reports following the December shooting in Newtown, Lanza's mother, Nancy, was part of the so-called "prepper" movement of survivalists who hoard weapons, food and supplies to prepare for the breakdown of society. Adam Lanza used his mother's guns to murder her and 25 others before killing himself.

"She prepared for the worst," sister-in-law Marsha Lanza reportedly told the Chicago Sun-Times.

"Last time we visited her in person, we talked about prepping – are you ready for what could happen down the line, when the economy collapses?" Marsha Lanza recalled.