213: Erasing Laura Ackerson, Part 1

27-year-old Laura Jean Ackerson had a really tough start in life. The single mother of two worked hard to build her own small support system in Kinston, North Carolina. Her brother and best friend were the only people she really had. After Laura survived a whirlwind relationship with a charismatic but narcissistic musician, she faced a vicious custody battle with him. Grant Hayes was a glorified bar star and lazy husband and father. But by July 2011, Laura was finally slipping out of his controlling and abusive grasp. She was winning. Her abuser had lost control. The most dangerous time for a woman. Hosted and produced by Erica Kelley Researched and written by Erica Kelley Andrea Marshbank Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison of Gamma Radio Edited & Mixed by Brandon Schexnayder & Erica Kelley Case suggested by Marcia Sources: RESOURCES FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE US National Domestic Violence Hotline : 800-799-7233 National Domestic Violence Hotline: thehotline.org Canada: visit this website to find the hotline in your area UK Domestic Abuse Hotline : 0808 2000 247 For resources in other countries, visit this website This episode is brought to you by: Unlock Jennifer Anniston approved hair at LolaVie.com and use code SFTC at check out to get 15% off your order. Treat yourself to the best bras and shapewear on the market and save 20% Off at honeylove.com/SFTC

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213: Erasing Laura Ackerson, Part 1 is an episode from Southern Fried True Crime by Erica Kelley.

This episode is 53:05 long.

This episode was published on Apr 22, 2024.

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