A shocking case has emerged from Shelby County, Kentucky, where a former college cheerleader has been released from custody after being charged in connection with the death of her newborn baby.
23-year-old Mackenzie Mae Posey was arrested after her mother made a horrifying discovery on September 10th. The infant's body was found inside a trash bag at the family home, leading to immediate police involvement.
Posey, who was once a cheerleader at the University of Kentucky, now faces serious charges including capital murder. Court documents reveal the newborn was found with its umbilical cord still attached, wrapped inside the plastic bag.
Despite the severity of the allegations, Posey secured her release from the Shelby County Detention Center after posting a £75,000 bond. The conditions of her release include wearing an ankle monitor and surrendering her passport.
The case has sent shockwaves through the local community, raising difficult questions about mental health, crisis support for young mothers, and how such a tragedy could occur within a family home.
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the infant's death while the legal proceedings against Posey move forward.
