juvenile crime
What motivated the Slender Man attack and what is happening with one of the perpetrators now?
The attack was motivated by the perpetrators' desire to impress a fictional online character known as Slenderman. According to the transcript, the victim's own friends were responsible for the brutal attack, shocking investigators and the public alike with their disturbing motivation. One of those responsible for the attack, now 22 years old, has recently been granted the chance for release from a Mental Hospital where she had been receiving treatment. This development marks a significant turning point in this chilling case that explored the intersection of adolescent psychology, internet influence, and violent behavior.
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02:30 - 02:44
What was the Slender Man stabbing case about?
The Slender Man stabbing case involved two 12-year-old girls, Morgan Geyser and Anissa Weier, who lured their friend Peyton Lightner into the woods and stabbed her 19 times in 2014. They committed this brutal attack to impress a fictional online character named Slenderman. The victim miraculously survived despite the severity of her injuries. Both attackers were confined to a mental health institute, with Anissa later granted supervised release after nearly four years. Morgan, now 22, recently appeared in court seeking release from the Winnebago Mental Health Institute where she has been held for about a decade.
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02:25 - 04:11
Is Morgan Geyser still a risk to society after her Slenderman-related crime?
The clip explores whether Morgan Geyser, who committed a crime as a 12-year-old influenced by mental illness and the fictional Slenderman character, is truly reformed or still poses a danger. The court is evaluating her potential release from a mental health institution where she was committed after being found not guilty by reason of mental defect. The focus isn't on whether Morgan will eventually be released, but rather on assessing if the now-adult Morgan behind expressions of remorse is genuinely rehabilitated. The case raises important questions about public safety concerns balanced against mental health considerations in the justice system.
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04:55 - 05:14