A Georgia man was sentenced to 70 years in prison after pleading guilty to orchestrating a violent home invasion while disguised as Batman to attack his ex-wife. Rodney Metzer, 36, assaulted Morgan Metzer in her Canton home on January 1, 2021, before posing as her rescuer minutes later. Investigators uncovered a calculated plot involving purchased zip ties, internet searches on assault, and a faked cancer diagnosis, leading to his conviction on 14 felony charges including aggravated assault and kidnapping.
Key Takeaways:
- Rodney Metzer attacked his ex-wife, Morgan, on New Year’s Day 2021 while wearing a mask and using a distorted "Batman" voice.
- He posed as her rescuer forty minutes after the assault, but police grew suspicious of his story.
- Evidence included matching zip ties, surveillance footage of his purchase, and browser searches for "how to change your voice."
- Metzer pleaded guilty and received a 70-year sentence (25 years in confinement, 45 years probation).
- Morgan Metzer’s story is featured in the Netflix film ‘Gaslit by My Husband,’ released in March 2026.
A Rescue That Sparked Immediate Suspicion
The attack occurred in the early morning hours, with the masked intruder binding and assaulting Morgan Metzer. Forty minutes later, Rodney Metzer arrived, freed her, and called 911, claiming a stranger had alerted him. Morgan’s suspicion was instantly triggered by the familiar way he lifted her from the bed, reminding her of when she was pregnant. This observation began the unraveling of his elaborate scheme, as detectives found no evidence supporting his story of a window knock.
Elaborate Premeditation Uncovered in Investigation
Police discovered a year-long campaign of manipulation preceding the attack. After Morgan filed for divorce in late 2020, Rodney Metzer fabricated a pancreatic cancer diagnosis to regain access to her home. His apartment contained a book titled "7 Ways to Be Her Hero," suggesting a twisted motive to stage a rescue. Digital evidence revealed secret photos of Morgan, and surveillance video placed him buying the specific zip ties used in the assault 36 hours prior.
Sources
https://www.today.com/popculture/morgan-metzer-now-rcna264097
