Abstract
In early July of 2011 Laura Ackerson was reported missing from Kinston, North Carolina. Twelve days later parts of Laura’s dismembered body were found in a Creek in Richmond, Texas.
Following investigation, police arrested Grant and Amanda Hayes for the murder of LauraAckerson. Grant Hayes was convicted and sentenced to life in prison in September, 2013.
Nearlyfour months later the trial of Amanda Hayes begins, she is charged with first degree murder and accessory after the fact.
It will be argued that Amanda Hayes had no part in the murder or any knowledge of the murder until after the fact. The following examines observations made in the opening statements made by the prosecution and defense.
It will provide information on jurisdiction, nature of the proceeding, members involved in the proceeding, and observations willbe analyzed.
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