Morgan Geyser — Convicted in Slender Man Stabbing — Missing After Cutting Off Court-Mandated Monitoring Bracelet
Authorities in Madison, Wisconsin, are searching for Morgan Geyser after she allegedly removed her court-ordered GPS monitoring bracelet and left the supervised group home where she had been living under conditional release. Police confirmed she was last seen around 8 p.m. on Saturday, November 22, in the Kroncke Drive area, and a missing-person alert was issued shortly after. The Madison Police Department has urged the public not to approach her and instead call 911 with information regarding her whereabouts, noting that anyone who knowingly assists her could face charges.
Geyser, now 22, is one of the two Wisconsin girls involved in the 2014 Slender Man-inspired stabbing of their classmate, Payton Leutner. The case gained national and international attention due to its disturbing motives, the ages of those involved, and the connection to the internet horror character Slender Man. Geyser and her friend, Anissa Weier, were both 12 at the time and later told investigators they believed killing Leutner would please the fictional figure, whom they feared might harm their families if they didn’t comply. Leutner survived after being stabbed 19 times and crawling out of the woods to get help.
Following a lengthy legal process, Geyser pleaded guilty to attempted first-degree intentional homicide and was found not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect. In 2018, she was sentenced to be committed to the Winnebago Mental Health Institute, where she remained for several years. Her release earlier this year came after a judge determined she had made significant therapeutic progress. That decision included strict monitoring requirements — including GPS tracking, supervision by the Wisconsin Department of Corrections, and living at a court-approved residential facility.
Reports indicate the monitoring bracelet was cut off Saturday night, triggering the alert. Police said she left the area with an unidentified adult acquaintance, though investigators have not released further details, citing an active search. Her attorney has urged her to turn herself in, publicly stating that compliance would best protect her legal standing and mental-health stability. The Wisconsin Department of Corrections has not commented beyond confirming she violated release conditions.
The disappearance has reopened public debate around conditional release procedures for individuals convicted of violent crimes, particularly when mental-health diagnoses are involved. Advocates for the system argue that courts make release decisions based on structured evaluations, treatment history, and medical testimony. Critics counter that supervision frameworks may not be strict or transparent enough, especially in high-profile cases tied to public trauma. The department emphasized that all required protocols were followed during Geyser’s release approval.
Leutner’s family has been notified of the situation and is reportedly cooperating with authorities, though they have requested privacy. For many who remember the 2014 case, the news has stirred renewed fear and emotional unease, especially within Wisconsin communities where the crime remains a lingering cultural memory. Residents have expressed concern on social media about safety, oversight, and what her disappearance could signal about the conditional-release program.
As of now, police have not stated whether they believe Geyser poses a threat to herself or others. Officials noted her history of mental-health treatment but did not speculate on her current state. Detectives are reviewing surveillance footage, interviewing associates, and coordinating with state and federal agencies as the search continues. Law-enforcement officials have reminded the public that missing-person cases involving individuals under court supervision are treated with urgency because of the legal and psychiatric implications.
Geyser’s disappearance also raises questions about her long-term legal future. Cutting off a GPS monitor and fleeing supervision could result in charges separate from her original conviction. A judge could revoke her conditional release, order her back into institutional care, or impose additional restrictions once she is located. Legal experts say judges tend to act quickly in such cases because of the public-safety dimension and the importance of maintaining the integrity of court-ordered programs.
For many, the story remains a heartbreaking reminder of a tragedy that unfolded more than a decade ago — one in which a vulnerable sixth-grader miraculously survived and went on to rebuild her life. The incident shook parents, educators, psychologists, and lawmakers nationwide, prompting conversations about online influence, adolescent mental health, criminal responsibility, and juvenile sentencing. Geyser’s vanishing has revived those same discussions, and the outcome of the police search will likely continue shaping them.
Police have released recent images of Geyser and are asking anyone with information to come forward. The Madison Police Department reiterated that public safety remains the priority and that misinformation or speculation online could hinder the investigation. For now, the community waits, hoping for a safe — and swift — resolution.
