A Wisconsin girl who stabbed her classmate in 2014 in an attempt to please the fictional internet character ‘Slender Man’ is requesting her third release from a mental institution. The girl, who was 12 years old at the time of the incident, lured her classmate into the woods and stabbed her 19 times. She later told police that she did it in order to impress Slender Man, a fictional character known for stalking and abducting children.
The girl was found not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect and has been receiving treatment at a mental institution ever since. She has requested release twice before, both of which were denied by a judge who deemed her a danger to herself and others. Now, she is once again seeking to be released and live with her father under strict conditions.
The case shocked the community and sparked debates about the role of the internet in influencing vulnerable young minds. Slender Man is a popular internet meme known for inspiring fear among children, and some experts believe that exposure to such disturbing content can have a negative impact on mental health.
The girl’s request for release has divided opinions, with some arguing that she should be given a second chance after years of treatment and rehabilitation, while others believe that she should remain in the institution for the safety of others. A hearing is set to take place to determine if she will be granted her third release from the mental facility.
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