Thanks for checking it out. That's officially my first "justice for..." type sig. I tend to get all over the forums posting everywhere, and the thread was staying buried. (Heljena's been the one providing a lot of info, with me offering useful responses such as "are you serious?!)
I'm glad they got the special prosecutor in as a result of the public outcry, but I'm really not familiar enough with how that stuff works to say whether the "special prosecutor" will come in unbiased. Here's hoping so.
So catch me up here: Grant and his girlfriend are being tried separately? I have the basics of the crime in my mind, I know she was found hundreds of miles away and that ice coolers were involved. Don't know motive. I'll do some google tomorrow as well.
First of all, AE, WRAL has a pretty good case archive -- it's not too terribly long to read, and it's pretty thorough. (You may have already read it).
http://www.wral.com/news/local/asset_gallery/9925558/?navkeyword=Grant+Hayes
WRAL is the MSM here in Raleigh -- they are the ones who will live-stream the trial for us; they do NOT stop the stream for commercials or comments unless there is an actual trial break or lunch; they also do NOT show graphic pics that are shown to the jury, not ever -- and they are quick to have the daily trial archive available the same night of that day's court session. There will be a link that you can use to get to the stream.
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Yes, they are being tried separately. Initially they were to be tried together, but AH apparently received a threatening letter or some type of communication from GH about her lack of cooperation or whatevah and a threat against her life (from what we have been told).... I have not seen this letter or whatever -- I don't know if it's been published. Anyway she asked for a separate trial & Judge Stephens of course allowed it.
GH & LA have two young children together from a prior relationship (not marriage), and he got custody of the children due to her not having a steady job or income (IIRC) at the time of the custody argument. Since that time, she opened a business in Kinston, NC (about 60 miles from Raleigh), with a business partner and she was anticipating seeking custody of the two boys.
It is thought that GH asked LA to come to his (and AH's) apt. one night for a visit, and she was not seen alive again. So here we are...
One more tidbit: There is/was some doubt whether GH and AH are legally married... To my knowledge, we have not heard how that shakes out.
Please read thru the archive -- it will correct any mistakes my little run-down here has put forth and it will get you ready for the trial!
So glad to have you here, AE.
Welcome, welcome to this case!! :seeya: We've already got a good group -- some WS loyals, and they're good ones -- level-headed, intelligent & reasonable with a necessary touch of humor & humility and good sense! We also some good newer folks whom we love to have join in and add their perspectives as well. And great mods who keep us out of trouble and on the right track for justice.
So stick around and let's see what happens.
And we'll watch out for the Illinois battle, too! Grrrrrr.