New Hampshire Mother Pleads Guilty to Murdering 5-Year-Old Son

Danielle Dauphinais faces 58 years to life in prison for the 2021 death of Elijah Lewis, who was found beaten, starved, and neglected.

Elijah Lewis, 5, was found dead in October 2021 in a Massachusetts park, weighing just 19 pounds.
Danielle Dauphinais pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and two counts of witness tampering.
Dauphinais' boyfriend, Joseph Stapf, was sentenced to 22 to 45 years in prison for his role in Elijah's death.
Prosecutors detailed severe abuse, including physical assaults, psychological maltreatment, and acute fentanyl intoxication.
Elijah's father and other family members criticized the state's child welfare system for failing to protect him.