Lexington, Kentucky, September 28, 2025
News Summary
A 21-year-old woman, Laken Snelling, is facing charges related to the tragic death of her infant son found deceased in a closet. The child was discovered wrapped in a towel inside a black trash bag. Snelling has been charged with multiple offenses including abuse of a corpse and tampering with evidence. The coroner’s preliminary finding is inconclusive regarding the cause of death, and Snelling is currently under in-home incarceration. The case has garnered significant media attention and community concern.
Lexington, Kentucky – A tragic incident has unfolded near the University of Kentucky, where a 21-year-old woman, Laken Snelling, has been charged in connection with the death of her infant son. The baby was discovered deceased on August 27, found in a closet wrapped in a towel and placed inside a black trash bag. Snelling, a former cheerleader and member of the university’s STUNT team, was arrested on August 31 after police responded to a report of an unresponsive infant.
Authorities confirmed that the child was pronounced dead at the scene. Snelling has since been charged with abuse of a corpse, tampering with physical evidence, and concealing the birth of an infant. During her first court appearance, she pleaded not guilty to all charges. A $100,000 bond was set for her release, and she is currently subject to in-home incarceration at her parents’ residence in Tennessee…