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Bitter Remains

A Custody Battle, a Gruesome Crime, and the Mother Who Paid the Ultimate Price

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Bitter Remains

By: Diane Fanning
Narrated by: Karyn O'Bryant
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On July 13, 2011, Laura Jean Ackerson of Kinston, North Carolina, went to pick up her two toddler sons. It would be the last time she was seen alive. Laura's ex, Grant Hayes - the father of her two sons - and his wife, Amanda, the mother of his newborn daughter, both pointed the finger at each other as the one guilty of murdering Laura, cutting up her body, and then transporting and disposing of the remains on the shores of Oyster Creek, Texas. This is the hauntingly true story of a devoted mother, a disturbed couple, and how these horrific events came to pass.

©2016 Diane Fanning (P)2016 Tantor Crime Divorce & Separation Murder Relationships True Crime Emotionally Gripping
Well-researched Account • Gripping True Crime • Clear Voice • Empathetic Prose • Memorable Trial Details
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Definitely had instances where it seemed like it just kept dragging on, however it was an enjoyable long listen overall

Slow burn

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It is so hard to learn of yet another tale of misery and violence perpetrated by people. This story is very hard to know and my heart goes out to all of those effected by two truly horrible people.

Sad Story Very Well Told

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I'm a Kinston resident and while I didn't know any of the people involved, I feel for Laura's family and friends and for all of the children that are now without parents. I'm glad that justice was granted foe Laura's death and that her murderers are behind bars.

local

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It isn’t a party it is partay
To me it isn’t that hard to find the correct pronunciation. Ask any person in the legal field or google it

Narrator mispronounces word

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Good twisted story but at times a little repetitive. Overall glad I listened to it.

Twisted

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A a fan of true crime books in my opinion this book was bronze. It held my attention and was very detailed, describing the characters and helping me to visualize them as I read the story. I think I gave this book three stars because of narration.

Good Listen

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Whoever the lady is that narrates the story is ruining the amazing story. Her inflection and monotone way, and how she always ups her pitch after every sentence, is grinding on me. It's very disappointing because the story is excellent. This should be recorded with a man's voice who expresses more emotion and inflection in his voice.

The narration is dreadful

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As a true crime lover! This one did not disappoint!! I an addicted to stories of unbelievable human depravity, selfishness, ignorance and mayhem. In this. I was proud our Justice system works!! Some people, should NOT walk this earth!!!

Crazy, Ridiculous, evil exploits!!

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The Narrator was EXCELLENT, with a clear & non-judgemental voice. The Perpetrator’s repetitive & aggressive cruelty & stupidity, an inflexible Justice System, & blindness of the victims was too much for me. I skipped forward to the Trials, which were compelling & heartbreaking.

GREAT NARRATOR!!! HEARTBREAKING DOCUMENTARY

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Seems like a looooong build-up to get to the murder that I now already know from the start of the book. The narrator was really hard to listen to; I’m not going to be able to finish it. I love true-crime stories but unfortunately listening to her was distracting in that I was just annoyed. I’ll google the story to get the nuts and bolts.

I feel like it coulda been good, but...

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