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A search of the phone belonging to the University of Kentucky cheerleader who allegedly gave birth in her off-campus bedroom found evidence of a "hidden pregnancy," according to an affidavit obtained by PEOPLE

Laken Snelling, 21, also allegedly took and deleted photos of herself while in labor, per the affidavit, which also alleges Snelling told police the baby was not breathing but told medical staffers that she heard a "whimper"

Snelling is charged with abuse of a corpse, tampering with physical evidence and concealing the birth of an infant; she could face further charges after the newborn's autopsy is complete

An unsealed court filing is revealing new details about the University of Kentucky cheerleader accused of giving birth to a newborn who was later found dead in t

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