The friend of Morgan Geyser, one of the notorious figures involved in the chilling 2014 "Slender Man" stabbing case, has reportedly been apprehended on obstruction charges. This recent development follows the capture of two individuals in Illinois, adding a new, unexpected layer to a story that once gripped the nation.
The Echo of a Notorious Case
The "Slender Man" case itself is etched into true crime history for its bizarre and disturbing details. In 2014, Morgan Geyser and Anissa Weier, both then 12 years old, lured their classmate Payton Leutner into a wooded area in Waukesha, Wisconsin, and stabbed her 19 times. Their motive, as they later claimed, was to appease the fictional internet character Slender Man, believing he would harm their families if they didn't commit the act. Miraculously, the victim survived the brutal assault, crawling to a roadside where she was found.
Recent Arrest in Illinois
While the original case unfolded in Wisconsin, this new arrest places its ripple effects into Illinois. Authorities there took two individuals into custody, one of whom is now identified as an acquaintance of Morgan Geyser and faces obstruction charges. The specifics of what led to this arrest or the exact nature of the alleged obstruction have not been fully disclosed in initial reports. However, the connection to Geyser immediately reignites public interest in a case that has long served as a cautionary tale about the influence of internet myths and mental health. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the enduring legal and personal consequences tied to one of modern history's most unsettling crimes.
