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University of Kentucky cheerleader, 21, arrested after infant she gave birth to found dead ‘inside of a black trash bag’ in closet

September 2, 2025
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A University of Kentucky student and competitive cheerleader was arrested after the body of an infant she gave birth to was found stuffed inside a garbage bag tossed in a closet, according to authorities and reports.

Laken Snelling, 21, was cuffed Sunday after cops were called about an unresponsive infant at a residence near campus grounds in Lexington, the Lexington Police Department said in a statement.

Officers found the infant “wrapped in a towel inside of a black trash bag,” in a closet, according to a police report obtained by WLWT.

Mugshot of Laken Snelling.
Laken Snelling, 21, was arrested Sunday after cops were called about an unresponsive infant at a residence near campus grounds in Lexington. Fayette County Detention Center

Snelling was confirmed to be the mother of the dead infant. The child was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.

The cheerleader was interviewed by officers and “admitted to giving birth,” Lex18 reported, citing the police report.

The new mother has been charged with abuse of a corpse, tampering with evidence, and concealing the birth of an infant, cops said.

Nearly all abortions have been illegal in the state since 2022.

Snelling is listed as a member of the University of Kentucky’s STUNT cheerleading team, according to the school’s athletics website.

Laken Snelling, University of Kentucky STUNT team member.
The cheerleader has been charged with abuse of a corpse, tampering with evidence, and concealing the birth of an infant. UK Athletics

She is currently a senior at the university and has served on the competitive team for the past three seasons, according to Lex18.

“We can confirm that she has been a member of the STUNT team for the last three seasons. All other questions should be directed to the Lexington Police,” a university spokesperson told the outlet.

Snelling is currently being held at the Fayette County Detention Center, records show.

The cause of the infant’s death is pending review by the Fayette County Coroner’s Office, police said.

The University of Kentucky did not respond to The Post’s request for comment by the time of publication.

The post University of Kentucky cheerleader, 21, arrested after infant she gave birth to found dead ‘inside of a black trash bag’ in closet appeared first on New York Post.

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