On Friday, the 11th of October, 2024, ABC’s, 20/20, investigates the disappearance of 27-year-old Laura Ackerson from Kingston, North Carolina. When Laura suddenly vanishes without a trace, her loved ones are filled with concern. She fails to report to work, respond to calls or arrive for a scheduled child custody exchange.
The search for Laura expands across state lines, leading law enforcement to a secluded creek in Texas. There, they make a grim discovery: Laura’s remains have been dismembered and discarded in Oyster Creek. The investigation soon centres on two key individuals: Grant Haze, the father of Laura’s children, and his wife, Amanda. As police interrogate the pair, they engage in a game of mutual accusation, each pointing the finger at the other.
The episode, set to air in the evening, includes interviews with Grant, Amanda’s adult daughter, Sha, and individuals acquainted with both Grant and Laura. Law enforcement officers and prosecutors involved in the case also provide insights.
As the search intensifies, authorities uncover surveillance footage and a wealth of evidence that provides clarity on Laura’s final movements and the distressing impact her disappearance had on those closest to her.
20/20: Can I Prey First? Airs on ABC on Friday, the 11th of October, 2024, from 9:01–11:00 p.m. EDT, with streaming availability on Hulu the following day.
