Nampa mother accused in newborn’s death to accept plea deal

NAMPA, Idaho (CBS2) — The Nampa mother accused in the death of her newborn will, her lawyer said during a hearing today, plead guilty as part of an agreement with prosecutors.

After two delays and a status hearing, Allysen Armenta will enter her plea on July 30. The plea agreement has not yet been revealed. Currently, she is charged with three felonies and a misdemeanor:

  • Death-Fail to Notify or Delay Notification of Death (F)
  • Children-Injury To Child (F)
  • Evidence-Destruction, Alteration or Concealment(F)
  • Arrests & Seizures-Resisting or Obstructing Officers(M)

The court ruled her competent to continue with the case earlier this year after a mental health evaluation.

Nampa Police reported finding her 11- day-old son, Benjamin aka ‘Benji’, dead on December 16, 2025, posed and surrounded by filth…

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