During the trial, Geyser apologized to Leutner, and her family. “I never meant for it to happen,” she said, “and I hope she’s doing well.”
Of course, this is an emotionally-charged case that involves children—both victims and perpetrators. Reaction on Twitter to Geyser’s severe sentencing has been very mixed.
so very sad. From what the court case has indicated, I honestly feel bad for her, and hope that with proper treatment she can live something of a stable life
— Timothy -Truth is not Subjective- Bend (@BendTimothy) February 2, 2018
That's rediculous I've known people that have killed someone and got 8/years
— 50something American male (@gabriel_drac) February 2, 2018
There has got to be something wrong when you’re sentencing 12 year old girls for 40 years! Albeit a despicable crime, a caring society would help and work to rehabilitate, not just lock away for ever!
— Chris M (@Struktural) February 2, 2018
This is insane. Adults who actual commit murder don’t even get a 40 year sentence
— Shawn Spencer, SBS (@AlmostShawn) February 2, 2018
It's in a mental ward which seems more fair. Not prison but a place for her to get help as well as the length to justify the severity of her action
— steev (@OkSteev) February 2, 2018
She’s a friggin KID. Like yeah, what she did was wrong, but she doesn’t deserve to be locked up and the key thrown away
— Megan Rowe (@seemegain) February 2, 2018
Some youngsters are very prone to suggestions through the media especially social media.Shame
— GlynnAlexanderLucas (@GAlexanderlucas) February 2, 2018
Good. I hope she rots.
— Teresa (@tdfrost15) February 2, 2018
It's weird remembering the thread where slenderman came into being and years later this happens all because of a friggin imaginary boogeyman made on a joke forum.
— NotmyBirthday (@BirthdayNotmy) February 2, 2018
She needs general population prison she’s a monster
— rgh (@rghhappy) February 2, 2018
Ridiculous. The US has very little respect for the rights of children.
— jane hudson (@hudsonjane5) February 2, 2018