Man who attacked, then rescued, ex-wife hoped to be her hero

Morgan Metzer survived a violent attack in her Canton, Georgia, home by an assailant she described as dressed in black and sounding like Batman. The only thing more surprising than the attack itself — was the suspect.

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Man who attacked, then rescued, ex-wife hoped to be her hero

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