Lexington, Kentucky, September 23, 2025
News Summary
Laken Snelling, a cheerleader at the University of Kentucky, faces charges after her newborn baby was found deceased in a trash bag in her home. Emergency responders reported that the infant was cold to the touch, suggesting he had been dead for several hours at the time of discovery. Snelling has been charged with abuse of a corpse, tampering with physical evidence, and concealing the birth of an infant. She was arrested and is currently under house arrest while the investigation continues into the circumstances surrounding the case.
Lexington, Kentucky – A University of Kentucky cheerleader, Laken Snelling, 21, has been charged after a chilling incident involving the alleged concealment of her newborn baby. The discovery came on August 27, when a baby boy was reportedly found inside a trash bag hidden in a closet. Emergency responders described the infant as “cold to the touch,” indicating he had been deceased for several hours prior to the arrival of authorities.
The 911 call alerting the police of this shocking situation was made at 10:34 a.m. by an undisclosed caller, whose details have been redacted from dispatch records. First responders acted swiftly, with the fire department reaching the scene within one minute, while police arrived approximately seven minutes later. At the time of the discovery, Snelling was not present at her off-campus residence…