A Cry for Help in Silence: The Unseen Tragedy of New Mothers Struggling Alone The recent guilty plea by Laken Snelling to first degree manslaughter in the death of her infant son has sent shockwaves through the community.
However, beneath the surface lies a more disturbing reality – one that highlights systemic issues contributing to this tragedy. Snelling's tearful testimony revealed a desperate cry for help, albeit in silence.
She admitted to depriving her baby of oxygen due to immense emotional stress and attempting to conceal the evidence.