MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — According to state police, Michael Yard found his baby unresponsive at a home on Pinewood Drive in Middle Smithfield Township last August.
The baby was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.
After an autopsy, the infant's death was ruled a homicide.
Troopers say the baby died of blunt force head trauma.
Yard is now facing homicide, assault, and related charges in Monroe County.
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