Arizona Man Charged with Murdering Stepchild

Hein Lwin, a 26-year-old man in Peoria, Arizona, has been arrested on charges of first-degree murder following the death of his 2-year-old stepson, Gabriel. Lwin reported a choking incident involving the child on October 24, but responding officers found visible ligature marks on the child's neck, indicating physical abuse. Court documents reveal that Lwin admitted to hitting Gabriel multiple times, expressing frustration during police interrogation, and mentioning that he had previously engaged in rough play that resulted in the child being harmed. Gabriel was pronounced dead on October 27, prompting the escalation of charges against Lwin to first-degree murder, as well as aggravated assault and child abuse. The family is mourning the loss and seeking justice for Gabriel, describing Lwin as a 'monster' for his actions. Lwin was arrested without incident and is now facing serious legal repercussions.