The coroner’s report regarding the death of Laken Snelling’s baby has been released.
Snelling appeared in Fayette District Court in Lexington, Ky., on Tuesday due to charges of abuse of a corpse, tampering with physical evidence, and concealing the birth of an infant. She pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Snelling, who is a member of the University of Kentucky’s competitive cheerleading team, had a baby who was found dead on Aug. 27. The male baby was found wrapped in a towel and inside a trash bag in a closet.
A preliminary autopsy has been conducted, and the results were inconclusive. The Fayette County Coroner issued a statement about the matter.
“I understand the community’s concern and sensitivity surrounding the death of a child,” Ginn said in the report. “This death effects many lives in our neighboring state of Tennessee and as well as those in the Commonwealth. We are currently conducting a thorough and methodical death investigation to ensure all facts are carefully considered.
“This death investigation remains open pending the results of these studies. There is no additional information that can be released at this time.”
Here is the official coroner’s report on ‘Infant Snelling’ from Fayette County. 🥺 Date of death was on August 27th. This shows that no physical trauma was found during autopsy. Histology will determine if the baby was born alive or deceased. #lakensnelling #kentucky pic.twitter.com/Z4LeWEIFyO
— Rose (@901Lulu) September 4, 2025
Snelling has been released on a $100,000 bond. She was ordered to live under house arrest with her parents in Jefferson City, Tenn., without an ankle monitor. She is set to appear in court again on Sept. 26.
