In the fall of 2021, a young couple in Cobb County, Georgia thought they’d found their dream home. An upscale subdivision. A quiet street. A perfect place to raise their two year old son. What they could not have known was that the house came with an unspoken history. A neighbor who had already crossed the line. A fear that had driven the previous owners to leave. And a threat that did not disappear when the “For Sale” sign went up. How to support:For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes -Go to - PatreonHow to connect:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterTheme and Closing Track:Original compositions created for The Minds of Madness Please check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madnessQuince - Upgrade your wardrobe with pieces made to last with Quince. Go to Quince.com/madness for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Marley Spoon - This new year, fast-track your way to eating well with Marley Spoon. Head to MarleySpoon.com/offer/MADNESS for up to 25 FREE meals!HERS - Feel like your best self again, Visit forhers.com/MADNESS to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.NOCD - If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started: https://learn.nocd.com/MADNESSGranola - If meetings are eating up your day, Granola is a no-brainer. You can try it totally free for three months - just head to granola.ai/MADNESSNutrafol - Start your hair growth journey with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code MADNESSResearch & Writing:Ryan Deininger Sources:Life without parole handed down to man convicted of murder of Acworth coupleThe Terror of the Lanz BrothersLanz brothers had history of crime at Acworth home before couple's murder, records showMan charged in murders after arrested for stabbing officerBefore Austin Lanz killed a Pentagon police officer, he was investigated for menacing neighborsBehavioral Threat Assessment of Austin William LanzCompetency hearing held for man accused of killing firefighter and wifeShooter sentenced for killing metro Atlanta firefighter, his wifeWarrant11/19/2025 TranscriptBefore Austin Lanz killed a Pentagon officer, he was accused of targeting the couple next doorCouple killed in Acworth home loved each other for most of their livesCommunity to support Acworth toddler after parents are killedFundraiser launched for son of Acworth couple killed in their homeDepartment honors Cherokee County firefighter and his wife who were murderedJustin and Amber Hicks lived a life full of love, generosity, and kindness…Man killed couple, left toddler in home who 'tried to cuddle" and 'play' with parents: DADefendant InterrogationDefendant Interrogation Part 2Scott & Theresa InterrogationCourt TV Trial RecapMan sentenced to life in slayings of Cherokee firefighter, wifeUniversity of Georgia student found guilty of murdering couple inside their homeTrial of man accused of killing his neighbors in Cobb County wraps first dayAccused killer’s parents tell police their son was seeing a psychiatrist, had ‘demonic side’