tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1930321701027598889.post1716265191263773883..comments2024-01-05T21:06:37.634-06:00Comments on TigressPen's Surmisals: Grant Ruffin Hayes ‘a.k.a. Grant Haze’ and Amanda Perry Hayes and the Murder of Laura Jean AckersonTigressPenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10486657532479733143noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1930321701027598889.post-19770721160425034112014-02-19T16:05:21.328-06:002014-02-19T16:05:21.328-06:00The jury found Amanda guilty of second degree murd...The jury found Amanda guilty of second degree murder. She was sentenced to 13-16 years in jail. Already 41 she will be nearing 60 before she is a free woman again. Her daughter, living with Grant's mom and dad. And will be a teenager. The judge said personally he felt she could have saved Laura's life. TigressPenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10486657532479733143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1930321701027598889.post-79993371244571082052014-02-17T15:41:37.475-06:002014-02-17T15:41:37.475-06:00The jury in Amanda's trial settled in for deli...The jury in Amanda's trial settled in for deliberations a few minutes ago. Hoping for a guilty of first when they reach a verdict... She took the stand in her defense and with a soft spoken voice said she was scared of Grant but had contradictions in her story... then in Sept of 2011, wrote Grant's mom a letter for him that Mom was supposed to read over phone to Grant. She wrote a couple more of those in 2012, all, including one in 2011 stating that she loved him and couldn't wait until he got out so she could hug and hold him. Yep. So scared of him...TigressPenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10486657532479733143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1930321701027598889.post-24243580563989395912014-01-31T12:24:20.637-06:002014-01-31T12:24:20.637-06:00Although I have watched all the live stream vids o...Although I have watched all the live stream vids of the trial of Amanda Hayes and listened <br /><br />intently to what was said, I haven't been able to put thoughts to paprer for the blog yet. <br /><br />So here goes.<br /><br />During the OS the state reiterated most of what was said in the OS of Grant Hayes only this time <br /><br />focusing on Amanda as a co conspirator and actively participating in the murder and <br /><br />dismemberment of Laura. However, the defense came back with a very fearful participant and one <br /><br />not of free will. According to defense Amanda was afraid for her own life and those of the <br /><br />children, including her and Grant's daughter. According to defense Amanda was sent in bedroom <br /><br />while Laura and Grant worked out an agreement for custody of Little Grant and Gentle. One that <br /><br />gave Laura 25 thousand dollars and ability to see boys regulary, Amanda came from the bedroom <br /><br />and was holding her baby, Laura asked if she could hold the baby and Amanda turned her back on <br /><br />her and walked away. Laura got up and followed but tripped on a rug hitting Amanda in back. It <br /><br />was an accident. Amanda called out for Grant and he got up and grabbed Laura by hair and threw <br /><br />her aside causin her to hit her head. Grant then sent Amanda out house with children so he could <br /><br />allegedly call for help for Laura. He didn't want the boys to see their mother being cared for <br /><br />by medics. Amanda came back to no Laura in sight and went straight to bed. Next morning Grant <br /><br />takes the machete and slaps it against her thigh and told her what to do, which was help him get <br /><br />rid of Laura's body by taking her to TX and dumping her body. <br /><br />It was a very believable story and so far defense has done a good job via Amanda's daughter, <br /><br />from a previous marriage, showing just how controlling Grant was to her mother.He apparently had <br /><br />gone through all Amanda's money she'd received from the death of her previous husband too and <br /><br />they'd sold all Amanda's jewelry. If this continues, they may just get her off on accessory <br /><br />only. <br /><br />State is putting up compeling testimony on just how controlling Grant was to Laura. Theyre using <br /><br />Laura's own words from her meticulous record keeping. So far, state has played the song Grant <br /><br />wrote and recorded in 2010 Broomstick Rider, shown him buying the reciprocating saw and blades <br /><br />for it, shown him renting the trailer used in the TX trip, plus many coolers that was used to <br /><br />keep Laura's body stored during the trip. It's about time for state to call Amanda's sister and <br /><br />nephews to stand... plus show video of Amanda dumping the containers of acid about a mile from <br /><br />her sister's house. Those will show she participated in the coverup but will they show she <br /><br />helped kill and dismember Laura.<br /><br />Personally, I am wondering how Amanda slept through the sound of that saw in her apartment. They <br /><br />are very loud saws and the sound would reverberate off the walls. I wonder how it could not have <br /><br />awoken the baby and did they drug the boys to keep them asleep? <br /><br />Grant claims LAura attacked Amanda and Amanda lashed out with elbow and hit Laura in throat <br /><br />knocking her down and causing her to go unconscious. But, autopsy shows Laura was strangled and <br /><br />stuck with a knife. Hmm. Guess after Amanda left home Grant tried to strangle Laura and couldn't <br /><br />so he stabbed her with knife.Or Amanda was in home and when Laura came too and tried fighting <br /><br />off attack she stabbed Laura... Either or I feel Amanda should go to prison for her part. TigressPenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10486657532479733143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1930321701027598889.post-42431406368542063662014-01-22T09:27:58.732-06:002014-01-22T09:27:58.732-06:00Jury selection is underway in Amanda's trial. ...Jury selection is underway in Amanda's trial. I hope it is streamlined live so I can watch the trial. Defense is blaming Grant for the murder and say he threaten Amanda. He claimed she killed Laura in his trial but now says Laura got herself killed, but still isn't taking any responsibility other than he was protecting his family... He said Laura instigated a fight in which Amanda elbowed her in the neck. Ha Ha....TigressPenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10486657532479733143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1930321701027598889.post-73644380687409154312013-10-09T09:22:03.070-05:002013-10-09T09:22:03.070-05:00I simply could not write about this trial as it ha...I simply could not write about this trial as it happened. Something about it made my stomach churn constantly. Never got so sick of seeing a defendant smile and interact with his lawyers as GH did. Fortunately the jury was wise and found him guilty of first degree murder and now he sits in prison for life without parole. Maybe he can sing and jam to 'Broomstick Mama' in his cell. <br />Amanda's trial is set for Jan of 2014. Just learned a few days ago that grand jury added accessory after the fact charges to her list of charges in Laura's death. During Grant's trial he blamed Laura's death on Amanda and even used the fact that they went to TX to her sister's home to dispose of the body as her fault.<br /><br />TigressPenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1930321701027598889.post-54035951889120537042013-09-04T13:00:31.031-05:002013-09-04T13:00:31.031-05:00This trial began last week and it is hard to watch...This trial began last week and it is hard to watch it unfold in courtroom. I just haven't had the want to, to post daily on what we hear in court. Live stream camera pans to GH and to see him lean back and rock his chair with his smirky grin makes me ill. Today before lunch break we heard about detectives trip to TX and the discovery of Laura's dismembered remains. What was horrible was we saw a vid that showed Grant purchasing several boxes that contained bottles of acid that can be used to destroy human bodies. While in TX a camera caught pics of Amanda dumping that acid at the end of the lane of the road where her sister lived.<br /><br />TigressPenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1930321701027598889.post-81091097333301739612013-08-07T08:25:57.519-05:002013-08-07T08:25:57.519-05:00Looking forward to this trial. Maybe it will bring...Looking forward to this trial. Maybe it will bring Grant's I am great self-image down a few notches. Amanda is claiming she was scared of Grant, hence her participation in the murder and disposal of Laura's body. Not saying I believe her but I do see him as a violent person.TigressPenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10486657532479733143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1930321701027598889.post-44987141181251538622013-04-24T20:32:17.370-05:002013-04-24T20:32:17.370-05:00State has decided to try Grant first so the May tr...State has decided to try Grant first so the May trial is off... Grant's is set for August 26, 2013.<br /><br />TigressPenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1930321701027598889.post-14639449356192669882013-04-22T12:19:17.834-05:002013-04-22T12:19:17.834-05:00As of today's pretrial hearing it appears Aman...As of today's pretrial hearing it appears Amanda and Grant will have separate trials. Amanda's is set to go forth May 20, 2013, the date originally set for both defendants. Grant's is set for Aug 26, 2013. <br />Both dates are tenative. If state decides it wants to try Grant first, all will change.TigressPenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10486657532479733143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1930321701027598889.post-39372700543456999502013-04-12T09:18:57.180-05:002013-04-12T09:18:57.180-05:00Seems there is discord in the relationship between...Seems there is discord in the relationship between Amanda and Grant. Grant allegedly sent his 'soulmate' Amanda a jailhouse letter threatening her life. Amanda's attorney had previously asked for the two defendants to have separate tables at trial but now the Judge is revisiting whether or not to try the defendants together. On April 22 a hearing will be held on the matter. Amanda allegdely is now saying she had nothing to do with the murder and only went with Grant out of fear for herself, her son, and his two children. I ask if this is true where was her worries over her life and those of the children when she arrived at her sister's home in TX with Laura's body parts in coolers and the coolers containing the body parts was dumped in a creek? Why didn't she express her concerns to her sister or the numerous law enforcement officers who arrived at her sister's home to search for Laura's body? Fear as Strategy? All strategies? TigressPenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10486657532479733143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1930321701027598889.post-19178824019716725782013-03-01T13:25:25.889-06:002013-03-01T13:25:25.889-06:00I read that both Amanda and Grant will be tried to...I read that both Amanda and Grant will be tried together in the May 20, 2013 trial. Fine by me. <br /><br />TigresspenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1930321701027598889.post-57470464821907689392013-02-05T09:02:59.077-06:002013-02-05T09:02:59.077-06:00A little more is known about the case against Gran...A little more is known about the case against Grant Hayes and Amanda Perry Hayes. Allegedly Amanda confided in her sister that she hurt Laura and was covering for Grant. The Prosecutors say (according to a wral article) there is a tremendous amount of evidence. The Prosecutors are also calling the murder domestic violence. <br /><br />Thr Hayes' trial is set for May 20,2013 but whether they will be tried together is yet undetermined. I have questions about the sister's cooperation with LE in this case, as in when did she tell them what Amanda confided in her. I am not doubting what she said just would like to know what brought about her confession.<br /><br />TigressPenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com