Student Released from Psychiatric Hospital After Stabbing Classmate 19 Times to Please Slender Man
Details on Morgan Geyser's Release
Background of the Case
- Morgan Geyser was one of two students charged in the 2014 stabbing of classmate Payton Leutner in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
- The attack involved Geyser and his accomplice, Anissa Weier, who lured Leutner into the woods and stabbed her 19 times, claiming it was to "please" the fictional character, Slender Man.
Legal Proceedings and Sentencing
- Both assailants were charged with first-degree attempted intentional homicide in adult court.
- Geyser was found not guilty by reason of mental disease, while Weier was found guilty of a lesser charge.
- Geyser received a sentence of up to 40 years in a psychiatric institution.
Current Developments
- As of January 9, 2025, Geyser has been ordered to be released under supervision by a Waukesha County Circuit Judge.
- A psychologist testified that Geyser no longer poses a significant risk to himself or others.
- Following his release, Geyser will be placed in a group home, wearing an ankle monitor as a condition of his supervised release.
Family Reactions
Concerns from the Victim's Family
- Payton Leutner's mother, Stacie Leutner, has expressed concerns about Geyser's release and hopes he remains in an institution for the safety of the community.
- She reports Geyser has previously withdrawn requests for release and emphasizes her confidence in the judicial system's decisions regarding safety.
Conclusion
- The case highlights critical issues around mental health, the judicial process for youth offenders, and the concerns of victims’ families in cases of violent crime.
Source: UNILAD
