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Former Cheerleader Indicted for Manslaughter in Newborn Death

3/14/2026

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Laken Snelling, a former University of Kentucky cheerleader, was indicted on first-degree manslaughter for August newborn death found in her closet.
The Kentucky Medical Examiner’s Office ruled the baby was born alive and died of asphyxia.
A Fayette County grand jury charged Snelling, and she previously faced abuse of a corpse and tampering with evidence while pleading not guilty.
She faces up to 31 years in prison if convicted.

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Laken Snelling, a former University of Kentucky cheerleader, was indicted on first-degree manslaughter for August newborn death found in her closet.
The Kentucky Medical Examiner’s Office ruled the baby was born alive and died of asphyxia.
A Fayette County grand jury charged Snelling, and she previously faced abuse of a corpse and tampering with evidence while pleading not guilty.
She faces up to 31 years in prison if convicted.