Quick Info
| Profession | Former University of Kentucky student and cheerleader |
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Latest News about Laken Snelling
16/10/2026
Laken Snelling, a former University of Kentucky cheerleader, was sentenced in Fayette Circuit Court to 10 years in prison in connection with the death of her newborn son. The sentence followed her earlier guilty plea and was in line with the recommendation prosecutors made as part of the plea agreement.
21/08/2026
Snelling pleaded guilty in Fayette Circuit Court to first-degree manslaughter, abuse of a corpse, tampering with physical evidence, and concealing the birth of an infant. She told the court that instead of helping her son, she had ended his life, and the plea removed the need for a trial.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Laken Snelling is a former University of Kentucky student who was involved in a criminal case in Lexington, Kentucky, following the death of her newborn son in August 2025. She pleaded guilty on 21/08/2026 to first-degree manslaughter, abuse of a corpse, tampering with physical evidence, and concealing the birth of an infant. On 16/10/2026 she was sentenced to 10 years in prison. |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| University | University of Kentucky (senior at the time of the 2025 incident) |
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| Team | Member of the university's competitive cheer STUNT team |
Personal Life
| Residence in 2025 | Off-campus home in Lexington, Kentucky |
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| Post-arrest status | Placed on house arrest at family homes in Tennessee before sentencing |
Family
| Father | Terry |
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| Mother | Michelle |
| Parents' marital status | Divorced |
Career
| University Activity | Member of the University of Kentucky cheerleading stunt team, from which she withdrew after the 2025 incident |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. She was placed on house arrest at her parents' homes in Tennessee after her arrest in 2025. | |
| 2. Her newborn son's body was found in a closet at her off-campus home in Lexington in August 2025. | |
| 3. The Kentucky Medical Examiner's Office determined the baby was born alive and died of asphyxia by undetermined means. |
