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The Lindsay Clancy case is now in the hands of the jury, with first-degree murder, second-degree murder, manslaughter, and lack of criminal responsibility all potentially in play. Police Off the Cuff breaks down the judge's instructions, the evidence jurors must weigh, and whether the prosecution proved Lindsay Clancy knew right from wrong. We also assess the most likely verdict and what a guilty or insanity finding would mean next. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
After listening to 85 witnesses over the past five weeks, it appears Lindsay Clancy’s fate will be in the hands of the jury by mid-day, in a trial that has captivated the country. This morning, we will hear closing arguments from both the defense and prosecution and then jurors will be able to choose one of five verdicts, including manslaughter. Testimony concluded on Wednesday with an FBI forensic psychiatrist who testified Clancy is criminally responsible for the strangling deaths of her three young children. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After listening to 85 witnesses over the past five weeks, it appears Lindsay Clancy’s fate will be in the hands of the jury by mid-day, in a trial that has captivated the country. This morning, we will hear closing arguments from both the defense and prosecution and then jurors will be able to choose one of five verdicts, including manslaughter. Testimony concluded on Wednesday with an FBI forensic psychiatrist who testified Clancy is criminally responsible for the strangling deaths of her three young children. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The jury begins deliberating in the Lindsay Clancy trial as questions remain about a possible manslaughter verdict versus not guilty by reason of insanity. Kimmer and the crew discuss what each outcome could mean, whether she could eventually be released from a mental hospital, and the disturbing questions surrounding the deaths of her children.
After listening to 85 witnesses over the past five weeks, it appears Lindsay Clancy’s fate will be in the hands of the jury by mid-day, in a trial that has captivated the country. This morning, we will hear closing arguments from both the defense and prosecution and then jurors will be able to choose one of five verdicts, including manslaughter. Testimony concluded on Wednesday with an FBI forensic psychiatrist who testified Clancy is criminally responsible for the strangling deaths of her three young children. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
OnlyFans model Courtney Clenney accepts sweetheart deal for six-year prison sentence in the fatal Miami stabbing of her boyfriend, Christian Obumseli. Two Arizona men face multiple felony charges after allegedly driving hours to rendezvous with a minor they met on a dating app. Washington state Costco employee runs down co-worker he caught hugging a female associate he had a crush on. Sydney Silvagni reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former OnlyFans model Courtney Clenney pleads guilty to manslaughter, Mark Zuckerberg faces criticism for his yacht allegedly failing to help a stranded boat, murder trial kicks off nearly 30 years after Tupac Shakur's death, and mystery surrounding Mitch McConnell's health intensifies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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In April 2024 25-year-old Kennedi Westcarr-Sabaroche was a social media marketer and mother from East London who was found dead in her car being having been strangled and attacked. Days before her death, Kennedi told a friend she was “on a break” from her relationship with Gogoa Lois Tape. But Tape lured her to meet him under false pretences and strangled her in the driver's seat of her own car—for eight minutes. Tape was charged with murder, but prosecutors ultimately accepted a guilty plea to the lesser offence of manslaughter by diminished responsibility. He was sentenced to a hospital order under Section 37 of the Mental Health Act with a restriction order under Section 41. This means he will not serve a day in prison. In this episode, Laura applies her expertise in behavioural analysis to determine whether there were coercive and controlling behaviours prior to Kennedi's death and examines Tepe's post offence behaviour where he confesses to murder. Did he have clarity of mind and a consciousness of guilt? Did the court get it right? Just five months after sentencing, there was a move to apply for escorted leave for Tape. Linda is aggrieved and shares and why this is not justice. In this episode Laura and Linda discuss: Victimology: Kennedi's life and the person she was beyond the headlines; The antecedents to Kennedi's death; Behavioural patterns and warning signs that should never be ignored; The impact of coercive control and escalating abuse; The family's experience of the investigation and court process; The intersection of violent offending, mental illness and public safety; Why victims and families deserve to be heard; What needs to change to better protect women and prevent future homicides. #KennediWestcarrSabaroche #CrimeAnalyst #LauraRichards #DomesticAbuse #CoerciveControl #MaleViolence #Femicide #Expert #Analysis #Victimology #HomicidePrevention #TrueCrime #Podcast Clip https://www.tiktok.com/@yeamasaphar3/video/7607190671186726166?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Support Crime Analyst If you value these conversations, please follow, rate, and review Crime Analyst wherever you listen to podcasts. Sharing episodes helps us educate more people about coercive control, stalking, domestic abuse and homicide prevention. For exclusive episodes, live events and behind-the-scenes content, join the Crime Analyst Squad on Patreon. Laura's Resources and Training information: www.dashriskchecklist.com www.thelaurarichards.com Crime Analyst YouTube, Socials and Website YouTube @crimeanalyst Facebook Crime Analyst Podcast Instagram @crimeanalyst @laurarichards999 Threads @crimeanalyst X @thecrimeanalyst @laurarichards999 TikTok @crimeanalystpod Website www.crime-analyst.com Leave a 5* Review https://www.crime-analyst.com/reviews/new/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The All Local 4pm Update for Thursday, July 30th, 2026
It could be the very first case of its kind in the United States -- a BYU student's boyfriend has been sentenced for manslaughter after his abuse preceded his girlfriend's suicide. An article on the story caught Holly's eye over the weekend, so she sits down with KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas to discuss the nuances of the case.
New Space Weirdo Samuel B. Lee enters the field. Lee is a former psychiatrist turned crazy guy who was just arrested for manslaughter due to one of his psychedelic treatment ceremonies going awry. By that, we mean a woman high on ecstasy and ketamine wandered into his sauna and died. Beyond that, Lee explains how the penis is the key to the vagina, breaks down his ET experiences, his tattoos, and the history of the many ET races. It's also very clear he's fried his brain with drugs and probably gone a little schizophrenic. An excellent new freak for Space Weirdo Friday!If you enjoyed the show, please Like & Subscribe to our channel and share the links. This show can be found @hiddeninplainsightradio on Instagram and @thehiddenpod on Twitter.Follow us on Kick: kick.com/hiddeninplainsightradioJoin the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hiddeninplainsightpodiTunes Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hidden-in-plain-sight/id1488538144?i=1000459997594Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5zsntvl63Do7m9gNTD8Za2?si=MczvbuMlRuCbmWChclVUZARumble Link: https://rumble.com/c/hiddeninplainsight
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There's a trend that you might not have heard of until now, men guiding women on a hike, then losing them. Or worse. Let's get into it.The situation regarding women going missing or being abandoned by male hiking companions—often referred to as the "Alpine Divorce" trend—has gone viral on social media. It involves male partners abandoning or storming ahead of female hikers, leaving them vulnerable to extreme environments. Tragic incidents have even resulted in manslaughter convictions1. The "Alpine Divorce" Phenomenon - The Trend: Women have shared stories on platforms like TikTok detailing experiences where male partners pushed them beyond their limits, stormed ahead to reach summits, or abandoned them in unfamiliar territory.The Consequences: In January 2025, an Austrian mountaineer was convicted of manslaughter after leaving his exhausted girlfriend on a mountain, where she froze to death.The Intent: While some incidents are driven by male ego and impatience, outdoor advocates warn that these actions can be premeditated or life-threatening.2. Search and Rescue OperationsRecent Cases: For example, the search for a 49-year-old female hiker, Jaslinda Saludin, on Malaysia's Gunung Batu Putih trail gained widespread attention. She became separated from a group that included mountain guides and was the subject of intensive search and rescue efforts.Cold Cases: Many historical disappearances highlight the dangers of being left behind. Notably, the disappearance of Michelle Vanek on Colorado's Mount of the Holy Cross gained closure when a female-led rescue team successfully used modern technology to locate her remains nearly two decades later.3. Outdoor Safety and ResponsibilityPartner Dynamics: Experts advise that if a partner abandons you in dangerous or unfamiliar terrain to achieve their own hiking goals, it is a significant relationship red flag.Preparation: Wilderness experts stress the importance of carrying independent gear (like emergency blankets and communication devices) and sticking with hiking partners of similar fitness levels and experience.Show Sources and Materials:Women are being abandoned by their partners on hiking trails. What's behind 'alpine divorce?' - Alaina Demopoulos, The GuardianMen are allegedly abandoning women on hikes, sparking discussion of the Alpine divorce, Rachel Kiley, Yahoo New She Vanished on a Colorado Mountain. 19 Years Later, a Mysterious Dream Helps Rescuers Find Her. - Heather Hansman, 5280 Jaclinda left a note, says mountain guide, New Straits TimesThe Art of Empowering Yourself Against an Alpine Divorce, Climbing.comSend us Fan MailIf you are searching for a fresh, binge-able podcast, this might be the one for you!Support the showSupport Curious Cat, an independent, human-made podcast!***Curious Cat Podcast on Substack!***Buy Curious Cat Podcast a Coffee!
The leader of a fringe religious group Kai-xiao Liu and his wife Lanyue Xiao have been found guilty of the kidnapping and manslaughter of one of Liu's followers. 69-year-old Shulai Wang was found bound in tape, wrapped in black plastic rubbish bags and floating in Auckland's Gulf Harbour two years ago. Lucy Xia reports.
A 70-year-old Chinese woman, who came to New Zealand to follow the religious instructions of a self-proclaimed sect leader, was leader found dead, wrapped in rubbish bags, in Auckland's Gulf Harbour. The Crown says Shulai Wang was at the bottom of the hierarchy in a strictly controlled house in Orewa, where it's alleged she was starved, stuffed in a suitcase, and likely suffocated. Four people are on trial, accused of Ms Wang's manslaughter. Lucy Xia reports.
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Closing arguments wrapped this morning in the trial of Texas teen, Karmelo Anthony. The judge instructed the jury they can now consider manslaughter in addition to first degree murder when determining the fate of Anthony. Prosecutors told jurors they can’t reach manslaughter until they unanimously acquit Anthony first of murder. The defense reminded jurors that the victim, fellow teen Austin Metcalf, had no right to put his hands on Anthony and when it comes to self defense, you cannot wait until it’s too late.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Closing arguments wrapped this morning in the trial of Texas teen, Karmelo Anthony. The judge instructed the jury they can now consider manslaughter in addition to first degree murder when determining the fate of Anthony. Prosecutors told jurors they can’t reach manslaughter until they unanimously acquit Anthony first of murder. The defense reminded jurors that the victim, fellow teen Austin Metcalf, had no right to put his hands on Anthony and when it comes to self defense, you cannot wait until it’s too late.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Closing arguments wrapped this morning in the trial of Texas teen, Karmelo Anthony. The judge instructed the jury they can now consider manslaughter in addition to first degree murder when determining the fate of Anthony. Prosecutors told jurors they can’t reach manslaughter until they unanimously acquit Anthony first of murder. The defense reminded jurors that the victim, fellow teen Austin Metcalf, had no right to put his hands on Anthony and when it comes to self defense, you cannot wait until it’s too late.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Closing arguments wrapped this morning in the trial of Texas teen, Karmelo Anthony. The judge instructed the jury they can now consider manslaughter in addition to first degree murder when determining the fate of Anthony. Prosecutors told jurors they can’t reach manslaughter until they unanimously acquit Anthony first of murder. The defense reminded jurors that the victim, fellow teen Austin Metcalf, had no right to put his hands on Anthony and when it comes to self defense, you cannot wait until it’s too late.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
When a DWI turns deadly in Texas, the consequences are severe — from decades in prison and deportation to a permanent felony record that can destroy careers. To learn more, visit https://texascriminaldefensegroup.com/intoxicated-manslaughter-with-vehicle-in-texas-meaning-sentence-penalty/ Texas Criminal Defense Group City: Lubbock Address: 1001 Texas Ave. Website: https://texascriminaldefensegroup.com/
The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 2 (05.28) – Gary & Shannon dive into Hollywood productions fleeing California for New Jersey tax breaks, the increasingly bizarre “Hooker boat case” investigation, and new research on how GLP-1 medications may actually rewire the brain before somehow ending the hour in a deep discussion about male cologne culture, “Overspray Joe,” and why men are suddenly treating fragrances like a competitive sport.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Air France and Airbus have been found guilty of manslaughter over a 2009 plane crash which killed 228 people. We get the details from Kevin Byrne, Airport Safety and Security Auditor.
BE HARD TO CONVICT if you're ever compelled to use force in defense of yourself, your family, or your property! FREE WEBINAR! Saturday, April 25! FREE but you MUST REGISTER NOW: hardtoconvict.comNEW LAW OF SELF DEFENSE YOUTUBE CHANNEL: / @lawofselfdefense All @TheBrancaShow mugs! https://tinyurl.com/k778wj2kJOIN OUR COMMUNITY! Exclusive Members-only content & perks! Only ~17 cents/day! $5/month! YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/hn32rfz9 Locals: https://tinyurl.com/yck4w9kfFOUNDING FATHERS SPEED DIAL: Founding Fathers SPEED DIAL: https://tinyurl.com/3f7pc8nzDetroit-area resident Dayton Knapton, who shot at a group of fleeing burglars on July 8, 2025, killing 17-year-old burglar Sivan Wilson, has been bound over for trial on a charge of manslaughter for the killing, multiple counts of assault with intent to do great bodily harm, and two counts of a firearm enhancement. Knapton claims self-defense, and told responding officers that the burglars came at him. Unfortunately, his own home surveillance footage casts doubt on this narrative of self-defense. Even worse, Knapton's self-defense statements to police, while intended to be exculpatory, are actually likely to be used by the prosecution to incriminate him further than the damaging video alone. Join me LIVE at 11 AM ET as I break it all down!Episode #1294.
This is the evening All Local for May 16th, 2026.
AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on the death of French actor and singer Claudine Longet.
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Jackie's got Blessid Union of Souls trapped in her skull and its got them rememberin' the innocent early days of Shazam and sittin' round hungover tryin' to remember a song by mumble humming 3 bars of it, it's MJ and Gideon's wedding anniversary and it's bringin' up memories of drunken weddin' plannin' on the podcast past, and its got them lookin' for excuses to have another dance party and boogie the night away! BUT IN POP CULUTE SAD NEWS, Megan Thee Stallion had to take stage as THE SHOW MUST GO ON! after breakin' the news of her beau of about a year, Klay Thompson, cheatin' on her, "The Devil Wears Prada 2" is comin' out and everyone's talkin' 'bout it, but Emily Blunt firmly shoved her foot down her throat as she gives some vvv outta touch rich person advice for those who hate their job, and for the new season of "Interview with the Vampire" AMC announced they're doin a one night live performance of "The Vampire Lestat" at the Beacon Theatre! Jackie can't wait for MORE eps of "Margo's got Money Troubles" plus Jackie's started "Real Housewives of Rhode Island" and it's beautiful, MJ's got some MURDER BITCHES FOR YA after they watched "Should I Marry A Murder?", the "Baby Reindeer" dude made somethin' new, and much more! Want even more Page 7? Support us on Patreon! Patreon.com/Page7Podcast Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Page 7 ad-free.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
True Crime Psychology and Personality: Narcissism, Psychopathy, and the Minds of Dangerous Criminals
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This is the All Local morning update for Saturday, April 18th.
William Bryan went in for what should have been a routine surgery.Instead, he died on the operating table after the wrong organ was removed.At first, it looked like medical malpractice, but as investigators started digging, a different picture began to form - one involving prior surgical errors, questionable decisions in the operating room, and allegations that what happened didn't stop when the surgery ended.Now, a grand jury has stepped in… and this case is no longer just about a mistake.This is the update episode of Thomas Shaknovsky.To hear the initial story, you can listen to it here:https://murderandlove.com/florida-doctor-killed-patient-by-removing-liver-instead-of-spleen-the-case-of-thomas-shaknovsky/**************************************Do you have thoughts about this case, or is there a specific true crime case you'd like to hear about? Let me know with an email or a voice message: https://murderandlove.com/contactFind the sources used in this episode and learn more about how to support Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide and gain access to even more cases, including bonus episodes, ad-free and intro-free cases, case files and more at: https://murderandlove.comMusic:℗ lesfreemusicBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/love-and-murder-heartbreak-to-homicide--4348896/support.
3. The author follows Sergeant J.A. Brooks through a legal crisis after a fatal shootout in Indian Territory. Charged with murder, Brooks faced Judge Isaac Parker's "dungeon" at Fort Smith. Despite a manslaughter conviction, political influence from Texas Democrats secured a presidential pardon from Grover Cleveland, successfully salvaging his very legendary career. (3)1920 BRECKENRIDGE TEXAS
Investigators identify suspect in decades-old Riverside County homicide case Sentences in Alabama Sweet 16 shooting draw mixed reactions from victims’ families Manslaughter charges filed after inmate death in New York custody Search continues for U.S. journalist kidnapped in Baghdad See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE) This is our third Reb's Round-Up episode—A rapid-fire (or as rapid as Reb can make it) laundry list of cases that deserve to be included in the Rebuttal Podcast universe but are too short to devote a full episode to. For this Round-Up, Reb gives you **17 bonus cases** to giggle, scoff, and yell about, including: A Bar Mitzvah "from hell"; The judge who swore prostitutes make the best soup; A lawyer who forgot his client was dead; Seaman's Manslaughter; A dangerous serial pooper; The Holy Spirit serves on a jury; And more... Enjoy. *** MERCH STORE IS LIVE! Shop Reb Masel and Rebuttal Pod merch: https://rebmasel.shop/ CLICK HERE to PREORDER Reb's book: The Book They Throw At You—A Sarcastic Lawyer's Guide* To The Unholy Chaos of Our Legal System, *God No, Not Actual Legal Advice *** Follow @RebuttalPod on Instagram and Twitter! Follow @Rebmasel on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter! ** 00:00 - Intro/DUI makes a cameo! 2:09 - Case #1 5:46 - Case #2 8:16 - Case #3 9:03 - Case #4 12:20 - Case #5 13:33 - Case #6 14:45 - Case #7 17:04 - Case #8 18:48 - Case #9 20:00 - Case #10 21:02 - Case #11 23:24 - Case #12 24:42 - Case #13 26:06 - Case #14 27:00 - Case #15 27:35 - Case #16 28:16 - Case #17 31:59 - Reb's Rebuttal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
(WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE) This is our third Reb's Round-Up episode—A rapid-fire (or as rapid as Reb can make it) laundry list of cases that deserve to be included in the Rebuttal Podcast universe but are too short to devote a full episode to. For this Round-Up, Reb gives you **17 bonus cases** to giggle, scoff, and yell about, including: A Bar Mitzvah "from hell"; The judge who swore prostitutes make the best soup; A lawyer who forgot his client was dead; Seaman's Manslaughter; A dangerous serial pooper; The Holy Spirit serves on a jury; And more... Enjoy. *** MERCH STORE IS LIVE! Shop Reb Masel and Rebuttal Pod merch: https://rebmasel.shop/ CLICK HERE to PREORDER Reb's book: The Book They Throw At You—A Sarcastic Lawyer's Guide* To The Unholy Chaos of Our Legal System, *God No, Not Actual Legal Advice *** Follow @RebuttalPod on Instagram and Twitter! Follow @Rebmasel on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter! ** 00:00 - Intro/DUI makes a cameo! 2:09 - Case #1 5:46 - Case #2 8:16 - Case #3 9:03 - Case #4 12:20 - Case #5 13:33 - Case #6 14:45 - Case #7 17:04 - Case #8 18:48 - Case #9 20:00 - Case #10 21:02 - Case #11 23:24 - Case #12 24:42 - Case #13 26:06 - Case #14 27:00 - Case #15 27:35 - Case #16 28:16 - Case #17 31:59 - Reb's Rebuttal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This week in True Crime Today's Week in Review, the Laken Snelling case receives the legal and evidentiary examination it requires. University of Kentucky cheerleader Laken Snelling has been indicted on first-degree manslaughter following the death of her newborn son, who was found by her roommates on August 27, 2025 — wrapped in a towel inside a black trash bag in her closet. The Kentucky Medical Examiner confirmed the infant was born alive. Cause of death: asphyxia by undetermined means. Snelling is currently held at the Fayette County Detention Center facing up to 31 years.Tony Brueski lays out the evidentiary record in full: the deleted labor photos, the private week-by-week pregnancy tracking, and months of documented concealment that ran parallel to a public life including the April 2025 national cheerleading championship and social media posts about wanting to be a mother. The 4 a.m. timeline. The roommates' account. The word "guessed." The whimper she admitted hearing. The trash bag. All of it on the record before the legal analysis begins.Retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer assesses the prosecution's position with precision — whether the physical and digital evidence is sufficient to sustain a first-degree manslaughter charge through trial, what "guessed" is going to require the state to prove, and how the roommates' acceptance of the "I fainted" explanation factors into the evidentiary picture at trial. Behavioral analyst Robin Dreeke examines the phone record as documentation of intent — distinguishing active months-long parallel concealment from reactive denial and explaining why that distinction sits at the center of a conscious disregard argument.The broader legal question this case raises is one Coffindaffer and Dreeke address directly: what does prosecution look like when the defendant is 22, has no prior record, and doesn't match jury expectations — and the only witness who mattered had no voice? Laken Snelling has pleaded not guilty and is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#LakenSnelling #LakenSnellingCase #TrueCrimeToday #FirstDegreeManslaughter #NeonaticideKentucky #JenniferCoffindaffer #RobinDreeke #PregnancyConcealment #LexingtonKentucky #KentuckyTrueCrime
The Laken Snelling case is built on a specific legal threshold — first-degree manslaughter, conscious disregard — and the question of whether the evidence as it currently exists can sustain that charge through trial. That is the central legal question this episode addresses.Retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer joins True Crime Today alongside Robin Dreeke for a precise legal and procedural analysis of the Snelling case — the indictment, the evidence record, and the prosecution's path forward.The grand jury heard all four levels of criminal homicide. They landed on manslaughter. That choice — conscious disregard over negligence — is a meaningful legal finding, and Coffindaffer examines what the prosecution had to show the grand jury to get there, and what they will need to demonstrate at trial to hold it. She works through each major piece of evidence: the phone documentation, the deleted labor photos, the pregnancy tracking, the months of documented concealment, and how each element translates into legal weight under the conscious disregard standard.The single word "guessed" — used by Snelling when hospital staff asked whether her son was alive — is analyzed in specific legal terms. Coffindaffer addresses how hedged language of that nature is used when the medical examiner has already placed "born alive" in the record, and what it means for the prosecution's intent narrative.The roommate element is examined procedurally: whether their 4 a.m. acceptance of "I fainted" and return to bed constitutes something investigators had to formally account for, and whether it surfaces at trial.Dreeke adds the behavioral framework that the prosecution will need to explain to a jury — particularly around why the documented concealment pattern reflects calculated awareness rather than psychological crisis, and why that distinction matters under the law.Up to 31 years. The charge is serious. The evidence is substantial. The legal path is specific. This is the breakdown that case deserves.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#LakenSnelling #TrueCrimeToday #NeonaticideKentucky #FirstDegreeManslaughter #LexingtonKentucky #JenniferCoffindaffer #RobinDreeke #TrueCrime #CriminalLaw #KentuckyTrueCrime
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Laken Snelling's phone told a story that months of public behavior was built to contradict. Deleted labor photos. Week-by-week pregnancy tracking. A documented record of concealment running alongside nationals competitions, a relationship, and a TikTok listing "be a mom" as a life goal. A grand jury saw all four levels of criminal homicide and landed on first-degree manslaughter — conscious disregard. Now the question is whether that charge holds.Retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer joins Hidden Killers alongside Robin Dreeke to examine the Laken Snelling case from the inside — the evidence, the charge, the gaps, and where the prosecution and defense are each most exposed.Coffindaffer works through the evidentiary record with precision. The phone documentation and what it legally establishes. The word "guessed" — the language Snelling used with hospital staff when asked whether her son was alive — and how prosecutors use hedged language in a case where the medical examiner has already established the child was born alive. The roommates who heard noise for an hour at 4 in the morning, accepted a fainting explanation, and went back to bed — and whether that peripheral behavior ever becomes something the prosecution has to actively account for at trial.Dreeke addresses the behavioral layer: what the sustained parallel concealment documented on that phone reveals, how it differs from denial or dissociation, and where it sits on the behavioral spectrum of neonaticide cases. He also addresses the jury challenge — what it means to ask twelve people to hold a 22-year-old competitive athlete with no criminal record to a standard of conscious disregard when she doesn't match the assumptions most jurors carry into a case like this.The charge is first-degree manslaughter. Up to 31 years. The evidence is compelling in places and complicated in others. This is where it gets examined honestly.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#LakenSnelling #NeonaticideKentucky #FirstDegreeManslaughter #LexingtonKentucky #PregnancyConcealment #JenniferCoffindaffer #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #KentuckyTrueCrime #InfantDeath
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Former University of Kentucky cheerleader Laken Snelling has been indicted on first-degree manslaughter in the death of her newborn son, whose body was discovered by her roommates on August 27, 2025, wrapped in a towel inside a black trash bag in the closet of her off-campus Lexington apartment. The Kentucky Medical Examiner confirmed the infant was born alive. Cause of death: asphyxia by undetermined means. On March 12, 2026, Snelling was booked into the Fayette County Detention Center. She faces up to 31 years.Tony Brueski of Hidden Killers breaks down the case from the beginning — and the beginning matters. This is not a story that starts at 4 a.m. on August 27th. It starts months earlier, with a full-term pregnancy Snelling concealed from everyone around her while privately tracking it week by week on her phone. It includes a national cheerleading championship performance in April 2025, couples photo shoots in June that observers described as maternity photos, and a final TikTok post listing "be a mom" as a life goal — all while the evidence shows she had no intention of anyone finding out.When investigators executed search warrants on her phone and social media accounts, they found deleted labor photos, pregnancy searches, and documented evidence of a months-long concealment. Her own words to investigators placed her conscious and aware when her son moved and made a sound. The grand jury heard all four levels of criminal homicide. They landed on manslaughter.Hidden Killers covers the full timeline, the phone evidence, the affidavit details, and what the people who knew Snelling long before this say about who she really is.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#LakenSnelling #TrueCrimeToday #HiddenKillers #LakenSnellingIndictment #KentuckyCheerleader #TrueCrime2026 #ManslaughterCharge #InfantDeath #FayetteCounty #LakenSnellingCase
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A grand jury has indicted 22-year-old Laken Snelling with the much more serious charge of first degree manslaughter for the death of her newborn baby last August. Police initially charged the college senior with lesser counts of abuse of a corpse and tampering with physical evidence after finding the body of her newborn hidden in a black trash bag in Snelling’s closet. The medical examiner determined the baby was born alive, but died by “asphyxia by undetermined means.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A grand jury has indicted 22-year-old Laken Snelling with the much more serious charge of first degree manslaughter for the death of her newborn baby last August. Police initially charged the college senior with lesser counts of abuse of a corpse and tampering with physical evidence after finding the body of her newborn hidden in a black trash bag in Snelling’s closet. The medical examiner determined the baby was born alive, but died by “asphyxia by undetermined means.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A grand jury has indicted 22-year-old Laken Snelling with the much more serious charge of first degree manslaughter for the death of her newborn baby last August. Police initially charged the college senior with lesser counts of abuse of a corpse and tampering with physical evidence after finding the body of her newborn hidden in a black trash bag in Snelling’s closet. The medical examiner determined the baby was born alive, but died by “asphyxia by undetermined means.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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After killing a cyclist while driving drunk, a woman confronts the consequences of her actions and begins the long, painful work of rebuilding a life shaped by guilt and accountability. Today's storyteller wishes to remain Anonymous. Producers: Whit Missildine, Andrew Waits, Sara Marinelli Content/Trigger Warnings: Drunk driving, Fatal accident, Death, Manslaughter, Substance abuse / alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Psychological trauma, Moral injury, Guilt and shame, Suicidal ideation, Incarceration / jail, Grief, Anxiety, Depression, Public shaming / social stigma, explicit language Social Media:Instagram: @actuallyhappeningTwitter: @TIAHPodcast Website: thisisactuallyhappening.com Website for Andrew Waits: andrdewwaits.comWebsite for Sara Marinelli: saramarinelli.com Support the Show: Support The Show on Patreon: patreon.com/happening Wondery Plus: All episodes of the show prior to episode #130 are now part of the Wondery Plus premium service. To access the full catalog of episodes, and get all episodes ad free, sign up for Wondery Plus at wondery.com/plus Shop at the Store: The This Is Actually Happening online store is now officially open. Follow this link: thisisactuallyhappening.com/shop to access branded t-shirts, posters, stickers and more from the shop. Transcripts: Full transcripts of each episode are now available on the website, thisisactuallyhappening.com Intro Music: “Sleep Paralysis” - Scott VelasquezMusic Bed: Discovery Studios Tracks (DST) - Dark Oasis ServicesIf you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources: National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988 National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.