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Former UK Student Pleads Guilty to Infant Manslaughter | Lexington News
A former University of Kentucky student has pleaded guilty to manslaughter after admitting she killed her newborn infant in a shocking act of concealment — wrapping the baby in a towel, placing him in a trash bag, and disposing of the body. The infant, born alive, died from asphyxia. Snelling, overwhelmed by emotional distress and an unexpected pregnancy, cleaned up the scene and hid the birth. Facing charges including abuse of a corpse and tampering with evidence, prosecutors are recommending a 13-year sentence — 10 years for manslaughter, plus time for the other offenses — with sentencing…
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