Slender Man stabbing: Morgan Geyser's conditional release plan reviewed
Morgan Geyser hearing on conditional release
Morgan Geyser will return to the Winnebago Mental Health Institute for the next 30 days, as her case manager drafts an updated conditional release plan.
WAUKESHA, Wis. - Morgan Geyser, one of two people convicted in the Slender Man stabbing that took place more than a decade ago, appeared in court on Monday, April 28. During the hearing, Geyser's conditional release plan was discussed.
Conditional release plan
What we know:
Morgan Geyser will return to the Winnebago Mental Health Institute for the next 30 days, as her case manager drafts an updated conditional release plan.
"We have a large problem," said Ted Szczupakiewicz, prosecutor. "The entire state of Wisconsin, judge, and we have a plan that has her eight miles away."
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On Monday morning, prosecutors objected to the original report, noting that Geyser’s group home is located eight miles from the victim, Payton Leutner. Leutner’s mother, Stacie, told the court via Zoom that her family was "very concerned" about Geyser living in such close proximity.
Slender Man stabbing: Morgan Geyser's conditional release plan
Morgan Geyser, one of two people convicted in the Slender Man stabbing that took place more than a decade ago, will appear in court on Monday, April 28.
"What consideration has been given to Payton’s rights and her needs for safety?" asked Stacie Leutner, Payton's mother. "They made no effort to ascertain details of Payton’s daily life that would be pertinent to this planning."
Leutner said her family was not consulted when DHS officials drafted Geyser’s release plan.
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Geyser’s attorney, Donna Kuchler, stated that wherever Geyser is placed, she will have GPS monitoring.
The judge ordered the Department of Health Services to draft a new plan. he questioned why details were not shared with the court or defense sooner.
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Meanwhile, a no-contact order with the victim remains in place. The judge ordered all modifications to the plan be submitted to the court by May 28. Geyser will be back in court June 9.
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The Source: The information in this post was provided by Wisconsin Circuit Court Access as well as previous FOX6 News coverage on this developing story.