An Illinois man is dealing with a number of fees, together with for homicide, in reference to allegations that extended abuse and torture led to the dying of his 16-year-old stepson.
Steven Griffin, 44, was indicted on eight counts, together with first-degree homicide, after the dying of his stepson, Daniel Garza, in response to Sangamon County State’s Lawyer John Milhiser.
Griffin allegedly failed to supply ample meals and water and brought about blunt pressure accidents to Daniel’s physique and head, resulting in the boy’s dying.
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Steven Griffin, 44, was indicted on eight counts, together with first-degree homicide. (Sangamon County Jail)
Prosecutors mentioned {the teenager} died from blunt pressure trauma to his head and physique and hunger.
The suspect is accused of throwing scorching water on Daniel, hitting him within the head with nunchucks and stomping on his ankle.
Griffin and Daniel moved with {the teenager}’s mom, Kristin, to Springfield from Washington state in November and had been dwelling in lodges.
Griffin allegedly failed to supply ample meals and water and brought about blunt pressure accidents to Daniel’s physique and head, resulting in the boy’s dying. (iStock)
On January 27, Daniel’s mom and stepfather took him to St. John’s Hospital, the place he was unresponsive, not respiratory, had a physique temperature of 86 levels and weighed solely 94 kilos. He suffered from a subdural hemorrhage, burns, bruising and fractures.
Daniel was transferred to St. Louis Youngsters’s Hospital and later to Indianapolis for specialised care, the place he died on February 7.
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Prosecutors mentioned {the teenager} died from blunt pressure trauma to his head and physique and hunger. (iStock)
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Griffin can also be charged with endangering the life or well being of a kid and abuse or felony neglect of an individual with a incapacity. He additionally faces separate fees in an unrelated case involving a 16-year-old lady from Springfield, together with aggravated felony sexual abuse and indecent solicitation of a kid.
Kristin Griffin has additionally been charged with endangering the life or well being of a kid and abuse or felony neglect of an individual with a incapacity in connection together with her son’s dying.
