The theory behind the name is that Proxies are entities or people who are under the influence or control of the Slender Man (or the same force that influences Slender Man), and act based on its ...

Authorities say Morgan repeatedly told detectives it was “necessary” to kill Payton to become “proxies” of Slender Man and live with him in his mansion in the woods.

These are "entities or people who are under the influence or control of the Slender Man (or the same force that influences Slender Man), and act based on its wants and needs- hence, Proxies serve ...

Slender Man’s Proxies . The girls accused of stabbing their friend said they did it in order to become "proxies" of Slender Man, according to prosecutors. One Slender Man site explains: ...

The Slender Man myth started on Something Awful, grew into Creepypasta, then went to Hollywood. The horror movie doesn’t do it justice. The film also doesn’t address the real-life ...

The Slender Man had become a horror meme on the internet, and so he became a horror meme in fiction as well. Stories began focusing on the idea that if you thought about him too long, or sometimes ...

When asked to describe "Slender Man," Morgan told the detective on the interrogation tape that he was "a tall, faceless man who preys on children," according to the tapes. "He watches you," she added.

Together, Weier and Geyser grew obsessed with Slender Man and plotted to kill their classmate, Payton Leutner, in an effort to become "proxies" for the character, who they believed was real.

Police say two girls, both 12-years-old, tried to kill their friend in order to please "Slender Man," a demon-like character that has been floating through the Internet since around 2009.  ...

Northwestern alumnae Tessa Dettman (Communication ’17) and Carisa Gonzalez will star in “Proxy,” a new musical presented by Underscore Theatre Company. The show opens Oct. 22 and closes Nov ...

When authorities questioned Geyser and Weir, the two said they committed the crime to please Slender Man and become his “proxies” because they believed the character would hurt their families ...

But what is 'The Slender Man'? A fictional Internet character, The Slender Man is known for his ghastly appearance, unnaturally long arms and torso, and always wears a dark suit. According to the ...