Скачать или смотреть When a fictional monster becomes a motive for murder — the Slender Man stabbing explained

On May 31, 2014, two 12-year-old girls lured their best friend into the woods in Waukesha, Wisconsin, and stabbed her 19 times. Their motive? To prove their loyalty to Slender Man, a fictional internet character they believed was real. This is one of the most disturbing cases in modern true crime—a story of childhood friendship destroyed by delusion, mental illness, and the dark corners of internet culture.

In this video, we examine the complete Morgan Geyser case, from the horrific attack on Payton Leutner through Morgan's shocking 2025 escape from a mental health facility. We analyze the chilling police interrogation footage where 12-year-old Morgan calmly discusses Slender Man as if he were real, explore the complex legal battle over charging children as adults, and review the body cam footage from her dramatic recapture.

🔍 CASE HIGHLIGHTS:
• 12-year-old girls charged as adults in attempted murder
• Victim Payton Leutner survived 19 stab wounds, one missing her heart by 1 millimeter
• Slender Man: the internet creepypasta that blurred fiction and reality
• Early-onset schizophrenia diagnosis and hallucinations
• Rare interrogation footage of juvenile offenders
• 40-year commitment to mental health institution
• November 2025 escape and 24-hour manhunt
• Body cam footage of recapture revealing stark transformation

⚖️ LEGAL PROCEEDINGS:
Both Morgan Geyser and Anissa Weier were initially charged as adults with first-degree attempted intentional homicide, facing up to 65 years in prison. The case sparked national debate about juvenile justice and mental illness.

Morgan was diagnosed with early-onset schizophrenia—doctors testified she genuinely believed Slender Man was real and commanding her actions. In 2017, she pleaded guilty under mental disease or defect provisions. Judge Michael Bohren sentenced her to 40 years in a mental health facility, stating: "This was a brutal, planned attack. Ms. Geyser fully intended that Payton Leutner would die."

Anissa Weier, diagnosed with a delusional disorder influenced by Morgan, was found not guilty by reason of mental disease and also committed to mental health treatment.

🧠 MENTAL HEALTH & INTERNET CULTURE:
This case raises critical questions about:
• Recognizing early signs of schizophrenia in children
• The influence of online horror content on developing minds
• When children can distinguish fantasy from reality
• Balancing justice with mental health treatment for juvenile offenders
• The role of internet communities in shaping beliefs

💔 VICTIM'S PERSPECTIVE:
Survivor Payton Leutner showed remarkable resilience. In her 2019 interview, she stated: "I really, truly believe that they were going through a mentally ill time in their life. I've come to accept all of the scars that I have. It's just a part of me."

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⚠️ CONTENT WARNING: This video discusses violent crime involving minors and contains actual interrogation and body cam footage. Viewer discretion is advised.

📚 SOURCES:
• Wisconsin Department of Justice case files
• Waukesha Police Department reports
• State of Wisconsin v. Morgan E. Geyser (Case No. 2014CF001147)
• State of Wisconsin v. Anissa E. Weier (Case No. 2014CF001146)
• Court-ordered psychiatric evaluations
• ABC News 20/20 (Payton Leutner interview, 2019)
• Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
• Wisconsin Department of Health Services
• Body cam footage: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

🆘 MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES:
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues:
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988
• Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
• NAMI Helpline: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
• National Alliance on Mental Illness: www.nami.org

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