Another episode of 48 Hours has come up with a chilling case about a woman named Morgan Metzer from Canton, Georgia, who endured a brutal attack by an unexpected perpetrator: her ex-husband, Rod Metzer. The episode "The Batman Intruder" unpacks shocking events on New Year's Day, 2021.
CBS's 48 Hours has been featuring crime and justice cases for years, and the latest episode focuses on how the brutality Morgan Metzer suffered was due to her ex-husband's desperation and inability to accept the breakup. He tried multiple ways to reconcile with his ex-wife, but Morgan had made up her mind.
When his initial plans didn't work, Rod Metzer finally decided to take extreme measures and initiated an attack on his ex-wife on the night of New Year's Day in 2021. Morgan Metzer was terrified when she noticed a shadow approaching her.
Initially, she thought of imagining things, but then the intruder immediately attacked her and hit her with the back of a gun, saying, "You're gonna regret this, you've done really wrong now." Not only this, but he even changed his voice, and Morgan described it as Batman's voice in the 48 Hours episode.
Read more about Morgan Metzer's home intrusion case and the legal outcomes..
Five chilling facts about Morgan Metzer's home intrusion case featured on 48 Hours
Before diving into the facts about Morgan Metzer's home intrusion case, here's a brief on the former couple's history: Morgan Metzer and Rod Metzer had known each other since their teenage years and eventually fell in love. The two then tied the knot in their 20s and welcomed a pair of twins.
However, after enduring years of physical and mental abuse, Morgan decided to part ways with Rod and got divorced. Her ex-husband moved to an apartment, while Morgan began rebuilding her life.
Little did Morgan know that her ex-husband wouldn't be able to accept their breakup, and his urge to control their lives would lead him to take a terrifying path. Here are five facts from the 48 Hours episode that you may find hard to believe:
1) Rod Metzer faked a cancer diagnosis
As seen in the 48 Hours episode, Rod Metzer fabricated a pancreatic cancer diagnosis a few days before the attack on his ex-wife. Rod was desperate to win Morgan back and called her, claiming to be terminally ill.
For the sake of their children, Morgan went to meet her ex-husband at his place, and Rod even showed her fake documents confirming that he was ill. Since Morgan believed those fake documents, she allowed Rod to live at her house.
Rod soon began to manipulate Morgan into rekindling their relationship, but she had already moved on. Morgan then suggested Rod inform his parents about his cancer, but he refused. Frustrated, Morgan asked Rod to move out.
However, it didn't help as Rod continued sending her texts all day, requesting her to reconcile. Morgan then lied about staying at her parents' house to escape from Rod's manipulation.
2) Rod Metzer disguised his voice while attacking his ex-wife
Another troubling fact about the case that's detailed in the 48 Hours episode is how cleverly Rod Metzer disguised his voice at the time of the attack. It is revealed that the intruder, after attacking Morgan, gave her a warning: not to move until she hears a car honking, or else she would end up getting killed.
Terrified, Morgan followed his warning, and she was helpless at the moment since her hands were also tied up. In the interview with 48 Hours, she said, "It was the sound of Batman's voice," when the intruder said she would regret it.
In the same episode, District Attorney Shannon Wallace described Rod Metzer as a manipulative individual who created a haunting experience for his ex-wife. The attorney said:
"When he spoke to her, he disguised his voice. He hit her with the butt of his gun and tried to strangle her two times. He zip-tied her hands, assaulted her, placed a pillowcase over her head, and dragged her to the deck."
Wallace explains that Morgan Metzer's home intrusion case reflects the brutality and trauma an individual faces after getting out of a toxic relationship. When asked if she felt like the intruder might kill him, Morgan said "yes," confirming that it was one of the most haunting experiences ever.
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3) Failed plot to kill, but staged a rescue
Another startling fact about the case featured in the 48 Hours episode is that Rod Metzer, after attacking his ex-wife, staged a heroic rescue. Yes, you read it right!
After attacking Morgan with the butt of a gun and tying up her wrists with zip ties, he left. He then took less time in coming back, but this time as Morgan's concerned ex-husband, who was shocked to see what had happened to her. Rod immediately called 911, and when asked, he told law enforcement that someone knocked at his apartment's door and called Morgan's name.
When Rod called Morgan, she didn't pick up, and he drove to her house. He also claimed to have looked out for Morgan since their divorce, acting innocent and trying to manipulate the investigators. However, the truth was soon out, and Rod's clever plan was discovered.
According to Assistant District Attorney Rachel Ashe, who appeared in the 48 Hours episode, Rod's initial plan was to first murder his ex-wife and then himself. She said:
"This man is a master manipulator... He created a convoluted plan that the investigators in this case and our office truly believe involved a plot to kill her and then himself. When he couldn’t go through with that plan, he instead devised a new plan to rescue her."
The investigators from the Sheriff’s Office successfully detected Rod's lies and gathered enough evidence, including his internet searches, like "How to get sympathy from your ex" and "How to change the sound of your voice," a fake email account, surveillance footage, and more.
4) The zip ties exposed Rod Metzer
As seen in the 48 Hours episodes, Rod Metzer tied up Morgan's wrists with zip ties, just like handcuffs. One of the strongest pieces of evidence against him turned out to be the zip ties found at his apartment and the gun in his car. The zip ties matched with those used to bind Morgan, followed by the gun that was used to hit her. Additionally, the surveillance footage proved he was lying about his whereabouts, leading to his arrest.
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5) Rod Metzer admitted to fourteen charges after attacking his ex-wife
The 48 Hours episode also unveiled that Rod Metzer finally took responsibility for his crimes, including aggravated assault, first-degree burglary, armed robbery, and eleven more charges related to the attack on Morgan Metzer.
He was sentenced to 70 years in prison, which includes 25 years in confinement and 45 years of probation. This severe sentencing reflects how cruel Rod Metzer's actions were, which ultimately led to his downfall.
You can also watch 48 Hours "The Batman Intruder" on CBS News 24/7, CBSNews.com, Paramount+, and YouTube.
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