Laken Snelling, a 22-year-old former University of Kentucky cheerleader, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for killing her newborn son and concealing his body. She pleaded guilty to charges including first-degree manslaughter and abuse of a corpse. The infant was found by her roommates in August 2025 after they heard unusual noises. The Kentucky Medical Examiner determined the baby died from asphyxia. Snelling expressed emotional distress during her plea hearing, stating she did not seek help for her newborn.
Key facts
- Laken Snelling was sentenced to 10 years in prison on October 16, 2026.
- She pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter and other charges.
- The infant was discovered by her roommates in August 2025.
- The Kentucky Medical Examiner determined the infant died from asphyxia.
- Snelling initially pleaded not guilty before changing her plea.
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