UPDATE: Madison police have issued an urgent alert for Morgan Geyser, the woman who infamously stabbed a classmate to please the fictional character Slender Man, after she cut off her electronic monitoring device and went missing from a group home. Geyser, now 23 years old, was last seen around 8 p.m. Saturday with an adult acquaintance, prompting immediate concern from authorities.
Authorities confirmed that Geyser, who was granted conditional release from the Winnebago Mental Health Institute this year, removed her Department of Corrections monitoring bracelet before disappearing. Police are urging the public to report any sightings, stating, “If you see Geyser, please call 911.”
Geyser was placed in the group home following her release after serving time in a psychiatric facility for her role in the brutal 2014 attack on classmate Payton Leutner. At just 12 years old, Geyser and her accomplice, Anissa Weier, lured Leutner to a suburban Milwaukee park and stabbed her more than a dozen times, claiming they were trying to become servants of Slender Man to protect their families from harm.
The horrific incident shocked the nation and raised numerous concerns about mental health and the influence of online culture on youth. Geyser’s plea deal allowed her to avoid prison, as she was found not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect. She was admitted to a psychiatric institution in 2018 and granted release in 2021.
The Slender Man character, created by Eric Knudson in 2009, became a viral sensation, sparking a wave of online stories, games, and even a feature film. The frightening tale of Geyser and Weier continues to resonate, particularly as Geyser’s latest actions raise questions about her mental state and the potential risks to public safety.
Authorities are actively searching for Geyser, and her attorney, Tony Cotton, has not yet commented on her disappearance. The police search is ongoing, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
This alarming situation serves as a stark reminder of the serious implications of online influence and the ongoing struggles with mental health among youth. As the community reacts to this breaking news, citizens are urged to stay vigilant and report any sightings of Morgan Geyser immediately.
For further updates on this developing story, stay tuned to local news outlets and official police communications.
