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The Slenderman Stabbing, Part 2
Slenderman was supposed to stay online — a faceless shadow lurking in the corners of the internet, a horror story whispered across forums and creepypasta threads. But in 2014, that fiction snapped into reality when two 12-year-old girls in Wisconsin carried out a brutal attack in the name of a monster who didn’t exist.
In Part 2 of our Pure Malice coverage, we continue unraveling one of the most haunting cases born from internet folklore: the stabbing of Peyton Leutner by her friends, Morgan Geyser and Anissa Weier. This chapter takes us beyond the crime itself and into the years that followed — the appeals, the psychiatric evaluations, the court decisions, and the moment Morgan Geyser was granted conditional release… only to attempt an escape from her group home.
We walk you through her release conditions, her disappearance, her recapture, and the fallout that followed. And we also bring you an update on the survivor at the heart of this story: Peyton, whose resilience remains the most powerful part of this case.
If you grew up on Slenderman lore, creepypasta forums, or the early internet horror boom, this episode hits a nerve. And if you’ve ever wondered how digital myth bleeds into real-world violence — and why this case still grips the public a decade later — this deep dive is for you.
Listen now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. And if you want more stories that peel back the layers of cases you think you know, remember to subscribe, rate, and share.
Disclaimer:
The information shared in this podcast and on this website is for informational and entertainment purposes only. The hosts will not be held responsible for any misled interpretations of the contents. The opinions and views expressed are those of the hosts and guests and should not be considered advice. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of any statements from guests or the sufficiency of the information.
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By Riane Nix, Taylor Lynch, & Britni BurksSlenderman was supposed to stay online — a faceless shadow lurking in the corners of the internet, a horror story whispered across forums and creepypasta threads. But in 2014, that fiction snapped into reality when two 12-year-old girls in Wisconsin carried out a brutal attack in the name of a monster who didn’t exist.
In Part 2 of our Pure Malice coverage, we continue unraveling one of the most haunting cases born from internet folklore: the stabbing of Peyton Leutner by her friends, Morgan Geyser and Anissa Weier. This chapter takes us beyond the crime itself and into the years that followed — the appeals, the psychiatric evaluations, the court decisions, and the moment Morgan Geyser was granted conditional release… only to attempt an escape from her group home.
We walk you through her release conditions, her disappearance, her recapture, and the fallout that followed. And we also bring you an update on the survivor at the heart of this story: Peyton, whose resilience remains the most powerful part of this case.
If you grew up on Slenderman lore, creepypasta forums, or the early internet horror boom, this episode hits a nerve. And if you’ve ever wondered how digital myth bleeds into real-world violence — and why this case still grips the public a decade later — this deep dive is for you.
Listen now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. And if you want more stories that peel back the layers of cases you think you know, remember to subscribe, rate, and share.
Disclaimer:
The information shared in this podcast and on this website is for informational and entertainment purposes only. The hosts will not be held responsible for any misled interpretations of the contents. The opinions and views expressed are those of the hosts and guests and should not be considered advice. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of any statements from guests or the sufficiency of the information.
Sources:
Wisconsin Courts+1
CBS News
CBS News+2KPBS Public Media+2
Wikipedia+2CBS News+2
CBS News
KPBS Public Media
CBS News
CBS News
Wikipedia+1
Wikipedia+1
KPBS Public Media
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WTMJ
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CBS News
Wikipedia+1
WTMJ+1
WTMJ+2WTMJ+2
NY1+2WTMJ+2
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TMJ4 News
WTMJ The Guardian+1.
WTMJ+2WTMJ+2
CBS News
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The Guardian+1