Raleigh couple accused of murder consent to handwriting samples

Raleigh, N.C. — Wake County prosecutors want handwriting samples from a Raleigh couple charged in the death of Kinston woman.

Grant Ruffin Haze, 32, and his wife, Amanda Perry Haze, 39, are charged in the July death of Laura Jean Ackerson. In previous court documents, the couple's name was spelled "Hayes," but they said Friday it is legally spelled "Haze."

Wake County Assistant District Attorney Boz Zellinger said Friday that the sample of a specific text could possibly "shed some light" on an item found during the investigation, but he did not go into detail about what that might be.

The couple is not legally obligated to comply with the state's request, but both consented.

Ackerson, 27, Grant Haze's ex-girlfriend and mother of two of his children, went missing in July, and her dismembered remains were found 11 days later in a creek about 60 miles south of Houston in Richmond, Texas – near the home of a relative of Amanda Haze.

Investigators haven't offered a motive for Ackerson's death, but her relatives have said the couple was involved in a contentious child custody battle.

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SAMCRO4ever

Are you really going to back up what you say when your avatar is an outlaw motorcycle gang? Yes they are fake TV show, that I happen to be a fan of, but they do a lot of violent and bad things as a club. Just seems a little hypocritical to me

nowon_yuno
December 19, 2011 12:49 p.m.

I dont understand...how can two people who committed such an awful crime actually sit there with smiles on their faces...they have absolutely no remorse and they should rot. It makes me sick.

SAMCRO4ever
December 16, 2011 5:38 p.m.

IMHO we are too easy on capital criminals. If found guilty by hard evidence or confession, the sentence SHOULD be carried out quickly and open to the public. I think that would be a great deterrent to those thinking about killing someone. Just knowing others would see their last gasp for breath.

rednek
December 16, 2011 4:19 p.m.

anne I agree with you, but the internet provides safe refuge for those who speak without care and abandon. Not that I am saying anyone here would compromise their manners. I too am guilty of impetious thoughts and actions while never walking in one's shoes. A good day for me is to go to bed at night and be able to say, I have not judged anyone today but myself.

bubbba
December 16, 2011 4:15 p.m.

"an item found during the investigation"

Hand written note...

1. Axe 2. Hacksaw 3. Ductape 4. Box of trashbags 5. 10 Ice chests 6. Book for Dummies "How to commit the prefect murder" (lined out)