Laken Snelling Case Overview
Laken Snelling is a 21-year-old former University of Kentucky student and member of the STUNT team who was arrested following the discovery of her newborn infant’s body in her off-campus apartment closet.
Key Developments
Discovery of the Infant: On August 27, 2025, officers responded to a welfare check at Snelling’s residence on Park Avenue in Lexington, Kentucky, where they found the newborn wrapped in a towel inside a black trash bag.
Coroner’s Report: The Fayette County Coroner’s Office reported that the infant, a male born on August 27, underwent a preliminary autopsy that proved inconclusive. Extensive microscopic analysis is pending to determine the cause and manner of death.
Arrest and Charges: Snelling was taken into custody on August 31 and charged with abuse of a corpse, tampering with physical evidence, and concealing the birth of an infant. She pleaded not guilty during her initial court appearance.
University Withdrawal: Following her arrest, Snelling withdrew from the University of Kentucky and is no longer associated with the STUNT team.
Release Conditions: She was released on a $100,000 bond and placed under house arrest at her parents’ home in Tennessee, although she is not under an ankle monitor. Her next court date is scheduled for September 26, 2025.
Context and Next Steps
Investigators are currently reviewing Snelling’s phone and messaging records while conducting DNA testing to identify the infant’s father. Prosecutors have indicated that additional charges, including homicide, could be filed depending on the outcome of the coroner’s microscopic analyses and any further evidence uncovered during the ongoing investigation.
This case remains under active investigation as authorities seek to gather more information and evidence.
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