Slender Man Stabbing: A Descent Into Delusion

In May 2014, the quiet town of Waukesha, Wisconsin, became the site of a shocking and nearly fatal attack. Two 12-year-old girls, Morgan Geyser and Anissa Weier, lured their friend, Payton Leutner, into the woods under the guise of a game—only to stab her 19 times and leave her for dead. Their chilling motive? A belief that by killing in Slender Man’s name, they could prove their loyalty to the internet-born entity and secure their safety.

In this episode of Chillworthy, we dive deep into the horrifying case that blurred the line between fantasy and reality. How did an online urban legend take hold of two young minds so completely? What psychological and social factors contributed to their descent into delusion? And how did the justice system handle a crime committed by children?Join us as we unravel the unsettling details of the Slender Man stabbing, exploring the power of internet folklore, the dangers of shared psychosis, and the lasting impact this case had on true crime, digital culture, and the families involved.

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