Former University of Kentucky Cheerleading team Lake Snelling She recovered from ACL injuries in a few months before police found the body of her newborn baby hidden in a closet in Lexington, Kentucky.
Snelling, 21 Tiktok In January.
Snelling’s post title for “Long Time Comes ♥×#aclrecovery”.
The post begins with a photo of her right leg, bandages from ACL surgery. It then transitions to the video of her walking on the crutches and eventually practices with the team again.
A spokesman for the University of Kentucky confirmed US Weekly Friday, September 5 Snellin is no longer registered So, in college, hence no longer is a member of the stunt cheerleader.
Snelling pleaded not guilty Accused of abuse of the body, tampering with physical evidence, and covering up the birth of the baby who was arrested on August 30. Authorities arrived at her home three days after receiving a report of the unresponsive baby.
According to an arrest citation obtained by Lex 18 News, police found the baby “was wrapped in a towel in a black garbage bag.” Snelling reportedly admitted to having a baby, but also “concealing the birth by cleaning any evidence, putting all cleaning items in black garbage bags, including babies wrapped in towels.”
Fayette County Coroner’s Office is Unable to determine the cause of death After autopsy.
“I understand the community’s concerns and sensitivity around child death,” Fayette County Autopsy Officer Gary Ginn In the report obtained, it says US Weekly. “We are conducting a thorough and organized death investigation to ensure all facts are carefully considered.”
In this case, it is not uncommon to lack an answer. Dr. Marcello DistasioThe Yale School of Medicine professor of pathology was not involved in the coroner’s investigation, he told NBC News that the result was “Absolutely regular. ”
“They are more likely to not see anything, and they suspect that something will not show obvious visible wounds or pathology, which is more likely,” Distasio said.
Snelling, who was released on a $100,000 margin, now lives in Tennessee with her parents without ankle monitor. Her preliminary hearing is scheduled for September 26.

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