In a case that has shocked the Chicago community, 23-year-old Anthony Evans was taken into custody this week and charged with murder after allegedly returning his infant son to the mother in a stroller, telling her “he’s just sleeping.” The baby, later identified as Kayson Flowers, was pronounced dead following a medical examiner’s report that found multiple injuries and ruled the death a homicide.
Subhead 1: Shocking Discovery and Arrest
According to authorities, the baby had been under the care of Evans for approximately a week before April 28 2025, when the mother came to pick up the child. A relative reportedly handed over Kayson in a covered stroller, with Evans telling the mother he was asleep. Moments later, she uncovered the stroller and found the baby unresponsive and covered in bruises. Doctors told the family the infant had likely been deceased for six to eight hours. The arrest came on November 13, following months of investigation.
Subhead 2: Autopsy Findings and Murder Charge
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office concluded that Kayson’s death was due to multiple injuries consistent with abuse, including traumatic brain injury, and formally ruled the death a homicide. The Chicago Police Department reports that Evans is facing a felony murder charge with strong probability of death or injury—a level of charge typically reserved when abuse leads to infant death.
Subhead 3: Community and Family Response
Grief and outrage have erupted among the baby’s relatives and supporters online, where a “Justice for Kayson” page was created shortly after his passing. The infant’s mother described her heartbreak, saying, “He was only 2 months… he can’t fight back.” Now that an arrest has been made, family members say they hope this brings some measure of closure—even though nothing can undo the tragedy.
