Legal Developments
, aged 22, has filed a new petition to Waukesha County Circuit Judge Michael Bohren, seeking release from the , marking her third request in two years.
The petition, which cites state laws for mandatory examination and hearing timelines, was filed as Geyser's previous requests were denied, with concerns over public safety. A hearing is scheduled for Nov. 1.
Background and Context
Geyser and Anissa Weier, at 12 years old, orchestrated a near-fatal stabbing of their classmate Payton Leutner in 2014, aiming to please the fictional character .
Following the attack, which left Leutner with severe injuries, Geyser was convicted of attempted first-degree intentional homicide due to mental illness, while Weier, granted release in 2021, was convicted of attempted second-degree intentional homicide.