Judge Approves Conditional Release Plan for Morgan Geyser in Slender Man Case
A Waukesha County Circuit Court judge has approved a conditional release plan for Morgan Geyser, one of the girls involved in the infamous 2014 Slender Man attempted homicide case. Geyser, who was originally accused of masterminding the stabbing of her friend, Payton Leutner, in a Waukesha park, will now begin the process of transitioning out of the Winnebago Mental Health Institute in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The case, which became internationally known after Leutner was stabbed 19 times by Geyser and co-defendant Anissa Weier, sparked widespread questions about the mental health of both girls. The attack was allegedly motivated by their belief in the fictional Slender Man character, whom they feared would harm them. Both girls, just 12 years old at the time, claimed they were trying to appease Slender Man. Initially deemed incompetent to stand trial, Geyser was later found to be suffering from schizophrenia, a condition doctors linked to genetic factors. Mental health experts also considered the possibility of trauma-induced factors, such as sexual abuse, influencing her behavior. While Geyser's mental state has been consistently evaluated over the years, her condition was most recently categorized as a psychotic spectrum disorder. In 2021, Anissa Weier was granted conditional release, and in 2023, she was freed from electronic monitoring. Geyser's case, however, took a different path. Mental health professionals had previously recommended against her release, citing the lack of socialization opportunities at the Oshkosh facility, which hindered her ability to mature. However, in recent months, these experts have reversed their position, agreeing that Geyser could benefit from a less restrictive environment. The court's ruling for conditional release does not mean Geyser is free from mental health care. Before her release, Geyser must submit a detailed release plan, which will include living arrangements, supervised employment, and ongoing therapy. A hearing to review the adequacy of the plan is scheduled for March 3, 2025. Judge Michael O. Bohren, who presided over Geyser's trial, will determine if the plan meets the necessary standards for her reintegration into society. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com