EPISODE 35 - The Slender Man Stabbing

Ever wondered how a chilling internet meme could turn into a real-life horror story? This episode pulls you into the true, tragic tale of the 'Slender Man Stabbing'. We uncover the twisted relationships and events leading to the brutal assault on Peyton Lutner by her one-time friends, Morgan Geiser and Anissa Weir. Their dark fascination with a virtual phantom will send shivers down your spine. As we strip back the layers of this dreadful narrative, we delve into the unsettling changes in Peyton's friendships and the grim night of the attack.<br/><br/>But there's more. We put a magnifying glass on Wisconsin's hotly debated law that allows minors over 10 to be tried as adults in attempted murder cases. We unpack the complexities of Morgan Geiser's diagnosis of early onset schizophrenia and psychotic spectrum disorder, probing how they might have influenced her actions. As we pull this tragic narrative thread to its conclusion, we examine the aftermath of the attack and the judicial sentences that Morgan and Anissa received. This episode is a roller-coaster ride of emotions and revelations, guaranteed to rivet you from beginning to end. Prepare to be chilled and utterly absorbed.Support the showThank you for listening. If you would like to see any of our videos and photos please check out the links below. If you like what you hear please be sure to like and follow as it really helps us keep doing this!<br/><br/>Please follow us @ <br/>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089047737544&sk=about<br/>https://www.instagram.com/perplexedpodcasts/<br/>https://www.tiktok.com/@perplexedpodcasts?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc<br/><br/>Please subscribe to our channel @ <br/>https://www.youtube.com/@perplexedpodcast/featured<br/><br/>Please support the show @<br/>https://www.buzzsprout.com/2115848/support<br/><br/>Buy us a coffee @<br/>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/perplexedpod<br/><br/>Use this link & code to start your first podcast and grab your voucher. Using this code will support our show too so it's a win win!!<br/>https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2096726<br/><br/>Much love