Slender Man Attacker Accepts Return to Wisconsin
Morgan Geyser, one of the two women convicted for the notorious 2014 Slender Man stabbing, has decided not to fight her extradition back to Wisconsin after recently fleeing from a group home. The development marks another chapter in the long-running case that shocked the nation with its brutal nature and the young age of those involved.
Courtroom Appearance and Legal Proceedings
Geyser appeared in a Waukesha County courtroom on January 9, 2025, where her legal representatives confirmed she would not contest the extradition process. The hearing addressed the circumstances surrounding her departure from the supervised group home facility where she had been placed as part of her treatment and monitoring.
The 2014 attack involved Geyser and her then-friend Anissa Weier stabbing their classmate 19 times in a wooded park near Milwaukee. Both girls, who were just 12 years old at the time, claimed they committed the violent act to appease the fictional horror character Slender Man and become his "proxies." The victim miraculously survived the attack despite her severe injuries.
Treatment and Legal History
Following the conviction, Geyser was sentenced to 40 years in a state mental health facility rather than prison. The court determined she needed psychiatric treatment rather than traditional incarceration. Her placement in the group home represented a step in her rehabilitation process before the recent escape incident.
Legal experts note that Geyser's decision not to fight extradition likely reflects her legal team's assessment of the case's merits and the inevitable return to Wisconsin authorities. The refusal to contest transfer typically speeds up the process of returning an individual to the jurisdiction where they face allegations.
The case continues to draw significant public attention due to the bizarre nature of the Slender Man mythology involvement and the ongoing questions about juvenile justice, mental health treatment, and the appropriate consequences for violent crimes committed by children.
