The criminal case of former Kentucky University cheerleader Laken Snelling has returned to the spotlight. For context, in August 2025, Laken’s newborn baby was found dead, and she was identified as a suspect in the case. A legal case regarding the suspected murder of the infant officially began on August 27, 2025, and after about a year, she reportedly pleaded guilty to the charges related to the death of her baby.
Laken Snelling admitted to killing her newborn baby
On August 21, 2026, the Laken Snelling case took a shocking turn as she pleaded guilty to charges related to the death of her newborn son. In her latest appearance in Fayette County Circuit Court, she admitted to her crime, changing her previous not-guilty plea. During her plea hearing, the 22-year-old admitted to “ending” the infant’s life. She stated that she could have saved her son’s life, but instead of helping him, she deprived him of oxygen, leading to his demise.
Laken Snelling stated that she was under immense emotional stress, and amid that came her unplanned pregnancy. She even admitted that she “cleaned up” the scene and tried to cover up her crime. The former Kentucky University student broke down in tears while recalling the horrific incident, claiming that she was not in a right state of mind at that time. Her exact words were:
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