Ep 1. Amanda And Grant Hayes
- TV-PG
- October 5, 2014
- 43 min
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Amanda was a former stripper who met Grant, a musician, and they soon fell deeply in love. Despite Amanda's traumatic childhood and past struggles with mental illness, the couple seemed to have a strong connection and a seemingly normal life together. However, their relationship took a dark turn when Grant's ex-girlfriend, Laura, discovered that Amanda was pregnant with his child and he was still financially supporting her. Laura began to harass the couple, leading Amanda to become increasingly paranoid and fearful.
One night, Grant received a call from Laura and left the house to meet her. He never returned. Amanda claimed that he had left her and disappeared. However, inconsistencies in her story and behavior soon led the police to uncover a grisly truth: Amanda and Grant had murdered Laura and dismembered her body. They were both arrested and charged with first-degree murder.
The episode follows the investigation and trial, unraveling the twisted dynamic of their relationship and the events that led to their heinous crime. Interviews with friends, family, and law enforcement provide insight into the couple's troubled past and their descent into darkness. Through reenactments and archival footage, viewers are taken on a journey through the events leading up to the murder and the aftermath, including Amanda's eventual conviction and imprisonment.
As with all episodes of Snapped: Killer Couples, this installment offers a chilling look into the minds of two people whose love turned deadly. It explores the often complex motivations and emotions behind crimes committed by couples, and the devastating consequences that result. Fans of true crime and psychological thrillers will find this episode to be a captivating and haunting addition to the series.