Newly released police bodycam footage has captured the dramatic arrest of Morgan Geyser, the infamous Slender Man stabber, at an Illinois truck stop after she escaped from her Wisconsin group home. The video shows the tense moments as officers confronted the 23-year-old, who expressed terror about being separated from her companion.
The Dramatic Truck Stop Arrest
The recently unveiled police footage reveals the emotional scene where Morgan Geyser repeatedly told officers she "did something really wrong" while visibly panicking about her situation. The arrest occurred after Geyser cut off her ankle monitor and traveled approximately 150 miles to meet with Chad "Charly" Mecca, a 43-year-old transgender individual who became her accomplice in the escape.
Bodycam video shows Geyser's apparent fear and reluctance to provide her name to authorities. Her primary concern centered around remaining with Mecca, highlighting the strong bond that had formed between the two during their brief time together on the run.
Background of the Notorious Crime
Morgan Geyser was only 12 years old when she committed the crime that shocked America in 2014. She and another girl stabbed their classmate 19 times in a brutal attack intended to please the fictional internet horror character Slender Man. The victim miraculously survived the assault but suffered severe physical and psychological trauma.
The case drew international attention due to the young age of the perpetrators and the bizarre motivation behind the violent attack. Geyser was subsequently found not guilty by reason of mental disease and had been living in a Wisconsin group home under supervision until her recent escape.
Current Legal Implications
Geyser's recent actions have raised serious questions about her current mental state and the effectiveness of the supervision system that was supposed to monitor her movements. The fact that she was able to remove her ankle monitor and travel such a significant distance undetected has prompted reviews of security protocols at her former facility.
Legal experts suggest that Geyser now faces additional charges related to her escape and the tampering with her monitoring device. Her companion, Chad Mecca, also faces legal consequences for their involvement in facilitating Geyser's flight from supervision.
The released footage provides the public with a rare glimpse into the ongoing challenges surrounding this high-profile case that continues to capture national attention more than a decade after the original crime.
