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What are your thoughts and response to this case and how it was handled?
I believe that the case itself was handled properly, and that there wasn't much bias within it.

Are you satisfied with the outcome? Why or why not?
I don't think the girls should've been able to get off with just having to serve time in mental health institutions. In my opinion, they should also receive intense therapy.

What aspects of the case were handled well? What could have happened differently?
They people in the court took in all of the information without much, if any bias, however, I don't believe they took into account the severity of the stabbings and the intent behind it.

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Slender Man Stabbing Survivor's Remarkable Recovery | Nightline | ABC News

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Step 1: Statistics on Children Incarceration in Indiana

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Step 1: Statistics on Children Incarceration in Indiana

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- In 2013, there were 1,581 children in juvenile facilities and 32 in adult prisons.
- From 1998 to 2013, the number of youth in adult prisons decreased by 64%.
- 258 youth are incarcerated per every 100,000.

- In Indiana, the age of criminal responsibility is 18. When an Indiana citizen turns 18, they are considered to be an adult. Anytime prior to the age of 18, they are considered a minor.

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According to the Youth Law Team, a delinquent act can be classified into two categories: status offenses and acts that would be considered criminal if committed by an adult.

In general, all status offenses are taken to a juvenile court where the judge determines if it is necessary to send a juvenile to a detention center.  However, all acts committed by a minor that is 16 or older, that would be considered illegal if committed by an adult are taken to an 'adult court.'

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For the most part, these are up to the judges discretion. If the judge believes that the minor will not accept help, will commit the crime again, or serves as a harm to society they may be locked up in a detention center.

Some extenuating circumstances take into account a minor's childhood and other factors to determine the severity of the act the minor committed.

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What is JUVENILE COURT? What does JUVENILE COURT mean? JUVENILE COURT meaning & explanation

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A Guide for Parents to the Juvenile Justice System in Indiana “Your Child and Juvenile Court.” The Youth Law T.E.A.M. of Indiana, 2015.
“America's Addiction to Juvenile Incarceration: State by State.” American Civil Liberties Union, Aclu, www.aclu.org/issues/juvenile-justice/youth-incarceration/americas-addiction-juvenile-incarceration-state-state.

“Detective Shares Victim's Account in Slender Man Stabbing Case.” WISN, WISN, 9 Oct. 2017, www.wisn.com/article/anissa-weier-slender-man-trial-day-2/12234675.
News, ABC, director. Slender Man Stabbing Survivor's Remarkable Recovery. YouTube, YouTube, 27 Sept. 2014, www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQZzJpRWFCY.

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The case, known as "The Slender Man Stabbing," took place in Waukesha, Wisconsin. At the time, all of the girls involved in the case were 12 years old. Morgan Geyser and Anissa Weier lured fellow classmate Payton Leutner into the woods with the promise of meeting Slender Man where they stabbed Leutner 19 times. The girls believed that providing a sacrifice to Slender Man would appease him and keep him from harming them and their families. After the stabbing, they left Leutner to die. However, she managed to crawl out of the woods and received help from a person riding their bike.

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Prosecutor(s): Ted Szczupakiewicz

Geyser's Defense lawyer: Anthony Cotton

Weier's Defense lawyer: Joseph Smith

Detectives/investigators: Shelly Fisher & Michelle Trusson

Role of community: The community was shaken by the stabbing and wanted the girls to be held responsible.

Role of media: The story was all over the news and received national coverage. This created a large response to the case which put pressure on the prosecutors.

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Anissa Weier (left) and Morgan Geyser (right)

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In your opinion, how should cases involving children as defendants be handled?

I think that cases involving children as defendants should be handled in a manner that makes sure their mental health is being accounted for and that they are addressing the fact that their brain isn't fully developed.

What should happen when a child commits a crime?

The crime should be addressed and assessed as a crime itself. Then it should be taken into account that that the child's brain has yet to fully develop. After careful consideration, the court should then proceed with what they determine to be the best method.

Do you agree or disagree about the current rules and regulations regarding this topic in the state of Indiana?

I don't believe that children should be able to face life sentences in Indiana for the crimes the commit. Other than that, I agree with the majority of rules and regulations.