Solved Murders - True Crime Stories - Chilling Obsession How Two 12-Year-Olds Planned a Slenderman Attack in Wisconsin PART1 #13

Episode Date: April 26, 2026

#horrorstories #reddithorrorstories #ScaryStories #creepypasta #horrortales#TrueCrimeHorror #SlendermanCase #DisturbingCrime #RealLifeHorror #PsychologicalTerror A chilling true-crime story that blurs the line between fiction and reality. Part 1 explores how an online horror legend spiraled into a real-life nightmare when two 12-year-old girls in Wisconsin became dangerously obsessed with Slenderman. This chapter focuses on their friendship, growing fixation, and the unsettling path that led to a shocking act of violence horrorstories, reddithorrorstories, scarystories, horrorstory, creepypasta, horrorortales, truecrime, slenderman, creepypastacase, realcrime, disturbingstory, psychologicalhorror, internetmyths, youthcrime, shockingcase, darktruecrime, realhorrorstories, crimeanalysis, unsettlingfacts, truecrimefansThis episode includes AI-generated content.

The cold, detached way she talks about what she did might make anyone think they're listening to a hardened criminal with years of experience behind bars. The tone is flat, almost casual, as if she were describing something ordinary. But the person calmly answering the detective's questions is not an adult, not a repeat offender, not someone shaped by decades of violence. It is Morgan Geiser, and at the time of the interrogation, she was only 12 years old. That single fact alone turns this case into one of the most disturbing and unsettling stories ever to come out of the United States. What happened shocked the nation not only because of the brutality involved, but because of the youth of those responsible and the bizarre obsession that destroyed the lives of three families in Wisconsin.

To understand how everything spiraled out of control, it's necessary to go back to the beginning. Peyton Lutner was born in 2002, the first child of Joe and Stacey Lutner. Two years later, the family grew with the arrival of a son named Caden. The Lutner's lived a quiet life in Wisconsin and did their best to give their children a happy, stable upbringing in what could be described as a typical American household. They valued routine, school, and family time, and from the outside, there was nothing unusual about their lives. As soon as Peyton and her brother were old enough, they were enrolled in school in Waukesha. For the Lutners, school was not just about academics but also about social development,

learning how to build friendships, and becoming confident individuals. Peyton, in particular, stood out as a kind and empathetic child. When she was in fourth grade, she noticed a girl in her class who always seemed quiet and withdrawn, often sitting alone. Peyton felt uncomfortable with the idea that someone her age could feel so isolated. She mentioned it to her mother, Stacy, saying that no one deserved to feel lonely. Determined to change that, Peyton made an effort to approach the girl. Slowly, step by step, she broke through the other child's shyness.

Eventually, they talked, and Peyton learned her name, Morgan Geyser. Morgan was the same age as Peyton and, like her, was the oldest child in her family. She lived with her parents, Angie and Matt Geiser, and a younger brother who was several years her junior. There isn't much public information about Morgan's early childhood, but people who knew her described her as quiet, thoughtful, and often lost in her own world. She had moments where her gaze seemed distant, as if her thoughts were wandering far away. Interestingly, these traits were similar to those of her father, despite their otherwise different personalities. Despite these differences, Peyton and Morgan quickly bonded.

Peyton discovered that behind Morgan's shyness was a playful sense of humor and a creative mind. Before long, she considered Morgan her best friend, someone she could trust completely. Like many girls their age, they spent their free time planning activities together. Their parents were happy to see them getting along so well. They played outside, drew pictures for hours, and occasionally had sleepovers. Angie Geyser later recalled those days as some of the happiest memories in her home. She remembered the two girls sitting in Morgan's bedroom, painting their nails, laughing loudly, and leaving a trail of mess behind them.

From an adult's perspective, everything seemed normal. The girls rarely argued, and there were no obvious signs of conflict. Hayden believed Morgan was happy and becoming more confident. Through fourth and fifth grade, their friendship remained strong. But when they entered sixth grade in 2014, things began to change. The shift started with the arrival of another girl, Anissa Wire. Anissa was born on November 10, 2001. She grew up with her parents, Christy and Bill Wyer, and her brother, William.

By 2014, her parents were divorced, but both remained actively involved in their children's lives. They believed they had a healthy balance between giving their kids freedom and staying informed about what was going on. They were confident they knew who their children were talking to and what kinds of topics interested them. From their point of view, everything was under control. The three girls were entering adolescence together.

Payton was 12 years old, and Morgan was about to turn 12 as well. Morgan and Anissa quickly became close friends. Peyton, however, felt uneasy around Anissa from the beginning. She couldn't quite explain why, but something about Anissa bothered her. Later, Payton would describe her as having a cruel streak, subtle but unsettling. As time passed, the tension grew. Morgan and Anissa became deeply interested in horror stories. What started as casual curiosity soon turned into an obsession,

particularly with an online fictional character known as Slender Man. The character had gone viral on the internet and was depicted as a tall, faceless figure who haunted forests and preyed on children. Hayden had no interest in Slender Man at all. The story scared her, and she found them disturbing. Morgan's mother, Angie, knew about her daughter's fascination. Morgan even read some of the stories out loud to her family and showed them images of the character. Angie thought some of it was dark, but she wasn't alarmed.

She assumed Morgan had inherited her taste for horror. When Angie was 11, she had read Stephen King novels that many people would consider terrifying, and she had turned out fine. To her, this seemed like a phase. Morgan's father, Matt, wasn't worried either. He actually found her interest amusing and even posted one of her drawings online. Matt had always enjoyed heavy rock and death metal music, and one of his usernames on social media was Dead Boy 420. Compared to his own tastes, Morgan's interest didn't seem extreme.

Anissa's mother, Christy, on the other hand, had no idea how deeply her daughter was involved in these stories or how seriously she and Morgan took them. The two girls didn't see Slender Man as just a character. They believed in him. Peyton, meanwhile, was uncomfortable and frightened by the idea, but she went along with it because Morgan was her best friend. As for Anissa, Peyton tolerated her presence for the sake of keeping the peace. Then came May 30, 2014, Morgan's 12th birthday. To celebrate, the girls planned a sleep over at Morgan's house. Hayden was used to staying up late during these nights, talking and laughing until exhaustion finally took over.

This time, however, something felt off. Morgan and Anissa claimed they were extremely tired and wanted to go to sleep early. Payton noticed their behavior was strange, but she brushed it aside. The next morning, May 31st, the three girls asked Angie if they could go to the park, something they had done before. Angie agreed without hesitation. The girls left, and Angie stayed behind, busy with household chores. At the Lutner home, the day began like any other. Hayden's parents expected her to return home soon, just as they always did. Annissa's mother felt the same sense of normalcy. None of the parents suspected that anything was wrong. What they didn't know was that a plan

had been forming for months. Morgan and Anissa, driven by their obsession with Slender Man, believed they had to prove their loyalty to him. They thought that by killing Payton, they would be accepted as his servants and allowed to live with him in the forest. Other accounts suggest they believed the sacrifice would protect their families from being harmed by the creature. Originally, they planned to kill Payton with a knife while she slept during the sleepover. But after skating and other activities left the them exhausted, they postponed the attack. At the park, they went into a bathroom, and Anissa suddenly shoved Payton with all her strength, hoping she would hit the concrete wall and pass out.

The plan failed. Payton didn't lose consciousness. Instead, she became angry and confused. The girls quickly claimed it was just a bad joke and invited Peyton to play hide-and-seek in a secluded part of the woods. Trusting her friends, Peyton agreed. She even followed Anissa's suggestion to hide well, covering herself with leaves and sticks so they wouldn't find her easily, completely unaware of what was about to happen. As Peyton crouched among the leaves and branches, trying to stay hidden, she believed they were still playing a game. There was no warning, no dramatic buildup. What happened next was sudden, violent, and nearly fatal. Anissa approached Payton from behind and told her that Morgan was going

to stab her. Payton laughed nervously, thinking it was another joke taken too far. Before she could fully react, Morgan stepped forward, holding a knife. In the seconds that followed, Morgan stabbed Peyton again and again. The attack was chaotic and frenzied. Peyton screamed and begged them to stop, asking why they were doing this to her. At one point, she asked Anissa for help, but Anissa stood by, watching. Later, Anissa would claim she believed Morgan needed to do the stabbing to prove herself to Slender Man. When the attack finally stopped, Payton was left bleeding on the forest floor. She was stabbed 19 times. The injuries were severe, affecting vital organs and coming dangerously close to killing her. Morgan and Anissa believed Peyton was dead.

Certain they had completed their mission, they walked away and headed to toward the nearby interstate, planning to travel north to meet Slender Man in the woods. Against all odds, Payton was still alive. Despite her injuries, she managed to crawl out of the forest. Eventually, she came across a cyclist who was horrified by her condition and immediately called for help. Emergency responders rushed her to the hospital, where surgeons worked for hours to save her life. Payton survived, but only narrowly. Meanwhile, police quickly located Morgan and Anissa. They were found walking calmly, carrying their belongings, and did not attempt to run.

During questioning, both girls spoke openly about what they had done and why. They described Slender Man as if he were real, explaining that they believed killing Payton was necessary. Their lack of visible remorse stunned investigators. Morgan, in particular, spoke with chilling detachment. She explained the plan in detail, as if she were recounting a story rather than describing a real person's suffering. Mental health evaluations later revealed that Morgan had been experiencing severe psychological

issues, including hallucinations and delusions, long before the attack. She believed Slender Man watched her constantly and could read her thoughts. Anissa, while also deeply influenced by the belief, appeared more aware of reality. Experts later suggested she was highly suggestible and had been drawn into Morgan's delusions through their intense friendship. Still, the damage was done. The legal system now faced an unprecedented challenge, how to prosecute children who committed such an extreme act.

Both girls were charged as adults with attempted first-degree intentional homicide, a decision that sparked national debate. Many questioned whether children so young could fully understand the consequences of their actions. Others argued that the severity of the crime left no alternative. During the proceedings, Hayden's family struggled to process what had happened. Their daughter had nearly been murdered by her closest friends. The betrayal cut as deeply as the physical wounds.

Peyton herself underwent extensive physical and emotional recovery. She had to relearn how to trust and how to feel safe again. Morgan's parents were devastated. They expressed shock, guilt and confusion, wondering how they had missed the warning signs. In hindsight, there were clues, Morgan's withdrawal, her fixation on dark fantasies, but nothing that clearly pointed to violence. Anissa's family faced similar questions, grappling with the reality that their daughter had played a role in such a horrific act.

Over time, the cases of Morgan and Anissa diverged. Morgan was diagnosed with early-onset schizophrenia and was deemed not criminally responsible by reason of mental disease. She was committed to a mental health facility, where she would remain until doctors determined she was no longer a threat. Her confinement could last decades. Anissa accepted a plea deal. She pleaded guilty to attempted second-degree intentional homicide and was sentenced to her. to up to 25 years in a mental health institution, followed by supervised release. The judge emphasized the need for treatment rather than punishment alone.

Peyton, meanwhile, slowly rebuilt her life. Though she rarely spoke publicly, her survival became a symbol of resilience. She returned to school, formed new friendships, and focused on healing. Her parents remained fiercely protective, determined to give her as normal a life as possible after the unimaginable trauma. The case forced society to confront uncomfortable questions about the influence of internet culture, the vulnerability of young minds, and the importance of recognizing mental illness early. Slender Man, once a fictional horror story, became associated with real-world violence, forever-changing how people viewed online myths.

In the end, this was not just a story about crime. It was about friendship twisted and into obsession, imagination turning into delusion, and childhood innocence lost far too soon. Three families were forever altered by one decision made in the woods that day. The chilling calm and Morgan Geyser's voice during her interrogation still echoes as a reminder that evil does not always look the way we expect it to. Sometimes it wears the face of a child, shaped by fear, fantasy, and untreated mental illness. And sometimes, survival itself becomes the greatest act of courage.

To be continued.