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Judge denied release of woman who stabbed childhood friend because of ‘Slender Man’
A judge has denied the petition for conditional release for one of the two young women who were convicted in the 2014 Slender Man stabbing of a classmate in Wisconsin.
Thursday’s ruling comes after two days of testimony regarding Morgan Geyser’s mental health.
Geyser, 21, was found not guilty by reason of mental disease and was initially sentenced in 2018 to a maximum of 40 years of state mental health supervision.
Geyser has been in the facility for nearly a decade, but despite Thursday’s ruling, her defense attorney Anthony Cotton said Geyser will try again in six months.
WISCONSIN WOMAN CONVICTED IN ‘SLENDER MAN’ STABBING CASE PETITIONS FOR CONDITIONAL RELEASE
FILE: Morgan Geyser is escorted out of the courtroom following her sentencing on Feb. 1, 2018, in Waukesha, Wis. (Rick Wood/Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel via AP, Pool)
Court records show Geyser asked a Washington County judge to be released but withdrew previous petitions for early release from her commitment in 2023 and 2022.
Geyser’s attorneys now want her moved to a group home. The director of the facility, Geyser, is now in agrees with her attorneys.
“I do think at this point it is critical to make the transition to the community to help with her ongoing development,” Kayla Pope, Winnebago mental health institute director, told FOX6 Milwaukee.
However, there was also testimony about Geyser telling doctors she faked her mental illness, claiming she was sexually abused as a child.
‘SLENDER MAN’ CASE: WISCONSIN JUDGE ORDERS CONDITIONAL RELEASE FOR WOMAN INVOLVED IN STABBING
Morgan Geyser, 15, left, appears before sentencing for Waukesha County Circuit Judge Michael Bohren. Geyser is one of the two girls who tried to kill a classmate with a knife to appease fictional horror character Slender Man, right. (AP)
Doctors testified stating that Geyser had not been violent towards anyone else since the stabbing. She has also been off anti-psychotic medication since December 2022. Doctors told FOX6 Milwaukee she has had no issues.
“Morgan has improved quite dramatically,” Kenneth Robbins, MD. explained.
Medical experts also diagnosed Geyser with schizophrenia and post-traumatic stress disorder.
“The victim’s family is vehemently opposed to the release of Morgan Geyser,” prosecutor Ted Szczupakiewicz countered back.
Ultimately, Waukesha County Judge Michael Bohren agreed with the prosecution, saying Geyser’s credibility is an issue and said he believes the public would be in danger if Geyser left the 24/7 care she is currently receiving.
“Under these circumstances, the court is satisfied that the scales tip in favor of the public, and it tips that way by clear and convincing evidence,” the judge ruled.
WISCONSIN WOMAN CHARGED IN ‘SLENDER MAN’ STABBING DROPS REQUEST FOR EARLY RELEASE FROM MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY
Anissa Weier listens as former teachers testify during her trial in Waukesha County Court, in Waukesha, Wis, in September 2017. (AP/Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel)
Geyser and Anissa Weier were 12 years old when they stabbed another girl, Payton Leutner, to appease the fictional horror character Slender Man back in 2014.
Prosecutors said Geyser and Weier lured Leutner to a wooded area in Waukesha after a sleepover in May 2014. Geyser stabbed Leutner repeatedly as Weier urged her on, prosecutors said.
Both Weier and Geyser told authorities they felt they had to kill Leutner to become Slender Man’s “proxies,” or servants, and protect their families from him.
Leutner was left for dead but survived the attack after she crawled out of the woods and was found by a bicyclist.
Weier, who was also committed in 2017 for the attack, was granted conditional release in September 2021 and was required to receive outpatient psychiatric treatment and subjected to GPS monitoring.
“Slender Man” started with an online post in 2009, as a mysterious specter whose image people edit into everyday scenes of children at play. He is typically depicted as a spidery figure in a black suit with a featureless white face. He was regarded by his devotees as alternately a sinister force and an avenging angel.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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These real estate transactions, recorded the week of June 29, are compiled from information on file with Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties. They represent sales of $78,000 or more.
PEORIA COUNTY
3713 W. Pagewood Drive, Peoria: US Bank National Association to Mauricio G. Soto and Lorena Veladquez Montenegro, $92,900.
1506 N. Third St., Chillicothe: Holloway Holdings LLC to Michael Pareja Jr., $115,000.
14513 N. Grandview Drive, Chillicothe: Damien E. Wineinger to Nicholas Deaton, $116,000.
715 W. Corrington Ave., Peoria: Zachary and Jacqueline Taylor to Ellis W. Deputy and Parker M. Ross, $127,500.
1501 W. Marlene Ave., Peoria: Mary Lawless to Melissa P. Blain, $143,000.
123 SW Jefferson Ave., #E5C, Peoria: Jose Tapia to Peoria Property Management LLC, $145,000.
101 N. Hazel St., Chillicothe: Darnell S. Wilkins to Gage R. DeVries, $147,000.
420 W. Albany Ave., Peoria: Debra Yang to David Ramsey to Madelyn Brandt, $160,000.
638 N. Coolidge Court, West Peoria: Jose J.B. Garcia and Garciela C. Abascal to Gary P. Unferth, $160,500.
5133 N. Montclair Ave., Peoria Heights: Dalton A. Carlson to Carrie Randell, $164,900.
1022 S. Allen Ave., Peoria: Kenneth Gausselin to Jakob C. Uryasz, $170,000.
1405 W. Daytona Drive, Peoria: Kimberly J. McKinney to Josef L. Taylor, $170,000.
2228 W. Moss Ave., West Peoria: Lauren Deppe to Sheila White, $174,900.
918 N. Hushaw Ave., Chillicothe: Tyler and Paige George to Rissa M. Foster and Austin Laroe, $174,900.
3120 N. Biltmore Ave., Peoria: Timothy and Courtney Arnett to Nicole McClean, $180,000.
509 W. Florence Ave., Peoria: Yolanda Shuster to Grant D. Hagedorn and Paris Lucas, $185,000.
2320 W. Winnebago Drive, Peoria: Jake Ott to Megan and Michael Davis, $188,000.
123 SW Jefferson Ave.,, #E26, Peoria: Wayne G. Walker and Brenda Goodbread Walker to Frederick W. and Kathleen A. Page, $190,000.
811 N. Elbert Court, Hanna City: Andy and Tristin Anderson to George L. and Sharon L. Robertson, $192,500.
1729 E. Truitt Road, Chillicothe: Robert A. and Leah N. Santini to Austin V. Davis and Lexi M. Ludolph, $195,000.
5315 N. Isabell Ave., Peoria: Thomas and Teresa Stegall to Michelle V.R. Vargas and David Bean, $195,000.
1113 N. Maplewood Ave., Peoria: Diego A. Galindo and Katherine E. Hitchcox to Jesse S. and Rachel Mitchell, $200,000.
11217 N. Oakwood Drive, #3, Peoria: Jiyoun Kim to Christopher M. and Deangela M. Broadhurst, $215,000.
5333 N. Big Hollow Road, Peoria: Brent and Kimberlee Christians to Darin M. and Normandy Kennery, $220,000.
118 W. Merle Lane, Peoria: Josef L. and Nicole E. Taylor to Anthony Licea, $249,900.
1604 W. Devereux Drive, Peoria: Evan A. Zeddies and Jordan Barone to Timothy J. Draher, $251,000.
1320 W. Holly Hedges Drive, Peoria: Mohammed Osman and Jetlira Islami to Kristopher Lanham, $266,000.
505 W. Merle Lane, Peoria: Aaron K. and Mycah L. Amstutz to Luke D. and Alexandra Murphy, $269,900.
2407 W. Carriage Lane, Peoria: Sofia R. Beltran Dimaculangan and Michelle A. Echavez to Karen G. and Allan Pedregosa, $270,579.
1820 W. Gaylord Ave., Peoria: Michael and Alice Ardis to Robert S. and Madison Hessling, $279,900.
1255 W. Wonderview Drive, Dunlap: Cheryl and Jeremy J. Norfleet to Madalyn G. Niemann and Brandon Barnes, $288,500.
16004 N. Centerville Road, Edelstein: Lisa Leitner to Seth and Maria Leitner, $292,000.
1001 SW Adams St., Peoria: Chic Flats LLC to Michael N. and Jane M. Fielder, $299,000.
205 W. Southgate Drive, Elmwood: Dustin M. and Andrea Turner to Camden B. Jennings and Stacey J. and Sierra F. Peterson, $303,000.
2303 W. Kenfield Court, Peoria: DeTrail and Parker Davis to Dhaval M. and Prarthna D. Chaudhary, $303,090.
7125 N. Willow Bend Point, #34, Peoria: Holly Van Slyke to Beverly J. Satterfield, $320,000.
22014 N. Route 40, Edelstein: Larry D. and Vera M. Baer to Grant and Sarah Knobloch, $325,000.
12116 W. Jo Dan Court, Hanna City: Randall and Kelly Beyries to Christopher J. and Jennifer R. Rosenbohm, $337,000.
303 W. Aspen Way, Peoria: Cesar and Emily Esparza to Nicole Brusich and Joshua Vincent, $395,000.
12227 N. Wood Ridge Court, Dunlap: Jamie Borden and Zachary Bonson to Benjamin Tilly, $395,000.
2003 W. Miners Drive, Dunlap: Tyler and Alea Sheikh to Harshkumar I. Patel, $395,000.
7023 N. White Fir Drive, Edwards: Roger A. and Phyllis L. Malcolm to James and Lynne Gibbons, $400,000.
3104 W. Rosebury Lane, Dunlap: Logan and Shelby Bader to Cartus Financial Corporation, $430,000.
3104 W. Rosebury Lane, Dunlap: Cartus Financial Corporation to Ta Min Meng and Fan Yang, $430,000.
11316 N. Chesapeake Lane, Dunlap: Brian L. Williams to Sameer A. and Bhumi S. Shah, $493,500.
1205 W. Poplar Woods Court, Dunlap: Thomas and Mahliet Zimmerman to Ajay and Marli Gnanasekaran, $515,000.
14101 N. Evans Mill Road, Princeville: Bennett W. Avery to Bradley A. Cox, $525,000.
6009 W. Sunflower Drive, Peoria: Jess Burns to Ciara J. and Gregory D. White II, $533,000.
3900 N. Hawthorne Place, Peoria: Kevin M. and Molly C. Fahey to Timothy E. and Jacqueline M. Fahey, $600,000.
6410 W. Willow Oak Court, Edwards: Kevin N. and Kathy A. O’Brien to Vincent Roger and Charlotte L.E. Bozec, $633,000.
4000 W. Tangleoaks Court, Peoria: Keith and Casey Knepp to Daniel and Erica Husser, $832,000.
TAZEWELL COUNTY
434 Wesley Road, Creve Coeur: Juanita K. and Wayne E. Roberts to Travis Polston, $80,000.
1263 Sewell Lake Road, Manito: Everett F. Jr. and Janice G. Shue to Dee Ann and Tim R. Clark and Cynthia and David Sarff, $82,500.
100 Thrush Ave., Pekin: Tammy J. Crawford to Marissa Lawson, $85,000.
304 Sherwood, Pekin: Nancy S. Barnes and Luana S. Rademaker to Stanley J. Lundy, $90,000.
303 5th St., South Pekin: Edward D. Stoehr to Angela S. Johnson, $90,000.
400 Pekin Ave., East Peoria: Christopher and Tammy L. Finch to Jerry W. Deforest Jr., $108,000.
1430 Fisher St., Pekin: Dawn L. Wade to Cartus Financial Corporation, $113,000.
1430 Fisher St., Pekin: Cartus Financial Corporation to Hunter Meyers, $113,000.
106 Meadow Lane, Unit 2A, Mackinaw: Hillside Development Partners LLC to Ashley R. Douglas, $115,000.
16 Cracklewood Court, East Peoria: Pamela S. and William E. Aten to Peoria Heights Properties LLC, $120,000.
1313 Janssen St., Pekin: Phillip C. Kennedy Jr. and Bianca M. Langenbahn to Justin Lee, $120,126.
110 E. Park Ave., Deer Creek: Ivan L. and Kimberly A. Schoebein to Dillon Getz, $128,000.
305 Ehrett St., Creve Coeur: Angie L. and Brett A. Smith to Cameron Smith, $130,000.
102 Lincoln Road, Marquette Heights: Bradford R. Dunlap to Sharon K. and William R. Poston, $145,000.
1008 W. Jefferson St., Washington: Joshua K. Robinson to Colton D. and Rachel S. Sergenti, $145,000.
601 Pekin Ave., Creve Coeur: Jayson P. Couri to Andrea Miller, $149,500.
200 Anna St., East Peoria: Dawn G. Page to Rooted Beauty Company Property LLC, $150,000.
206 Kerfoot St., East Peoria: Cameron A. and Kayleigh Bush to Kylie Ellis and Brandon Pate, $150,000.
307 Camelot Drive, Washington: Ryan W. Blackorby to Jordan Schertz, $152,500.
2212 Belmont Drive, Pekin: Angela Bowden and Brett Gambetti to Alexis Hoffman and Tate Leitner, $154,900.
526 State St., Pekin: Richard A. and Theresa L. Sebelist to Karli L. Carlyle and Joshua McCree, $155,000.
301 Gem St., East Peoria: Cory B. and Hannah F. Kirwan to Gavin Whitaker, $157,500.
211 Oakdale Ave., Pekin: Anthony T. Cates and Colette L. Huskisson to Natilee C. Pitts, $160,000.
106 Ernest St., Washington: Amy J. and Christopher O. Lambert to Anchor Roots Equity LLC, $175,000.
116 Geraldine St., Green Valley: Brian M. Green to Joshua Pfanz, $177,500.
408 S. Eastern Ave., Minier: Bradley J. and Reita M. Rifner to Frank Zimmerman, $195,000.
1009 Eisenhower Drive, Pekin: Dalton Calvin to Dillon E. and Heather A.N. Pollitt, $200,000.
713 Pekin Ave., Creve Coeur: Andrea Miller to Evona S. and Michael A. Bowman, $205,000.
Parcel Number 05-05-10-300-015, Tazewell County: Alexandria Place LLC to Harris and Briarbrook LLC, $215,000.
317 Ken Ave., Morton: John M. Rellihan to Mayci Edwards and Vincent Massaglia, $245,000.
15611 Red Shale Hill Road, Pekin: Sharon L. Hundt to Brittany M. and Nicholas D. Toel, $250,000.
111 Patriot Drive, East Peoria: Terry R. Lamprecht to Debra D. and Timothy Kemp, $265,000.
102 Bittersweet Lane, East Peoria: Janet K. and John R. Ledbetter, $265,000.
Parcel Number 07-07-24-400-003, Tazewell County: Pamela S. Wiegand to Shelly R. Knapp, $269,810.
2102 Cordova Court, Pekin: John C. and Kristine S. Fordham to Angela J. Johnson and Daniel K. Prescott, $275,000.
101 N. Missouri Ave., Morton: Christopher P. Kryszak to Emma and Clayton Brown, $275,000.
206 W. Jefferson St., Morton: Scarfe Family Estates & Investments LLC to Stammtisch 2026 LLC, $275,000.
1813 Oakwood Drive, Pekin: Kirk A. and Tammy D. Zymkiewicz to Chalise M. and Matthew L. Jones, $277,000.
201 NW Washington St., Hopedale: Melody L. and Toby T. Terrell to Haley and Jacob Davis, $287,000.
410 S. Eastern Ave., Minier: Stacy Rinkenberger to Deborah L. to Mark E. Deterding, $295,000.
218 Tamarack Ave., Morton: Bryanna and Eric W. Martin to Chad and Trisha Mucciante, $317,500.
1437 Santa Fe Road, Washington: Chanda Dunston to Terry R. Lamprecht and Ellyce Polizzi, $320,000.
545 Whispering Oaks Drive, Groveland: Debra and James Williams to Christopher J. and Rebecca J. Heisler, $325,000.
29531 E. Lakeland Road, Deer Creek: Frank M. and Marianne H. Strawn to Ivan L. and Kimberly A. Schoenbein, $330,000.
203 Stonewood Drive, East Peoria: Michelle and Troy R. Miller to Brock Boeding and Megan Locknar, $360,000.
820 S. Locust St., Tremont: Joann M. and Roger D. Beutel to Julia R. and Matthew D. Stuber, $500,000.
432 Onyx Drive, Morton: Joshua P. and Laura L. Sutter to Jake T. and Jenna E. Klyber, $550,000.
2108 California Road, Pekin: Deanna J. and James S. Rowells to Ryan J. Henderson and Daniela I. Kocher, $670,000.
200 Cimmeron Drive, East Peoria: Larry F. and Susan M. Overcash to Smidt Properties LLC, $575,000.
26805 Liberty Lane, Washington: Brent A. and Sara B. Heider to Cartus Financial Corporation, $613,000.
26805 Liberty Lane, Washington: Cartus Financial Corporation to Carl M. and Lisa A. Volz, $613,000.
WOODFORD COUNTY
1327 Lakeview Ave., East Peoria: Taylor A. Riggio to Christopher M. Schmidt, $155,000.
208 Missouri St., Spring Bay: James B. and Betty A. McCarty to Ronald Nasser and Michelle L. Adams Nasser, $194,900.
1252 N. Skyview Drive, East Peoria: John and Tina Christianson to Nicholas and Ashlyn Christianson, $226,000.
901 Easy St., Roanoke: Michael A. and Yvonne M. Jenkins to Jeremiah E. and Megan E. Knapp, $259,500.
603 Manor Drive, Metamora: Ethan and Morgan Volz to Donald and Amanda Wilson, $270,000.
283 E. Lucille St., East Peoria: Kent A. and Clara J. Cook to Brett A. and Angie Smith, $285,000.
222 E. North Lakeview Drive, East Peoria: Brannon and Allison Ramsdale to Bradford Dunlap, $295,000.
1139 Willow Lake Drive, Metamora: Daniel A. and Kimberly F. Grieves to Kevin and Kendahl Grieves, $340,000.
A lengthy closure is expected on I-94 after a crash involving four vehicles in Michigan City, Indiana, on Saturday morning.
According to Indiana State Police, eastbound lanes are shut down a mile west of U.S. 421.
State police said one of the drivers was impaired. No further details were provided.
Police expect an “lengthy closure” and are encouraging drivers to seek alternate routes.
This is a developing story. CBS News Chicago will continue to provide updates.
DES MOINES, Iowa (Gray Media Iowa State Capitol Bureau) — Several hundred Iowans turned out for the Republican Party of Iowa’s Lincoln Dinner fundraiser Friday night that served largely as a tribute to Gov. Kim Reynolds, the state’s first female governor who is retiring after her term expires in January.
One of granddaughters described Reynolds as her “best friend,” a moment that brought tears on stage.
Two of Reynolds’ daughters praised their mother’s work ethic and commitment to their family.
A video played during the evening included a salute for Reynolds from Terry Branstad, the former governor who had chosen Reynolds as his running mate.
Republican governors from Nebraska, South Dakota, Arkansas, and Georgia also offered their compliments for Reynolds in videos.
So did Trump administration officials including U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon and Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins .
Reynolds, first elected lt. governor in 2010, became governor in 2017 after Branstad resigned to become U.S. Ambassador to China.
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