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Former Kentucky Student-Athlete Faces Charges in Newborn’s Tragic Death
A former University of Kentucky student-athlete has been charged after her newborn was discovered dead, hidden within a closet. Laken Snelling, 21, reportedly heard the infant making a faint sound before concealing him, based on details from recently released court documents.
Incident Overview
Snelling was arrested by the Lexington Police Department on August 31, following a report of an unresponsive infant. Upon arrival, officers found the baby, who was unfortunately pronounced dead at the scene. This shocking discovery has raised numerous questions and sparked intense media coverage.
Details from Hospital Staff
In a statement to staff at the University of Kentucky hospital, Snelling recounted hearing the newborn make a whimper at birth. She claimed to have
