Wisconsin’s Slender Man Case: Morgan Geyser’s Friend Arrested in Illinois
In a developing story from Illinois, Morgan Geyser, known for her involvement in the infamous Slender Man case, was arrested after escaping from a group home in Wisconsin. Her accompanying friend faces charges related to providing false identity information during the arrest.
Morgan Geyser’s Escape and Arrest
Authorities captured Geyser and her friend on a Sunday night at a Thorntons truck stop in Posen, Illinois. The two were discovered sleeping on the sidewalk behind the establishment after police received reports of loitering.
Initially, Geyser provided a false name to the officers. When pressed further, she expressed reluctance to share her true identity, claiming she had “done something really bad.” She suggested that officers could “just Google” her for accurate information.
Details of the Arrest
- Date of Arrest: Sunday night
- Location: Thorntons truck stop, 14840 Western Av., Posen, Illinois
- Friend’s Age: 42 years old
Once Geyser revealed her actual name, police confirmed she had recently fled from a group home in Madison, Wisconsin. Geyser’s friend was later released from custody after being charged with obstructing identity by initially providing false information.
Background on Geyser
Prior to her escape, Morgan Geyser had been living in a group home following her release from the Winnebago Mental Health Institute, where she spent seven years. She was released earlier this year after professionals testified about her improvement in managing mental health issues.
According to her friend, they had left the group home together to ensure Geyser would not be alone after her departure. They traveled via bus to Chicago and subsequently walked to Posen, approximately 170 miles south of Madison. Their journey was cut short due to Geyser injuring her foot.
Previous Criminal Case
Geyser gained notoriety in 2014 for her involvement in a brutal attack on Payton Leutner. At the age of 12, she and her friend, Anissa Weier, lured Leutner to a park and Geyser stabbed her 19 times, motivated by a belief in the fictional character Slender Man.
Geyser ultimately pleaded guilty to attempted first-degree intentional homicide in 2017. She claimed her mental illness affected her judgment throughout the incident. In 2018, she was committed for 40 years to a psychiatric hospital.
Future Developments
Following her arrest in Illinois, Geyser is scheduled for an extradition hearing in Cook County. Reports indicate that law enforcement plans to return her to Winnebago Mental Health Institute subsequent to these proceedings.
While Geyser’s legal representative has not commented on the latest events, the history of this case continues to draw significant attention as it unfolds. El-Balad will provide updates on the situation as more information becomes available.
