A Mason County Circuit Court judge has ruled prosecutors can pursue open murder charges against Sean Phillips, WZZM-13 reported.
Phillips is the 25-year-old father of Katherine "Baby Kate" Phillips, a 4½-month-old who went missing from the Ludington area in June 2011.
In September, District Judge Peter J. Wadel dismissed murder charges against Phillips, saying prosecutors did not prove B
Murder charges against Sean Phillips, the man previously accused in the death of his baby, Katherine (known throughout the investigation as "Baby Kate"), have been dismissed.
79th District Court Judge Peter J. Wadel dismissed the charge on Monday, stating that the prosecution has not been able to prove that Baby Kate was actually murdered.
Baby Kate Phillips of Ludington has been missing for a week and her father, Sean, is the prime suspect for her disappearance.
Saturday, authorities found the clothing the four-month old was last seen wearing at Sean's house. He is not cooperating with police.
Watch the video below for a complete WZZM 13 news update on the investigation into Kate Phillips disappearance.