The events leading to the arrest of former University of Kentucky competitive cheerleader Laken Snelling could have been prevented, according to a leading infant safety activist.

Snelling, 21, was arrested in Lexington, Kentucky on August 30, and charged with abuse of a corpse, tampering with physical evidence and concealing the birth of an infant.

According to Fox 56 News, Lexington unveiled its first Safe Haven Baby Box earlier this year just 10 minutes away from Snelling’s home.

Safe Haven Baby Boxes are “designed with innovative safety features and installed on the exterior walls of fire stations and hospitals,” according to the organization’s website.

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“Each box ensures the safe and anonymous surrender of i

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