Pazuzu Algarad’s mother, Cynthia Lawson, was not directly implicated in her son’s criminal activities. However, she faced criticism for possibly ignoring or enabling her son’s behavior.
Pazuzu Algarad, born John Alexander Lawson, was a self-proclaimed Satanist who was involved in gruesome crimes, including murder. His mother, Cynthia Lawson, lived in the same house where Algarad committed some of his crimes. The house, located in Clemmons, North Carolina, was the scene of at least two murders and was known for its deplorable conditions.
Despite the horrific nature of her son’s actions, there is no public record of Cynthia Lawson being charged with any crimes related to her son’s activities. However, the case raised questions about whether she was aware of the extent of her son’s behavior and whether she could have intervened. Neighbors and acquaintances reported that the house was in a state of extreme disrepair and that strange activities were common, suggesting that signs of Algarad’s lifestyle were evident.
After Algarad’s arrest in 2014 for the murder of two men, Joshua Wetzler and Tommy Welch, the house was eventually deemed unfit for habitation and was demolished in April 2015. The community was shocked by the revelations of what had occurred there, and the role of Algarad’s mother in the situation remained a topic of discussion and speculation. Cynthia Lawson’s life after these events has been kept private, and there is limited information available about her current circumstances.