Mother Pleads Guilty in Infant’s Death | Louisville News

A 22-year-old former University of Kentucky student, Laken Snelling, has pleaded guilty to multiple charges—including manslaughter and concealing a birth—after her infant son died from asphyxia following an unexpected pregnancy. Under oath, she admitted to ending his life amid emotional turmoil and hiding both the birth and evidence. Prosecutors recommend a 10-year sentence for manslaughter plus 3 more years for other offenses, with sentencing set for October 6. The case underscores the crushing weight of unplanned parenthood and the tragic consequences when mental health and crisis collide with legal accountability. 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/8ddb062693616530