After nearly seven years of treatment at a psychiatric hospital, Morgan Geyser, convicted of attempting to murder her classmate in a Slender Man-inspired attack, will be released. A judge granted her release following testimony from three psychologists who confirmed her significant progress and reduced risk. While acknowledging the severity of the crime, the court determined Geyser has maximized her treatment and poses no further threat to public safety. Her release will be overseen by the state, with Geyser placed in a group home and subject to continued supervision.
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I was vividly reminded of the infamous case of Morgan Geyser, the woman who stabbed her classmate to please Slender Man, when news emerged of her filing a third release request from a psychiatric hospital. This tragic incident, which occurred over a decade ago, still haunts many of us who remember the sensationalized aftermath and the horrifying details of the crime. As I reflect on this story, I can’t help but feel a sense of deep sadness for all those involved – the victim, the perpetrators, and the families who have been forever changed by this senseless act of violence.
Reading about Morgan Geyser’s latest plea for release from the Winnebago Mental Health Institute struck a chord within me.… Continue reading