Former UK Student Pleads Guilty in Infant Death | Louisville News

A 22-year-old former University of Kentucky student, Laken Snelling, has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of her newborn — a case that’s unfolded over the past year. Arrested in September 2025 after the infant’s body was found, Snelling initially faced multiple charges including concealing the birth and tampering with evidence. She told investigators she gave birth alone, thought the baby wasn’t breathing, wrapped it in a towel, and placed it in a trash bag. Investigators also reviewed her social media and cloud accounts, where roommates expressed suspicions about her pregnancy. Her guilty plea marks a major turning point in this deeply unsettling case. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b06a22cd6b77aa77