Missing Wisconsin Woman Cut Off Monitoring Device, Authorities Seek Help

A 23-year-old Wisconsin woman, Morgan Geyser, has gone missing after cutting off her electronic monitoring device and leaving a group home, authorities reported on Sunday. Geyser was last seen around 20:00 on Saturday with an adult acquaintance. The Madison police issued an alert, urging the public to call 911 if they see her.

Geyser’s disappearance comes after her conditional release from the Winnebago Mental Health Institute earlier this year. She was placed in the facility following a 2018 guilty plea to attempted first-degree intentional homicide. This plea deal allowed her to avoid prison time. In 2014, Geyser and her friend, Anissa Weier, were involved in a brutal attack on their classmate, Payton Leutner, during a sleepover. The two girls, then just 12 years old, lured Leutner to a park in suburban Milwaukee, where Geyser stabbed her more than a dozen times.

Authorities noted that Geyser has been under supervision since her release, but her actions on Saturday have raised serious concerns. The police alert specified that Geyser had removed her Department of Corrections monitoring bracelet.

Geyser’s attorney, Tony Cotton, expressed concern and urged her to turn herself in. In a video posted on Instagram, he stated, “It’s in her best interest for her to turn herself in immediately and not continue with this course of action.” Cotton emphasized the uncertainty surrounding Geyser’s situation, saying, “We don’t know any of the facts about what happened or who might have assisted her.”

The Slender Man mythos, which reportedly influenced Geyser and Weier’s actions, originated online in 2009. Created by Eric Knudsen, Slender Man became a popular figure in various media formats, including video games and movies. Geyser and Weier believed that by committing the attack, they would earn a place as servants to Slender Man, fearing repercussions for their families if they did not comply.

Weier also faced legal consequences for the attack, pleading guilty to attempted second-degree intentional homicide. Like Geyser, she was sent to the psychiatric facility and was granted release in 2021. The repercussions of their actions have continued to resonate within the community, raising questions about mental health support and the influence of online narratives on young individuals.

As the search for Geyser continues, authorities are hopeful that public assistance can lead to her safe return. The alert remains active, with law enforcement emphasizing the importance of reporting any sightings immediately.