This story is based on a review of thousands of pages of police, child-protection and court records, including from Amanda Peltier's trial. In addition, the Star Tribune interviewed more than two dozen people, including members of Eric Dean's family, his day-care providers and teachers. Peltier and David Dean did not respond to interview requests.
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