The Fayette County Coroner has released preliminary autopsy results for an infant boy found dead in a Lexington home last week. The cause of death remains inconclusive, and the investigation continues.
- Infant's cause of death remains inconclusive.
- Mother, Laken Snelling, faces multiple charges.
- Baby found wrapped in towel inside trash bag.
- Snelling released on bond, under home incarceration.
- Investigation ongoing by Lexington Police's special victims section.
On September 4, 2025, Lexington police responded to a call about an unresponsive infant on Park Avenue. They found the baby wrapped in a towel inside a trash bag in a closet. The infant was identified as a boy. The mother, 21-year-old Laken Snelling, was arrested and faces charges of concealing birth, evidence tampering, and abuse of a corpse. She pleaded not guilty and was released on home detention. The coroner’s report confirms the baby’s gender but does not determine the cause of death. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities examining all facts carefully.
- The infant was found wrapped in a towel inside a trash bag in a Lexington closet.
- Laken Snelling, the mother, faces multiple charges and pleaded not guilty.
- The coroner’s autopsy is incomplete; cause of death is still undetermined.
- Police continue to investigate, including who initially called for help.
The case raises community concerns about child safety. The investigation by Lexington police’s special victims section is ongoing, with a preliminary hearing scheduled for September 26. The authorities are working to uncover all facts surrounding the infant’s death.
