Laken Snelling pleads guilty to manslaughter in infant's death

In the United States, Laken Snelling, a former University of Kentucky student-athlete, pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter for the death of her infant son. The baby was found in a trash bag in a closet after Snelling concealed the birth. She admitted to depriving the infant of oxygen, leading to his death. Snelling faces up to 10 years in prison, with a sentencing hearing scheduled for October 16, 2024.

Laken Snelling pleads guilty to manslaughter in infant's death
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Published Aug 21, 2026
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