The Slender Man Stabber Captured After Escaping Group Home
Body camera footage has revealed the arrest of Morgan Geyser, the woman who nearly killed her sixth-grade classmate to appease the ‘Slender Man’ horror character, after she walked out of a group home in Wisconsin and fled to Illinois. Geyser, 23, was located at a truck stop in Posen, Illinois, roughly 25 miles south of Chicago, on Sunday, after cutting off her electronic ankle monitor and escaping the group home. The Madison Police Department confirmed that Geyser had walked out of the facility and was last seen with an adult acquaintance around 8 p.m. on Saturday. After a nationwide manhunt, authorities found her at the truck stop, where she was arrested after a tense confrontation with police.
During the encounter, Geyser initially refused to provide her name, telling officers she had ‘done something really bad’ and that they should ‘just Google’ her. The officers attempted to identify her but were met with evasion and resistance. Geyser eventually wrote her name on a piece of paper after being asked repeatedly and was taken into custody. The man found with her, Chad Mecca, was also detained but later released on charges of criminal trespassing and providing false information to police. Mecca claimed he was responsible for encouraging Geyser to flee, stating, ‘She ran because of me.’ The two had taken a Greyhound bus from Wisconsin to Chicago before walking to Posen.
Geyser and Anissa Weier, then 12 years old, lured their sixth-grade classmate Payton Leutner into a Waukesha, Wisconsin, park in 2014 and stabbed her 19 times to appease the ‘Slender Man’ character. Geyser admitted to the crime and was initially committed to a psychiatric hospital for 40 years, but a Wisconsin judge granted her release into a group home earlier this year despite prosecutors’ objections. Geyser is expected to appear in court on Tuesday for a hearing on extradition to Wisconsin, where she will likely face charges for her involvement in the 2014 incident. Her attorney has not yet responded to requests for comment.
The case has sparked national attention, with many highlighting the psychological and legal complexities of Geyser’s actions. While some argue that she should be held accountable for her role in the attack, others have criticized the legal system for not adequately addressing her mental health. The incident underscores the ongoing debate about how society should handle individuals who commit violent acts while under the influence of delusional or fictional beliefs. Public reaction has been mixed, with many expressing concern over the potential for similar incidents and the need for greater mental health resources in the criminal justice system.
As Geyser prepares to face the consequences of her actions, the case continues to serve as a reminder of the complex interplay between mental health, criminal responsibility, and media influence. The public is now watching closely to see how the legal system will proceed, particularly in light of the ongoing extradition hearing and any potential trials for the 2014 incident. Meanwhile, the mental health community is urging for increased awareness and resources to address such cases in the future.