‘I ended his life’: University of Kentucky cheerleader admits to killing newborn found in closet
Laken Snelling said she was suffering 'emotional stress' when she killed her infant and disposed of the evidence. More
August 21, 2026
Laken Snelling
Laken Snelling, a University of Kentucky student, is facing charges of abuse of a corpse, tampering with physical evidence and concealing the birth of an infant, after police said they found her deceased infant wrapped in a towel inside a trash bag in a closet.
Former cheerleader pleads not guilty at arraignment for baby’s death
Laken Snelling appeared briefly to plead not guilty to multiple charges, including manslaughter, after an infant was found in her closet. More
April 10, 2026
Former cheerleader Laken Snelling indicted for manslaughter in infant’s death
Laken Snelling was indicted on a charge of first-degree manslaughter for the death of her infant, found wrapped in trash bags in her closet. More
March 11, 2026
Ex-Ky. cheerleader’s baby believed to have been alive, full term at birth
UPDATE: New report says former University of Kentucky cheerleader Laken Snelling's newborn was full term and alive at birth. More
September 26, 2025
Kentucky cheerleader case: Infant’s cause of death ‘undetermined’
Laken Snelling posted a $100,000 bond and appeared for a brief arraignment, where she pleaded not guilty to the three charges. More
September 4, 2025
Cheerleader arrested after infant found dead in closet, posts $100K bond
Laken Snelling, 21, is charged with abuse of a corpse, tampering with physical evidence and concealing the birth of an infant. More
September 2, 2025