Developing: College Stunt Team Student’s Baby Found Dead, Stashed Bag in Closet
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New revelations have surfaced regarding a troubling case involving a 21-year-old University of Kentucky student and cheerleader accused of concealing her newborn in her apartment closet.

Laken Snelling’s case is proceeding to a grand jury, which is scheduled to review the evidence toward the end of January. This jury is anticipated to deliberate on indicting Snelling on three charges to which she has already entered not guilty pleas. Depending on the forthcoming autopsy results, additional charges of murder or manslaughter may also be considered.

Snelling was taken into custody after the tragic discovery of her infant’s body inside a trash bag in her closet. The autopsy, however, has left authorities with more questions than answers due to its inconclusive nature. This development follows Snelling’s social media posts displaying her pregnancy before the infant’s death came to light.

Investigators claim that Snelling secretly gave birth, subsequently wrapping the newborn in a towel, placing him in a trash bag, and concealing him in her closet.

The Lexington police responded to a call about an unresponsive infant at a residence on Park Avenue on a recent Wednesday. Upon arrival, officers discovered the body of a baby, wrapped in a towel and placed inside a black trash bag within the closet.

The UK cheerleader is now charged with abuse of a corpse, tampering with evidence, and concealing the birth of an infant.

Court records show Snelling took selfies during the birth.

Joining Nancy Grace today:

Dr. Bethany Marshall - Psychoanalyst, Author: "Deal Breaker,” featured in hit show: "Paris in Love" on Peacock; Instagram & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, X: @DrBethanyLive  
Dr. Bethany Marshall – Psychoanalyst, Author: “Deal Breaker,” and featured in hit show: “Paris in Love” on Peacock; Instagram & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, X: @DrBethanyLive
Kendall Crowns
Dr. Kendall Crowns –  Chief Medical Examiner Tarrant County (Ft Worth), Host of Podcast, “Mayhem in the Morgue,” and Lecturer: Burnett School of Medicine at TCU (Texas Christian University)
Chris Byers - Private Investigator and Owner of Byers Investigative Services, Former Police Chief in Johns Creek, Georgia (25 years as police officer)
Chris Byers – Private Investigator and Owner of Byers Investigative Services, Former Police Chief in Johns Creek, Georgia (25 years as police officer)

Additional Guests

  • Josh Kolsrud – Criminal Defense Attorney and Former Assistant U.S. Attorney, Founder of Kolsrud Law Offices; Facebook and YouTube @KohlsrudLawOffices
  • Germania Rodriguez – Chief US Reporter, DailyMail.com

[Feature Photo: Laken Snelling/Lexington Police Department]

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