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Father Sentenced for Covering Up Infant Death | Boise News
A Nampa father faces up to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to hiding his infant son’s death and tampering with evidence — actions that severely obstructed the investigation, despite the baby’s death being ruled an accidental co-sleeping incident. The judge emphasized that Lemke’s post-death behavior, not the death itself, drove the harsh sentence, which includes five years for evidence tampering and nine years indeterminate for failing to report. With 221 days already credited, Lemke must demonstrate meaningful rehabilitation in prison to qualify for parole — or risk serving the full…
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