By Matt Underwood “Just Google” me: “Slender Man” stabbing assailant Morgan Geyser allegedly told cops who caught her.
So, here’s the thing about Morgan Geyser. When the police finally caught up with her, nearly 200 miles from where she was supposed to be, the response to, “Who are you?” was pretty telling. Apparently, she just told them to “just Google” her. I mean, wow, that’s something, isn’t it? It’s a statement that speaks volumes, depending on your interpretation.
We know that in 2014, when she was just a kid, she committed a truly horrific act – stabbing a friend nineteen times. This wasn’t just a random act; it was driven by the chilling influence of the fictional character, Slender Man. It’s a stark reminder of the power that online content, even something seemingly harmless like a creepypasta, can have on vulnerable individuals, especially young ones. The recent events only solidified the fact that this wasn’t just a one-time thing either, as she had allegedly fled a group home, severing her Department of Corrections bracelet.
She was found in Posen, Illinois, with a man, and the pair were apparently sleeping on a sidewalk. The police statement indicates that she initially gave a false name, and then offered the “Google” suggestion. It seems as though she was attempting to avoid disclosing her identity, likely because she knew she had done something wrong and knew she was on the run.
Her traveling companion was charged with minor offenses and was released, with authorities not saying much about his role. They had taken a bus from Wisconsin, heading to the Chicago area.
Before the capture, she was last seen with someone in Madison, Wisconsin. Her mother and her attorney both put out statements, pleading for her to turn herself in and ensuring her safety. The situation highlights the complexity of mental health issues, the challenges of navigating the legal system, and the concerns of families when loved ones are dealing with severe mental illnesses.
She had been released from a mental health institute and placed in a group home, under supervision. That order came from a judge after several psychologists testified that she was ready for supervised release. It’s safe to say, her breaking the rules by cutting off her bracelet and running away suggests that she still has problems with authority and following rules. The situation brought up questions about whether she was being properly medicated and treated, if she had been in contact with people on the outside while being held, and if the staff was doing their jobs properly.
The article highlights that she was traveling with a man who was twice her age. It begs the question if there were any issues regarding her release, and if the circumstances of the group home were adequate for treating someone with her mental history. There’s a lot of concern in the comments about her lack of remorse, and the potential for her to re-offend. The fact that the victim survived the initial stabbing is a very important fact to note.
Then the article asks a few interesting questions. Is this all the fault of the Slender Man? Is it a case of a sociopath, or is it a case of someone suffering from mental illness? There is a disturbing lack of empathy in the comments regarding her. The article also points out the need for treating people with mental illness, especially when they were victims themselves.
Some people feel that her telling the officers to “Google” her shows that she may not have any remorse, but that she could also be ashamed and unable to express her feelings. The article agrees that the focus should be on her safety and treatment. The article also reminds us that there may be relapses, pitfalls, and false starts in a journey of mental health treatment.
The release of Morgan to a group home in the first place has some people calling for those involved to be barred from the penal system. Some people feel as though she should just be put in jail and never released, while some believe the treatment process is never complete. She was traveling with a man 20 years older than her, and some people asked if she was being trafficked. The fact that she was sleeping on the sidewalk brought about further questions about her situation.
Some people believe that the mental health treatment needs to continue, and that she needs professional care. She needs a psychiatrist. People point out that she may not have been in prison to begin with, and instead was in a mental health facility.
It is noted in the comments that the girl that helped her with the stabbing was released into the public a few years ago. There are questions about whether she was taking her medication at all times, and that her mental health may be worsening as a result of being released from supervised treatment. The question also is asked if the man she was traveling with was in any way involved with this process, since it did not seem as though he had a car. There’s no argument to suggest that he could be involved, and that is a major problem.
One point is repeated, and that is that the law cares about the ability to know what is right and wrong. Another important point is the nature of schizophrenia and how it can affect someone’s mental abilities. The fact is that she stabbed a friend 19 times over an internet meme is important. It is agreed that she needs a high level of care, but she’s not well. In the end, the question remains: what should be done to treat Morgan Geyser, and is she safe to be among other people?