Elijah's autopsy revealed he had suffered severe injuries, malnourishment, and acute fentanyl intoxication, with his body only weighing 19 pounds when discovered.
Text messages exchanged between Dauphinais and Stapf highlighted their abusive mindset, expressing frustration over Elijah's needs and detailing violent intentions toward him.
In a horrific exchange, one message from Dauphinais read, 'I'm gonna kill him and I mean it,' illustrating the extreme neglect and violent thoughts towards the child.
Elijah's tragic death exposed systemic failures, as his father had previously raised concerns over the child's well-being and his mother's inadequate care in New Hampshire.
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