One of the teens convicted in the infamous “Slender Man” stabbing case is set to be released from a psychiatric facility, sparking alarm among Wisconsin officials who say multiple red flags remain.
Anissa Weier, who was 12 at the time of the 2014 attack, is nearing the end of her court-ordered commitment after serving years in a mental health institution for her role in the nearly fatal stabbing of a classmate. She and another girl claimed they acted under the influence of the fictional internet character Slender Man.
Although Weier’s legal team argues she has been rehabilitated and poses no ongoing threat, prosecutors and mental health officials have expressed concern about her readiness to reenter society. The state flagged recent behavioral evaluations and a lack of transparency in her discharge plans, warning that close monitoring is essential.
As part of her release conditions, Weier will be required to comply with strict supervision, GPS tracking, and regular mental health check-ins. Officials emphasized that any violation of the terms could result in her immediate return to institutional care.
The decision reignites public debate over mental illness, juvenile justice, and the long-term consequences of violent crimes committed by minors. The victim of the attack, who survived multiple stab wounds, has not made a public statement regarding the release.