The Dark Side of Love

Author: Bianca Sloane

Hosted by suspense novelist, Bianca Sloane, The Dark Side of Love is a weekly true crime podcast dedicated to all the ways loved ones turn on each other, often with deadly results. Whether it's murderous husbands, women who kill, lethal boyfriends, dysfunctional families, or just a good old-fashioned WTF, look no further. From crimes that shook the world to cases you may not have ever heard of, the stories are suspenseful, emotional, and compelling.
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Rewind: 51 - Laura Ackerson and Grant Ruffin Hayes – Composition in Murder, Part 1
Episode 51
Monday, 23 February, 2026

Laura Ackerson thinks she’s met her soulmate in the form of singer/songwriter, Grant Hayes. The two fall in love fast, marrying and welcoming two little boys in the space of two years. However, Grant is far from Prince Charming and it’s not long before his true colors come out, as he verbally, mentally, and physically abuses Laura. And when Grant meets and falls in love with wealthy widow, Amanda Smith, he hatches a diabolical plan to get Laura out of the way – forever.***Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thedarksideoflove.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for episode transcripts and sources. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/thedarksideoflove⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive content. Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to be notified about new episodes!