A Fort Riley Soldier who has been charged with felony murder and child abuse appeared in Riley County District Court Tuesday afternoon.

Alexander McConnell, 22, was arrested in September in connection with the alleged abuse and murder of a five week old infant back in February. He appeared in front of Judge William Malcom via webcam from the Riley County Jail Tuesday afternoon for a status hearing.

During the hearing McConnell’s attorney, Lora Ingels requested that another status hearing be scheduled in 30 days. Judge Malcom scheduled the next status hearing for November 18th.

Ingels also requested that McConnell’s bond be lowered, Judge Malcom denied that request.