A 21-year-old University of Kentucky student was arrested after her infant was found dead in a closet. The incident occurred in Lexington on August 27, and the arrest was made on September 2, 2025.
- Laken Snelling arrested for infant's death
- Charged with abuse, evidence tampering, concealment
- Infant found unresponsive in a closet
- Snelling admitted to giving birth, hiding evidence
- She is a senior at University of Kentucky
- Arrest scheduled for September 2
Lexington police responded to a home on Park Avenue after finding the unresponsive baby wrapped in a towel inside a trash bag. The infant’s cause of death has not been disclosed. The mother, Laken Snelling, admitted to giving birth and hiding the evidence during police questioning. Snelling is a senior at the University of Kentucky and part of the university’s Stunt Team. She is currently held at Fayette County Detention Center, with an arraignment scheduled for September 2, 2025.
- Police responded to a home on Park Avenue after the baby was found unresponsive.
- Snelling admitted to giving birth and hiding the evidence, according to police.
- She faces charges of abuse of a corpse, evidence tampering, and concealing a birth.
- The case remains under investigation; the infant’s cause of death is not yet released.
This incident highlights the importance of awareness and support for maternal health and safety. The case is ongoing, with legal proceedings set for September 2, 2025.
