest report, Wood forced the child to exercise at home because he thought she was overweight, including sprints, sit-ups, and wall squats.

The child had multiple rib fractures and multiple skull contusions, according to the autopsy.

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