Former Kentucky Cheerleader Sentenced After Killing Newborn Baby

Murder Files Unsealed · Oct 16, 2026 · 33m · transcript

Former University of Kentucky student Laken Snelling was sentenced to 10 years in prison following her guilty plea in connection with the tragic death of her newborn baby. The case came to light in August 2025 when concerned roommates alerted authorities after discovering blood and unusual sounds, which ultimately led police to find the infant deceased inside a closet. During her legal proceedings, Snelling admitted to experiencing overwhelming emotional distress from an unexpected birth and failing to seek medical assistance for the child. Autopsy findings confirmed the baby's official cause…