Jan 15, 2020

Father of Kan. twins found with serious injuries makes court appearance

Posted Jan 15, 2020 3:30 PM
Williams photo Sedgwick County 
Williams photo Sedgwick County 

SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a case of alleged child abuse that sent two children to a hospital. Their father, 22-year-old Marlin D. Williams, Jr.,  accused of abuse made his first court appearance on Tuesday, according to the Sedgwick County Attorney's office.

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 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. His 2-month-old twin sister had a healing broken femur, according to Allred.

As a result of the investigation, police arrested Williams.  He was charged Tuesday with on three counts of aggravated battery and is being held on a $250,000 bond.

The boy and his sister remain hospitalized.  A 1-year-old boy and a 2-year-old girl at William 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.