A Young Woman's Escape and the Chilling Past

A 22-year-old woman, Morgan Geyser, was recently caught 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, while Geyser awaits transfer to Cook County Jail for an extradition hearing. Geyser's story goes 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. Geyser was released to a group home in March 2023, but her escape raises questions about her mental state and the effectiveness of her supervision. Her attorney urged her to turn herself in, saying it was in her best interest. The Leutner family expressed gratitude to law enforcement for their efforts to apprehend Geyser and thanked supporters for their kindness during this difficult time. This case highlights the complexities of mental health and the justice system. It also shows how the internet can influence young minds in dangerous ways. The "Slender Man" stabbing case has been a topic of discussion for years, and Geyser's escape brings it back into the spotlight.