Steven Griffin, 44, faces eight charges including first-degree murder in connection with the Feb. 7 death of his stepson, Daniel Garza, according to a Feb. 20 news release from the Sangamon County State’s Attorney’s Office shared by The Springfield Herald.

A man in Sangamon County has been formally accused of prolonged abuse that led to the death of his 16-year-old stepson.

A stepfather has been indicted on murder charges in the prolonged abuse that led to the death of his 16-year-old stepson.