BREAKING: Morgan Geyser, the woman convicted in the infamous Slender Man stabbing case, has been apprehended in Posen, Illinois, following her escape from a group home. Authorities confirm she was arrested on Sunday night at 9:54 p.m. after cutting off her monitoring bracelet and fleeing the facility.
The 22-year-old was tracked down at a Thornton’s Truck Stop located at 14840 S. Western Avenue in Posen, approximately 25 minutes south of Chicago. Police reported that Geyser was found unharmed, accompanied by a 42-year-old man, who has since been charged with criminal trespassing and obstructing identification.
Geyser’s escape marks a critical moment in a case that shocked the nation. In March 2014, she and another girl, Anissa Weier, brutally stabbed their classmate Payton Leutner 19 times in an attempt to appease the fictional character known as “Slender Man.” Leutner miraculously survived the attack, which drew widespread media attention.
Earlier on Sunday, Geyser’s mother, Angie Geyser, issued an emotional plea for her daughter’s safe return, stating, “If you see Morgan, please call the police. Morgan, if you can see this, we love you and just want to know you are safe.”
Police were notified of Geyser’s disappearance on Sunday morning after she was last seen in Madison, Wisconsin, around 8 p.m. on Saturday. Surveillance images were shared on social media as officials launched a manhunt.
In a recent statement, Geyser’s attorney, Tony Cotton, urged her to turn herself in, emphasizing that it was “in her best interest” to do so. Geyser had been released from the Winnebago Mental Health Institute in March 2023 after three psychologists deemed her ready for supervised release, despite previous concerns over her behavior.
The Leutner family is closely monitoring the situation, stating, “Payton and her family are safe and are working closely with local law enforcement.” They expressed gratitude towards law enforcement for their efforts in apprehending Geyser.
Next steps include Geyser being held until her transfer to Cook County Jail for an upcoming extradition hearing. The community remains on high alert as the situation develops, with many seeking reassurance about ongoing safety measures.
As details continue to unfold, this developing story highlights the complexities of mental health and public safety, reigniting discussions surrounding the often-tragic consequences of violence among youth.
Stay tuned for more updates on this urgent situation as it unfolds.
