New Details Emerge in Case of Beauty Queen Cheerleader Accused of Concealing Infant's Death

Discovery of the Infant

• 🚨 A third party, not Laken Snelling, reportedly called police to the off-campus apartment.
• 👶 Officers discovered a newborn baby boy, wrapped in a towel and cold to the touch, inside a black trash bag in the closet.
• ⚠️ The initial autopsy was inconclusive, and further tests are underway to determine the cause of death.

Snelling's Actions and Charges

• 🏠 Snelling was not home when police arrived and was found nearly an hour later.
• ⚖️ She has pleaded not guilty to charges including abuse of a corpse, tampering with evidence, and concealing the birth of an infant.
• 💰 Snelling posted a $100,000 bond and is currently under house arrest.

Investigation Details and Forensic Insights

• 🔬 The baby being "cold to the touch" suggests a period of time has elapsed since death, though precise timing is difficult to determine for a newborn.
• 🕵️ Investigators are examining items within the trash bag and the scene for clues about the timeline and Snelling's knowledge.
• 👶 Determining if the child was born alive or stillborn is a critical and complex aspect of the investigation.

Social Media and Past Behavior

• 📱 Snelling stopped posting on social media around June, prior to the birth, which could indicate an attempt to conceal her pregnancy.
• 🗣️ A former high school acquaintance described Snelling as a bully who once tried to run over a friend with her Jeep.
• ❓ It remains unclear if Snelling was aware of her pregnancy or if she was attempting to conceal it.

Father's Identity and DNA

• 🧬 An ex-boyfriend, Isaiah Hall, has provided a DNA sample to police, with results expected in several weeks.
• ❓ The identity of the father is still being investigated, with another recent partner, Connor Jordan, also mentioned.
• 🔍 Police are looking for any unknown male DNA at the scene that could indicate assistance during the delivery.