'Slender Man' Stabber Morgan Geyser Will Be Freed from Psychiatric Hospital 11 Years After Attacking Classmate

Mar. 15, 2025

Morgan Geyser, who at the age of 12 stabbed her classmate to impress the mythical internet figure “Slender Man,” will be released from a psychiatric hospital after her latest bid for release.

A Wisconsin judge ordered the release of the 22-year-old on Thursday, Jan. 9, following expert testimony claiming that she had made noticeable progress during her time at the Oshkosh, Wis., psychiatric facility, theAssociated Pressreported.

Geyserpleaded guilty in October 2017to the attempted homicide of her classmatePayton Leutnerin 2014.

Geyser, along with her co-defendantAnissa Weier, lured Leutner into the woods during a sleepover in 2014 to play hide-and-seek. Geyser then stabbed Leutner 19 times while Weier cheered her on.

Payton Leutner.ABC News/Youtube

ABC News/Youtube

Now, 11 years since the attack, Geyser is no longer considered a safety risk after her treatment at the Winnebago Mental Health Institute, where she was housed following her conviction, Waukesha County Circuit Judge Michael Bohren said, per AP.

Morgan Geyser in court on Jan. 9, 2025.AP Photo/Morry Gash

AP Photo/Morry Gash

He also ordered Wisconsin’s Department of Health Services to house her in a group home and supervise her for 60 days for the judge’s consideration.

“She’s done what she’s supposed to do,” Bohren said, perCNN. “She appears to have a good attitude."

Morgan Geyser (left); and Anissa Weier in 2014.Waukesha Police Department  (2)

Waukesha Police Department  (2)

Thursday’s order came following testimony from three psychologists who vouched for Geyer’s improvement over the years, per AP.

Dr. Brooke Lundbohm told the judge that Geyser stopped taking anti-depressants nearly two years ago and has not suffered any symptoms since.

Dr. Deborah Collins testified that Geyser was doing better with her coping skills and has said that she can’t forgive herself for attacking Leutner.

Dr. Ken Robbins said keeping Geyser inside the facility would put her at risk for becoming dangerous.

“The longer she’s there, at this point, the harder it’s going to be to re-integrate,” he said, according to AP.

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Weier wasreleased in 2021after being housed for nearly four years at the same facility as Geyser.

source: people.com