In brief
Following her conditional release from a mental institution, Morgan Geyser fled to Illinois with a companion, only to be apprehended by police days later. Geyser, who gained notoriety for her involvement in a stabbing case from eight years ago, will now face potential re-evaluation of her release conditions and possible new charges for her escape.
Background on Geyser's Case
Morgan Geyser was released from a mental institution where she had spent most of the past eight years after being convicted of stabbing her classmate in an attack inspired by the fictional horror character Slender Man. Just weeks after her release, Geyser fled a Madison group home with a companion.
Details of the Escape
On Saturday evening, Geyser cut off her GPS monitoring bracelet and left with a 43-year-old friend. Both were found by Illinois police sleeping outside a truck stop and were arrested. Geyser's friend has been charged with trespassing and obstruction, while authorities are considering revoking Geyser's conditional release.
Future Implications
Geyser agreed not to contest her transfer back to Wisconsin, where she could face new charges for her escape and the possibility of returning to a mental health facility. With the 30-day window for Wisconsin authorities to pick her up, the legal consequences of her actions remain significant.
Friend Comments on Relationship
The companion has acknowledged their church-originated friendship and expressed that Geyser was afraid of losing the connection due to restrictions at her group home. The friend stated they understood Geyser's struggles and chose to support her despite the complications.
Revisiting the Stabbing Incident
In a chilling recount of events from 2014, Geyser, along with Anissa Weier, lured their classmate Payton Leutner to a park and stabbed her in an attempt to please Slender Man, narrowly missing her heart. This attack has since led to a complex narrative of mental health and the fascination with digital folklore.
Both Geyser and Weier were committed to mental health institutions as a result of their actions, with Geyser's release arriving after several petition attempts, finally culminating in her conditional freedom.
