Laken Snelling was arrested when her newborn baby was found dead in a trash bag concealed in a closet of her off-campus room. The 21-year-old former University of Kentucky cheerleader has since been charged with multiple offenses, including tampering with evidence.
She admitted to officers that she had delivered the baby and attempted to cover up the birth. The infant’s cause of death remains unknown as the coroner awaits detailed analysis. Snelling was released on a $100,000 bond and ordered to live under house arrest with her parents.
Her ex-boyfriend has also entered the picture, submitting a DNA sample to assist in the ongoing investigation. The university community is grappling with the tragic news, highlighting the importance of mental health and support resources for students.
