“Never got the chance to say his first words;” 23-year-old father killed his 2-month-old son, then enlisted a relative to tell the boy’s mother he’s sleeping when she went to pick him up; arrested
Illinois – In a heartbreaking case in Illinois, a 23‑year‑old father, identified as A. Evans, has been arrested and charged with murder after the fatal abuse and homicide of his 2‑month‑old son. Evans faces a murder charge for the death of the young boy, whose body was discovered in a covered stroller in April. Prosecutors allege that Evans not only fatally abused his infant son but also enlisted a relative to hand the lifeless child off to the mother and tell her he was “just sleeping.”
Evans is now facing one felony count – Murder – Strong Probability Death/Injure. The charge follows a medical examiner’s ruling that the 2-month-old died from multiple injuries consistent with child abuse, and the case has been classified as a homicide. Authorities say the toddler’s arms and legs were covered in bruises, and he had been dead for an estimated six to eight hours when discovered.
According to prosecutors, Evans planned the murder or neglect of his infant son while the child was staying with him and a relative. When the boy’s mother, identified as K. Flowers, went to pick up her son, she was told by a family member that the boy was sleeping—although he was already dead. When she uncovered the stroller, she said simply, “My baby was lifeless.” On April 28, Flowers arrived at her son’s caretaker’s home — the child had been staying with Evans and a relative for roughly a week. Because it was raining, she said, “I just took my baby to the house, because I didn’t want my child to get sick.” Inside, however, the scene was tragic and chilling. When she uncovered the stroller, she found her son dead.
Police and the Medical Examiner’s Office responded after the discovery. Autopsy findings revealed signs of severe abuse and trauma. According to the criminal complaint, the infant’s body exhibited bruising across limbs and torso. Investigators discovered DNA under the child’s fingernails, and the mother found her son’s hair clutched in her own hands. In one anguish‑filled moment, Flowers told her pastor, “My baby’s dead, they killed my baby!”
First responders sketched out a harrowing timeline: the child had likely been dead for hours, and when authorities finally removed the body, the depth of the abuse became clear. Investigating agents conducted interviews, gathered forensic evidence, and followed electronic and physical trails that led directly to Evans. The toddler’s future, and all his milestones — first coos, first cries, first steps — would never come. As Flowers said, “He never got the chance to say his first words, take his first steps, or celebrate his first birthday.”
Evans was arrested earlier this week and booked into custody under the murder charge. He remains held pending further proceedings. As of now, the classification of the homicide and the strength of the evidence suggest the possibility of a life sentence or long‑term incarceration if convicted. For the child’s mother, the arrest offered a sense of justice, though it cannot undo the loss. On social media, she posted: “Me and my son finally got our justice.” She added: “No words can explain how grateful I am… This means so much to me. My son didn’t get a chance to grow up with his family due to his father… taking my son’s life.”
The community has expressed deep sorrow at the case, and law‑enforcement sources say the incident has renewed focus on child protection, parental responsibility, and the signs of abuse that must not be ignored. Investigators note that Evans’ conduct — planning the abuse, positioning the child for his mother, and lying about the child’s condition — marked a level of callousness rarely seen in violent child‑death cases. As the legal process moves forward, the hope remains that justice for the 2-month-old boy will be swift and certain. But for now, the silent stroller, the tiny body, and the loss of every milestone he never reached stand as a haunting reminder of what was taken: a life just days old, stolen before it ever really began.
