GA - Cherokee Co Firefighter & wife murdered in home, 2yr old found safe, 18 Nov 2021 - Matthew Lanz on Trial

[arielilane]

COBB COUNTY, Ga. (Court TV) — A Georgia man has been convicted of murdering a firefighter and his wife in their new home.

GA v. Matthew Lanz: Stranger Home Invasion Murder Trial

UPDATE: Matthew Lanz was convicted of breaking into a home and murdering a firefighter and his wife, then abandoning their child inside.

www.courttv.com

11/20/2025

 

[Gators North]

No, he faces life imprisonment or LWOP under GA law.

Okay, thanks!

 

[worm]

He doesn't look so arrogant and disrespectful now.

Reality hits home.

JMO

That little spill at the end was probably him realizing the hammer had dropped and he was done far. I seriously doubt it was about the victims.

 

[Gators North]

I wonder if he’ll have any comments tomorrow at his sentencing.

 

[Megnut]

That little spill at the end was probably him realizing the hammer had dropped and he was done far. I seriously doubt it was about the victims.

Oh, for sure, it wasn't for anybody but his sorry self.

Hollow him out a hole beneath the prison.

JMO

 

[arielilane]

A Georgia judge quickly found Matthew Lanz guilty of murdering Justin and Amber Hicks during a November 2021 home invasion, while their young son, Jacob, slept nearby. The courtroom erupted in applause after the guilty verdicts were read.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1991577988475887624

 

[Knox]

Had a long drive today, listened to Justin's Dad's testimony from day 1. My heart broke for him as he recalled the horrific details from that day.

Sending the families of Justin & Amber healing thoughts, I hope they are able to restore joy in their lives now that the trial is behind them. They have a precious reminder in Jacob.

 

[arielilane]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1991885459711258664

 

[arielilane]

Shooter being sentenced for killing metro Atlanta firefighter and his wife

Matthew Lanz was found guilty of killing Justin and Amber Hicks in their home in 2021.

www.wsbtv.com

 

[arielilane]

LIVE: Matthew Lanz Murder Trial | Neighborhood home invasion case | Sentencing

Yesterday, a judge found Lanz guilty on all 13 charges, including murder, home invasion, and cruelty to children.

www.11alive.com

 

[Eli9]

M Lanz waived his appearance today.

 

[Gators North]

M Lanz waived his appearance today.

Coward!

 

[Eli9]

Coward!

Court TV just called him a coward just now also.
He should have to listen to the impact statement from JH's father.

 

[Eli9]

What an extraordinary village of people that surrounded Amber and Justin. They all seem like the most loving group. Almost all of them have found forgiveness and there were a few that said they weren't ready for forgiveness but acknowledged their faith would lead them there. Incredibly moving statements made today. Their grief is still so raw and emotions were on the surface, even Justin's co-workers were having a hard time getting through their statements without tears. One of the firefighters noted that the entire fire incident training area has been renamed in their honor. Each 'street' named eg Hicks Avenue or Justin Drive and the buildings bear the numbers of their birthdays. He said that each new recruit will know their names and birth date's, even the son they were ripped from sadly too soon.

 

[Eli9]

Amber's dad started a parents of murdered children group.

 

[Eli9]

Sentence
count 1 life
count 2 life
count 7 life
count 10 5 years
count 11 5 years
count 12 10 years
count 13 12 months

Sorry I don't have all of the explanations for the counts.