UPDATE: In a shocking tragedy, a 12-day-old baby was found dead in a filthy trailer in Nampa, Idaho, leading to serious criminal charges against the parents. Authorities report that the child suffocated, contradicting the parents’ claim of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome).
The gruesome discovery was made on December 16, 2023, around 3:32 a.m., when police responded to a 911 call made by the father, Brian Lemke, 31. Upon arrival at the home located in the 300 block of Lone Star Road, officers encountered a horrifying scene: the trailer was filled with animal feces, dirt, and cigarette debris, raising immediate concerns about the living conditions.
Police allege that Lemke initially stated the baby had been discovered unconscious in a bassinet, later shifting blame to the mother, Allysen Armenta, 28, claiming she rolled onto the child during the night. However, detectives soon found evidence suggesting the baby had died in a different location and was moved into the trailer.
Text messages exchanged between the couple on the day of the tragedy revealed their panic and confusion. “What did I do. I’m sorry. I don’t know what happened, but it’s my fault. Are they saying SIDS?” Lemke reportedly messaged Armenta, following their child’s death.
After further investigation, both parents were charged with multiple offenses, including felony injury to a child, hiding evidence, and resisting arrest. They were taken into custody after police found Armenta hiding in a camp trailer in the backyard. This is not the first time the couple has faced legal issues; they have a history of prior convictions related to child endangerment in Idaho, with previous children removed from their care due to hazardous living conditions.
The case has drawn significant attention, prompting Idaho Representative Dori Healey to comment on the systemic failures within child welfare services. “Situations like this raise serious and necessary questions about how our child welfare systems function and where improvements may be needed,” she stated. “Ensuring child safety, proper intervention, and accountability within state agencies is critically important.”
Both parents are scheduled to appear in court next month for preliminary hearings. The community is left reeling as this heartbreaking incident sparks urgent discussions about child safety and welfare in Idaho.
As this story develops, more updates will be provided. Stay tuned for the latest information on this tragic case and its implications for child protective services.
