A Young Woman's Escape and the Chilling Past

Recent Capture

A 22-year-old woman, Morgan Geyser, was recently apprehended in Posen, Illinois, after leaving her group home in Wisconsin. She had cut off her monitoring bracelet and was found at a truck stop with a 42-year-old man.

• The man was charged with trespassing and released.
• Geyser awaits transfer to Cook County Jail for an extradition hearing.

Background: The 2014 "Slender Man" Stabbing

Geyser's story dates back to 2014, when she and another girl, Anissa Weier, stabbed their 12-year-old classmate, Payton Leutner, 19 times.

• They claimed they did it to please "Slender Man," a fictional internet character.
• Both girls were found not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect and sent to psychiatric institutions.

Release and Escape

• Geyser was released to a group home in March 2023.
• Her escape raises questions about her mental state and the effectiveness of supervision.
• Her attorney urged her to turn herself in, stating it was in her best interest.
• The Leutner family expressed gratitude to law enforcement and thanked supporters.

Broader Implications

This case highlights:

• The complexities of mental health and the justice system.
• How the internet can influence young minds in dangerous ways.
• The "Slender Man" stabbing case remains a topic of discussion years later.