SEDGWICK COUNTY —A Kansas man accused in the death of his 2-month-old son and of severely injuring the boy's twin sister made his first appearance in court Wednesday, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.
Marlin Williams Jr., 23, was charged with first-degree murder and aggravated battery and remains jailed on a $500,000 bond, according to online jail records.
On December 10, police responded to an assist EMS call regarding a child not breathing at a home in the 2800 Block of South Emporia in Wichita, according to Captain Brent Allred.
Upon arrival offices located a 2-month-old boy identified as Marrell Williams unresponsive. EMS transported the child to a local hospital where it was discovered he had serious internal injuries, according to Allred.
Investigators learned the boy had a broken clavicle that was healing in addition to the injuries discovered during the EMS call. He died January 17.
His 2-month-old twin sister had a healing broken femur, according to Allred. EMS transported her to a local hospital for treatment.
A 1-year-old boy and a 2-year-old girl at William's home were not injured and placed into police protective custody. The mother of the children was not at home at the time of the arrest.