• Man accused of ending life of his two-month-old son after he suffered multiple injuries before death

• Child’s family received community support and views suspect’s arrest as a step toward healing

Authorities in Chicago have charged a man after the death of his two-month-old son in April.

Anthony Evans, 23, was arrested and faces first-degree murder charges in the death of his son, Kayson Flowers. During his first court appearance on Thursday, prosecutors said Evans claimed a demon compelled him to act.

Prosecutors stated that Kayson may have been dead for several hours before being returned to his mother.

Kayson’s mother, Kayla, and her family attended Evans’ detention hearing wearing buttons with Kayson’s picture, while the judge ordered Evans held at Cook County Jail pending trial.

After the hearing, Kayla’s twin sister, Kaitlan, comforted the crying mother outside the courtroom. “We try to console her as best we can as a family,” Kaitlan said.

According to prosecutors, Evans was caring for Kayson in April, and Kayla believed the baby was simply spending time with his father. When Evans returned him, he told her that the baby had been “sleeping for a long time.”

When Kayla got home and checked on her son, she found he was not breathing. He was rushed to the hospital, but doctors were unable to save him.

Autopsy results showed the infant suffered multiple injuries consistent with abuse, including a brain hemorrhage and blunt force trauma.

Prosecutors added that Evans had wanted Kayla to have an abortion when he learned she was pregnant last year.

Kayla said, “I was in shock when I found out I was pregnant, seven weeks along. I was happy.”

Court records indicate that in February, just days after Kayson’s birth, Evans allegedly punched Kayla in the stomach, sending her to the hospital.

Kayson’s family said Evans’ arrest on Monday came thanks to support from their community, which raised concerns when something seemed wrong, along with effective police work.

Evans is scheduled to appear in court again in December.

The family said the arrest marks the start of the healing process, but they will always remember their little boy.