Friend Murder Case Gets New Hulu Documentary Series
16-year-old Skylar Neese was killed by her two best friends in 2012. Now the story is told in a new three-part Hulu series.
Skylar Neese, 16, disappeared from her home in Star City, West Virginia, on July 6, 2012. Months later it was revealed that she had been stabbed to death by her two friends, Sheila Eddy and Rachel Shoaf, who were also 16 at the time of the crime. The case is now revisited in the three-part documentary series Friends Like These, which premiered on Hulu on March 6, 2026.
Told Through Social Media and Intimate Interviews
The series reconstructs Skylar Neese's story using social media posts, intimate interviews, and Skylar's own words. The approach offers a layered portrait of the case, giving viewers a chance to understand the victim, the perpetrators, and the people whose lives were shaped by the tragedy. If you are interested in cases involving young victims, this documentary provides a rare and personal perspective.
Confession Led Police to the Body
Rachel Shoaf was among the first to speak up, confessing to the killing and leading police to Skylar's remains. In January 2014, Sheila Eddy pleaded guilty to first-degree murder. Her friend Rachel Shoaf followed in February 2014, pleading guilty to second-degree murder. Cases like this one, where teenage perpetrators are involved, continue to raise difficult questions about friendship, trust, and violence.
Available Now on Hulu
All three episodes of Friends Like These were released simultaneously on March 6, 2026, allowing viewers to watch the full story without waiting. The series is available on Hulu and for subscribers to the bundled Hulu plan on Disney+. For more stories about true crime documentaries, follow truecrime.news.
