Payton Leutner
Payton Leutner is a survivor of the 2014 stabbing incident in Waukesha, Wisconsin, where she was attacked by her classmates Morgan Geyser and Anissa Weier. Leutner survived the assault and has since become an advocate for mental health awareness and personal resilience.
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Payton Leutner survived the brutal attack and was found by a cyclist.
Morgan Geyser, 'Slender Man' stabber, captured after fleeing custody
United Kingdom· 2025-11-24
In 2017, Geyser pleaded guilty to attempted first-degree intentional homicide in the violent stabbing of Payton Leutner.
Manhunt for 'Slender Man' stabber Morgan Geyser ends after police locate her
United States· 2025-11-24
Payton Leutner was the victim of a frenzied attack by Morgan Geyser and Anissa Weier, surviving after being stabbed multiple times.
Slender Man stabber Morgan Geyser missing in Wisconsin
Australia· 2025-11-24
In 2017, Geyser pleaded guilty to attempted first-degree intentional homicide in the violent stabbing of Payton Leutner.
Manhunt for 'Slender Man' stabber Morgan Geyser ends after police locate herUnited States· 2025-11-24Payton Leutner was stabbed by Morgan Geyser and Anissa Weier during an attack meant to impress the fictional character Slender Man.
Morgan Geyser found: What we know about the search and the details of the ‘Slender Man’ caseUnited States· 2025-11-24
Payton Leutner was the classmate who was stabbed by Geyser and barely survived the attack.
US woman behind Slender Man stabbing is missing after leaving group home | WisconsinUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-24Payton Leutner was the 12-year-old classmate who was stabbed by Morgan Geyser and survived the attack.
'Slender Man' stabber to be released despite warnings from officialsUnited States· 2025-04-13
Payton Leutner was stabbed 19 times by Morgan Geyser and Anissa Weier but survived the attack.
Wisconsin judge refuses to block Slender Man attacker’s release from psychiatric hospitalUnited States· 2025-03-07