Two middle school girls obsessed with the fictional character Slender Man attempt to murder their classmate as a sacrifice. The podcast delves into the origins of Slender Man, the planning of the murder, and the legal proceedings that followed. It also explores the impact of the internet and the responsibility of parents in monitoring their children's online activities.
The podcast discusses how two young girls became obsessed with the internet urban legend Slender Man, leading them to plan the murder of their best friend.
The podcast highlights the legal consequences faced by Morgan and Anissa, who were charged with attempted murder and sentenced to mental health facilities.
Deep dives
Belief in Slender Man
Morgan and Anissa become obsessed with the internet urban legend Slender Man, believing in its existence and fearing for their lives.
The Plan to Prove Themselves
To protect themselves and their families, Morgan and Anissa develop a plan to become proxies of Slender Man, which involves sacrificing their best friend, Bella, through a murder.
The Attempted Murder
During a sleepover at Morgan's birthday party, Morgan and Anissa attempt to kill Bella by stabbing her multiple times, but Bella manages to escape and get help.
Apprehension and Consequences
Morgan and Anissa are apprehended, and they confess to the crime. They are charged with attempted murder and ultimately receive mental health facility sentences.
Two middle school girls, Morgan Geyser and Anissa Weier, decide to sacrifice their friend Payton Leutner to the infamous supernatural internet meme known as “Slender Man.” After reading stories about Slender Man online, the 12-year-old girls attempt to murder their classmate, but they soon discover that committing a cold-blooded murder is harder than it seems.