An Illinois man is facing several charges, including for murder, in connection with allegations that prolonged abuse and torture led to the death of his 16-year-old stepson.

Steven Griffin, 44, was indicted on eight counts, including first-degree murder, after the death of his stepson, Daniel Garza, according to Sangamon County State’s Attorney John Milhiser.

Griffin allegedly failed to provide adequate food and water and caused blunt force injuries to Daniel’s body and head, leading to the boy’s death.

Prosecutors said the teenager died from blunt force trauma to his head and body and starvation. (iStock)

Griffin is also charged with endangering the life or health of a child and abuse or criminal neglect of a person with a disability. He also faces separate charges in an unrelated case involving a 16-year-old girl from Springfield, including aggravated criminal sexual abuse and indecent solicitation of a child.

Kristin Griffin has also been charged with endangering the life or health of a child and abuse or criminal neglect of a person with a disability in connection with her son’s death.