Lexington, Kentucky, October 14, 2025
News Summary
Laken Snelling, a senior at the University of Kentucky, has been arrested after her newborn was discovered dead in a closet. The police found the infant wrapped in a towel inside a trash bag. Snelling has been charged with abuse of a corpse, tampering with physical evidence, and concealing the birth. Following her arrest, she was placed on house arrest and has pleaded not guilty. The case has shocked the community and has raised awareness about pregnancy and mental health issues among young people.
Lexington, Kentucky – Laken Snelling, a 21-year-old senior at the University of Kentucky, has been arrested after her newborn was found dead in a closet. Police discovered the infant wrapped in a towel inside of a black trash bag on August 27. Snelling has been charged with abuse of a corpse, tampering with physical evidence, and concealing the birth of an infant.
After her arrest on August 31, Snelling was placed on house arrest at her parents’ home in Jefferson City, Tennessee. She appeared in court on September 2, where she pleaded not guilty to all charges. Following her arrest, the University of Kentucky confirmed that Snelling had withdrawn from school and was no longer a member of the STUNT team, having competed on it for three years…