Man Accused of Killing Child Could Face More Charges

A Livonia man accused of murdering his infant child could face more charges when he returns to 16th District Court Thursday for his preliminary examination.

Mark Hontz, 33, is charged with first-degree child abuse, felony murder and habitual offender, fourth offense, in the death last month of his 10-month-old son, Hometownlife.com reports.

Police responded to the 380000 block of Summers in Livonia on Sept.21 after receiving a call about an infant who fell down the stairs. The baby died of his injuries the next day, and the death was ruled a homicide.

According to online records, Hontz was released from prison in March 2014 after serving two years on a felony firearm charge. He is being held without bond in the Wayne County Jail, and could be sentenced to life in prison if convicted of the current charges.

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