Dearborn Heights man accused of strangling mother to death while on probation for assaulting her By Amber Ainsworth Man accused of killing mother while on probation for assaulting her A Dearborn Heights man is facing charges after he allegedly killed his mother who he had previously assaulted. DEARBORN HEIGHTS, Mich. (FOX 2) - A man who was on probation for assaulting his mother is accused of strangling her to death Tuesday in her Dearborn Heights home. Aaron Samir Akel, 45, is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Ibtisam Field, 73. Original Report: Authorities said Akel was sentenced to three years of probation last month after he was charged with assault with intent to do great bodily harm and domestic violence stemming from an incident involving his mother in November 2020. His sentence included 157 days in jail, with Akel receiving credit for time served.