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Cheerleader Laken Snelling Finally Confesses What Happened A Year After Her Newborn Was Found Hidden In A Closet

“I was under a lot of emotional stress, and my baby came unexpectedly,” Snelling told the judge through tears.

Bored Panda · Aug 21

'I Deprived Him of Oxygen': Ex-Cheerleader Laken Snelling Finally Admits to Killing Her Newborn

Laken Snelling, a former University of Kentucky cheerleader, admitted in court to killing her newborn son, reversing her previous not guilty plea. Prosecutors recommend a 10-year sentence.

International Business Times UK · Aug 21

Fresh Update In Cheerleader Case Leaves People Talking After Court Appearance

“I don’t know how you can plead not guilty when your baby is in a trash bag,” one person wrote.

Bored Panda · Apr 10

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US Mum Claims She Killed Her 14-Year-Old 'To Protect Her From Elon Musk', Police Say

A mom from Wisconsin is charged with killing her 14-year-old daughter, Karen Rein, claiming it was 'to protect her from Elon Musk'

International Business Times UK · Apr 1

Ohio Woman Whose Newborn Died Wins $22.5M After Company Refused to Let Her Work From Home While Pregnant

A jury has ordered Total Quality Logistics to pay $22.5 million after finding the company largely responsible for the death of a former employee's newborn daughter due to denied remote work during a high-risk pregnancy.

International Business Times UK · Mar 24

Cheerleader Laken Snelling’s Snapchat History Uncovers Details About Her Newborn’s Passing

Snapchat messages reveal tragic details surrounding the birth and passing of Laken Snelling’s newborn, leading to manslaughter and other charges.

Bored Panda · Mar 13

US Cheerleader Laken Snelling Could Face 20 Years in Prison After Newborn Son Found Dead in Closet

US cheerleader Laken Snelling, 22, faces up to 20 years in prison after her newborn son was found dead in a closet in Kentucky.

International Business Times UK · Mar 12

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Who Is Laken Snelling? Ex-Kentucky Student-Athlete Indicted for Manslaughter After Her Newborn Was Found Dead in Closet

Laken Snelling, a former University of Kentucky cheerleader, faces manslaughter charges after her newborn was found dead in her closet. Discover the details of this tragic case.

International Business Times UK · Mar 12

Laken Snelling’s Newborn Baby’s Autopsy Results Revealed As Kentucky Cheerleader Now Faces Manslaughter Charge

The former University of Kentucky student has been indicted on first-degree manslaughter after authorities said her newborn was born alive before being found lifeless inside her closet.

Bored Panda · Mar 11

People Furious Over Judge’s Decision In The Laken Snelling Baby Case After New Evidence Surfaces

"Jail is the only place she should be."

Bored Panda · Oct 30, 2025

LA police investigate a dead newborn near USC campus after 20yo woman seeks treatment for breathing problems

An active investigation is underway.

We Got This Covered · Oct 30, 2025

“A Little Bit Of Fetal Movement”: Cheerleader Baby-in-Closet Case Sees Unexpected New Development

“Loud noises like something had fallen.”

Bored Panda · Sep 27, 2025

Kentucky Cheerleader Baby Tragedy “Could Have Been Avoided” As Expert Reveals Surprising Details

“She chose cruelty and evil instead. I hope she gets the maximum punishment allowed.”

Bored Panda · Sep 26, 2025

Experts Weigh In On What Happened After Kentucky Cheerleader Baby Was Found Stashed In A Closet

The reason for the baby’s passing is just as opaque and appears to have flummoxed the attending medical examiner.

Bored Panda · Sep 12, 2025

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Bored Panda · Sep 9, 2025

Cheerleader Who Stuffed Newborn In Her Closet Seen Performing In Resurfaced STUNT Videos

“I don’t know anything on this and we don’t know if Izaiah is the father or not,” said the father of Laken's ex-boyfriend, who provided his DNA sample to cops.

Bored Panda · Sep 8, 2025

Cheerleader Drops Out After Baby Found Stuffed In Closet As Ex-Boyfriend Forced To Give DNA

“She knew what she was doing,” one netizen commented as rumors circulated of the baby being born alive before being left in the closet by the mother.

We Got This Covered · Sep 5, 2025

‘A bully’: Internet turns on Laken Snelling, the former Kentucky cheerleader with a dead newborn in her closet, over ‘mean girl’ allegations

Nonetheless, she's innocent until proven guilty.

Bored Panda · Sep 5, 2025

Ex-Schoolmate Says 21YO Who Stuffed Infant In Closet Was An “Appearance-Obsessed Serial Bully”

Laken Snelling was described as a relentless bully who once tried to run someone over with her Jeep, said a woman who went to high school with her.

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Bored Panda · Sep 4, 2025

People Outraged By 21YO Cheerleader’s Court Outfit And Makeup After Hiding Baby’s Body In Closet

Laken Snelling admitted she gave birth to the lifeless infant hidden in her closet. She appeared in court on September 2 for a string of charges.

Latin Times · Sep 3, 2025

Cheerleader Who Police Say Stuffed a New Born's Body in a Garbage Bag Released

A University of Kentucky cheerleader who police say gave birth to a baby and hid its dead body in a garbage bag in a closet is out on bond.

Bored Panda · Sep 3, 2025

“What If He Doesn’t Put Our Daughter In ‘Cheer’?”: Posts Unearthed Of 21YO Who Hid Newborn’s Body

“Laken Snelling reposting this is crazyyyy,” one netizen commented on a clip the mother shared just days before cops found a lifeless infant inside her closet.

International Business Times UK · Sep 2, 2025

10 Photos of Laken Snelling: Kennedy Cheerleader Arrested After Police Find Her Dead Infant in a Trash Bag

University of Kentucky cheerleader Laken Snelling, 21, has been arrested after police found her newborn's body at her Lexington home, sparking shock and debate about stigma and accountability.

We Got This Covered · Sep 2, 2025

‘Very interesting’: Cheerleader from University of Kentucky arrested after newborn found dead in closet

She admitted she gave birth to the child.

Latin Times · Sep 2, 2025

College Cheerleader Arrested After Placing New Born In Garbage Bag

A University of Kentucky cheerleader faces criminal charges after she gave birth to a baby, stuffed it in a garbage bag, and hid it in a closet.

Bored Panda · Sep 2, 2025

“Heartbreaking”: Cheerleader Arrested After Infant Found Deceased In Her Closet

The infant was “located wrapped in a towel inside of a black trash bag."

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