Baby Found Dead in University of Kentucky Athlete's Closet: Cause of Death Update

Motherhood 'Goals' and Romantic Couples Photos: Inside Kentucky Student's Social Media Posts Before Death of Baby

Laken Snelling, 21, is accused of giving birth to a baby boy and hiding his body in a trash bag in her closet ABC 7 Chicago/Youtube Laken Snelling in court on Sept. 2, 2025NEED TO KNOWCompetitive cheerleader Laken Snelling, 21, was arrested and charged with abuse of a corpse and concealing the birth of an infant after her newborn was allegedly found dead in her closetThe University of Kentucky senior has been placed on house arrest at her parent…

Cheerleader Laken Snelling, whose baby was found dead in trash bag, was dating popular college athlete

The boyfriend of University of Kentucky cheerleader Laken Snelling, whose dead newborn was found stuffed in a closet, has been identified as a former college basketballer who had previously posed lovingly with his bae in a series of social media snaps.

Cause of death 'undetermined' for baby found at University of Kentucky student's home

Laken Snelling, 21, has been charged with concealing the birth of an infant, tampering with physical evidence, and abuse of a corpse.

Baby Found Dead in University of Kentucky Athlete's Closet: Cause of Death Update

One week after University of Kentucky athlete Laken Snelling was arrested in connection to a dead infant found in a closet, autopsy results providing further insight into the baby's tragic death.

Autopsy Results in Death of Univ. of Kentucky Cheerleader’s Baby Released

Laken Snelling, a competitive cheerleader at the University of Kentucky, was charged with hiding her dead baby in a trash bag in her closet

Kentucky cheerleader case: Infant's cause of death 'undetermined'

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Court TV/Scripps News Lexington) — A coroner’s report listed the manner of death for the infant found in a University of Kentucky student’s closet as “currently undetermined.” Laken Snelling, 21, was arrested Saturday and charged with abuse of a corpse, tampering with physical evidence and concealing the birth of an infant. Laken Snelling appears in court. (Court TV) A coroner’s report released Wednesday stated: “This death affec…