Laken Snelling , a 21-year-old former cheerleader at the University of Kentucky , is living under house arrest after police in Lexington, Kentucky, said they found a newborn baby dead in her closet. She was arrested on August 30, 2025, and charged with abuse of a corpse, tampering with evidence, and hiding the birth of a baby. Court records show she was released on a $100,000 bond on September 2, 2025, and ordered to stay at home while she waits for her case to go before a grand jury.
Laken Snelling’s life during house arrest
Court documents say Laken Snelling spends her daytime at her mother’s home in Morristown, Tennessee, and her nights at her father’s home in Jefferson City, Tennessee, which is about 15 miles away. She does not have to wear an ankle monitor but must follow strict home rules.
On September 26, 2025, she went to court in Lexington and waived her right to a first hearing, which means the case now moves forward to a grand jury. About ten of her old classmates came to show support at the courthouse.
Before her arrest, Laken Snelling was studying Interdisciplinary Disability Studies at the University of Kentucky and had been part of the school’s STUNT cheer team for three years. After her arrest, the school confirmed she was no longer enrolled or on the team.
Laken Snelling faces charges and ongoing investigation
On August 27, 2025, Lexington police said they were called after someone found a baby inside a trash bag in Snelling’s bedroom closet. Officers said the baby felt “cold to the touch.” When questioned, Snelling admitted she had given birth, cleaned the room, and put the baby in the bag.
Police also searched Laken Snelling’s phone and said she had looked up pregnancy information, taken photos during labor, and later deleted some of them. Investigators believe this was done to hide the pregnancy and the birth.
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An early autopsy report from the Fayette County Coroner’s Office , released on September 4, 2025, said the baby’s cause of death was still “inconclusive” and more tests were needed.
Coroner Gary Ginn said the death of a child is very sensitive and the investigation must be handled carefully.
For now, the case is still under investigation by the Lexington Police Department , and Laken Snelling has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
Laken Snelling’s life during house arrest
Court documents say Laken Snelling spends her daytime at her mother’s home in Morristown, Tennessee, and her nights at her father’s home in Jefferson City, Tennessee, which is about 15 miles away. She does not have to wear an ankle monitor but must follow strict home rules.
On September 26, 2025, she went to court in Lexington and waived her right to a first hearing, which means the case now moves forward to a grand jury. About ten of her old classmates came to show support at the courthouse.
Details have emerged about how former University of Kentucky competitive cheerleader Laken Snelling has been spending her time on house arrest. https://t.co/GVcrFcPdqy
— Us Weekly (@usweekly) October 8, 2025
Before her arrest, Laken Snelling was studying Interdisciplinary Disability Studies at the University of Kentucky and had been part of the school’s STUNT cheer team for three years. After her arrest, the school confirmed she was no longer enrolled or on the team.
Laken Snelling faces charges and ongoing investigation
On August 27, 2025, Lexington police said they were called after someone found a baby inside a trash bag in Snelling’s bedroom closet. Officers said the baby felt “cold to the touch.” When questioned, Snelling admitted she had given birth, cleaned the room, and put the baby in the bag.
Police also searched Laken Snelling’s phone and said she had looked up pregnancy information, taken photos during labor, and later deleted some of them. Investigators believe this was done to hide the pregnancy and the birth.
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An early autopsy report from the Fayette County Coroner’s Office , released on September 4, 2025, said the baby’s cause of death was still “inconclusive” and more tests were needed.
Coroner Gary Ginn said the death of a child is very sensitive and the investigation must be handled carefully.
For now, the case is still under investigation by the Lexington Police Department , and Laken Snelling has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
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