Morgan Geyser appears in a Waukesha County courtroom on 9 January 2025 in Waukesha, Wisconsin. AP Photo
Police in Madison, Wisconsin, are searching for Morgan Geyser, the young woman who took part in the 2014 Slender Man stabbing when she was 12. Officers say she removed her electronic monitoring bracelet and left a group home on Saturday night. She was last seen around 8 p.m. with an unidentified adult.
Authorities released a public alert urging people to call 911 if they see her. Police say her actions violate the conditions of her supervised release.
Background on the Slender Man Case
Geyser and her friend Anissa Weier attacked their classmate, Payton Leutner, in a wooded park near Milwaukee in 2014. Leutner survived, even after being stabbed many times. The girls later told investigators they believed they had to harm their friend to please Slender Man, a fictional creature created online in 2009.
The two girls said they feared Slender Man would hurt their families if they did not follow through with the attack.
Geyser’s Legal Path
Geyser pleaded guilty to attempted first-degree intentional homicide. Prosecutors agreed she would go to a psychiatric facility instead of prison. She entered the Winnebago Mental Health Institute in 2018.
This year, a court granted her conditional release, sending her to a supervised group home. Part of her release required her to wear an electronic monitoring bracelet and follow strict guidelines.
Her disappearance raises concerns about her mental health, safety, and compliance with court orders.
Her Attorney Urges Her to Return
Her lawyer, Tony Cotton, released a video on Sunday addressing Geyser directly. He urged her to come back. “It’s in her best interest for her to turn herself in immediately,” he said. He added that he does not know what led to her disappearance or who may have helped her leave.
Cotton stressed the importance of resolving the situation quickly before things become worse.
Where the Case Stands Now
Police continue to search for Geyser as they investigate her departure from the group home. They have not shared why she left or whether she planned her escape.
Her co-defendant, Anissa Weier, pleaded guilty to attempted second-degree intentional homicide and also entered psychiatric care. She received her conditional release in 2021 and continues to follow her supervision requirements.
The Slender Man case remains one of the most disturbing crimes involving young children in recent years. The fictional figure grew into a well-known internet myth, appearing in games, online stories, and a feature film. But for the families involved, the events of 2014 continue to cast a long shadow.
Police ask the public to stay alert and report any sightings to ensure the situation ends safely.
