University of Kentucky cheerleader Laken Ashlee Snelling arrested after police find dead baby in closet (Image via Getty)Laken Ashlee Snelling charged after baby found deadAlso Read:Laken Snelling’s status and backgroundLaken Ashlee Snelling, a 21-year-old cheerleader at the University of Kentucky, was arrested on Sunday, August 31, 2025, after police in Lexington found a newborn baby dead inside a closet. The baby was discovered wrapped in a towel and placed in a black trash bag. When officers arrived, they found the newborn inside a closet and confirmed the child was dead at the scene.Snelling was later taken into custody. The case remains under investigation as the coroner works to confirm how the newborn died. The case has left the community in shock, raising urgent questions about mental health, hidden struggles, and the need for stronger support for young mothers.
