Diane Fanning: Bitter Remains
About this episode
Diane Fanning discusses the case of Laura Jean Ackerson, who disappeared in 2011, and her book 'Bitter Remains'.
Author Diane Fanning is known for covering high profile cases like Casey Anthony and JonBenet Ramsey. But not with this book. In the summer of 2011, Laura Jean Ackerson left to pick up her two sons from her ex-husband’s home. And she was never seen alive again. Diane digs into this case, which leads us from North Carolina to Texas. Her book is called, Bitter Remains: A Custody Battle, A Gruesome Crime, and the Mother Who Paid the Ultimate Price. Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4gF2K18 See more information on my books: katewinklerdawson.com Follow me on social: @tenfoldmore (Twitter) / @wickedwordspod (Facebook) / @tenfoldmorewicked (Instagram) 2026 All Rights Reserved See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Host: Kate Winkler Dawson
Guest: Diane Fanning
Topics covered
- true crime
- custody battle
- gruesome crime
- missing persons
- high profile cases
Keywords
- Diane Fanning
- Laura Jean Ackerson
- true crime
- Bitter Remains
- custody battle
- missing persons
- Casey Anthony
- JonBenet Ramsey
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Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Bitter Remains: A Custody Battle, A Gruesome Crime, and the Mother Who Paid the Ultimate Price
Places: North Carolina, Texas
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