A Los Angeles man has been charged with murder after the body of his girlfriend’s five-year-old son was found in a dumpster.
According to PEOPLE, Brycson Malik Gaddis is facing one count of murder and one count of assault on a child causing death in connection with the killing of Elyjah Hearn, 5. Authorities believe Gaddis beat the child to death inside an apartment in Panorama City on July 11.
“This is truly a heartbreaking and horrific case, and our deepest sympathies go out to the young victim’s family,” District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman said in a statement. “We are committed to seeking justice and will ensure this defendant is held responsible for his actions.”…