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Kentucky Cheerleader Laken Snelling Dressed Up as Pregnant Woman for Halloween 1 Year Before Baby’s Death
The former University of Kentucky competitive cheerleader wore an eerie costume one year before being accused of hiding new newborn baby in a closet
Cause of death for baby found dead in University of Kentucky athlete's closet remains inconclusive
Police said Laken Snelling, 21, told officers that she had given birth and tried to conceal evidence of the birth.
Laken Snelling cheerleading video resurfaces as University of Kentucky student faces charges in baby’s death
Laken Snelling, a former University of Kentucky cheerleader, was arrested after her newborn baby was found dead in her apartment closet. She faces charges including abuse of a corpse and tampering with evidence.
Death Investigation Into University of Kentucky Cheerleader Laken Snelling Remains ‘Ongoing’: What to Know
A representative for the Lexington Police Department said the investigation into the death of cheerleader Laken Snelling's infant remains open
University of Kentucky cheerleader Laken Snelling, whose newborn was found dead in trash bag, drops out of school
Laken Snelling, the University of Kentucky cheerleader accused of hiding her dead newborn inside a closet, has dropped out of school following her arrest.
Ex-Boyfriend of University of Kentucky Cheerleader Laken Snelling Provides DNA After Baby’s Death
An ex-boyfriend of Laken Snelling, the former University of Kentucky competitive cheerleader accused of hiding her baby’s dead body in a closet, has provided his DNA to authorities. Izaiah Hall recently gave the DNA sample to police in connection to the case,
Univ. of Kentucky Cheerleader Laken Snelling Performed Months Before Giving Birth, Allegedly Hiding Pregnancy
Former University of Kentucky competitive cheerleader Laken Snelling took to the mat just months before she allegedly gave birth and hid the remains in a trash bag. Snelling, 21, can be seen competing at the 2025 STUNT National Championship on April 25,
Cheerleader Laken Snelling drops out of school; ex takes DNA test
Laken Snelling, a former University of Kentucky cheerleader whose infant child was found dead in her closet, has dropped out of school.
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Ex-Kentucky athlete competed months before infant allegedly found dead in closet

Laken Snelling, a former Kentucky student-athlete, performed with the STUNT team months before detectives allegedly found her ...

University of Kentucky cheerleader who hid dead newborn in closet performed with STUNT team months before being charged

Snelling, 21, is featured in snippets of the video being held up by team members while performing one of their routines.
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University of Kentucky Student Who Allegedly Hid Her Dead Baby Withdraws from School

Laken Snelling, who withdrew from the University of Kentucky last week, has pleaded not guilty to the charges against her.

Autopsy results deepen mystery of infant allegedly found dead in University of Kentucky athlete's closet

Autopsy results remain inconclusive for a newborn found dead in a closet, and University of Kentucky student-athlete Laken ...

A University of Kentucky athlete is accused of hiding a dead baby in closet

Laken Snelling, 21, is a senior and a member of the university's STUNT team, a spokesperson said. It's not clear how the ...
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New Kentucky basketball practice facility would have unique sports medicine component

The University of Kentucky just took the first step toward a UK basketball practice facility that would include a sports medicine research component.

Kentucky college athlete accused of hiding dead baby in closet was ‘serial bully,’ former classmate says

The University of Kentucky athlete accused of hiding her dead newborn in a closet was called a "bully" by a former high ...
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Kentucky Health Director Says ‘We Need to Do a Better Job’ Helping Mothers Like Laken Snelling

The former competitive cheerleader at the University of Kentucky is accused of giving birth and hiding the baby in a trash ...