In 2012, 16-year-old Skylar Neese was lured out of her house by her friends, Sheila and Rachel, who planned to kill her. They attacked her in the woods, and she was stabbed over 50 times. They kept her murder a secret until Rachel confessed months later. Both girls were arrested, and Skylar’s tweets about their friendship became chilling after the truth surfaced.
On July 6, 2012, after her parents wished her goodnight and thought she was asleep, 16-year-old Skylar Neese was seen on grainy CCTV slipping out her bedroom window and getting into a waiting car. Her friends had told her they wanted to go for a late-night drive—but they had planned something far more sinister. That was the last time she was seen alive.
Skylar Neese was a bright, outgoing 16-year-old from Star City, West Virginia. She was close friends with Sheila Eddy and later became close with Rachel Shoaf. Over time, tension grew between them. Skylar confided in others and posted online hints suggesting her two friends were keeping secrets and leaving her out. Sheila and Rachel decided they didn’t want to be friends with her anymore — but instead of simply cutting her off, they started talking about killing her.
On July 5, 2012, Skylar returned home from her shift at Wendy’s. That night, Sheila and Rachel texted her, inviting her to sneak out for a drive, as they had done before. Just after midnight, Skylar climbed out her bedroom window. A grainy surveillance camera caught her walking across the parking lot and getting into a silver sedan. It was the last time she was seen alive.
The girls drove her to a remote wooded area in Pennsylvania, just across the state line — a spot they had chosen in advance. Once there, they suggested going for a walk. At a signal, they counted to three, then both pulled out knives and attacked her. Skylar tried to run but was quickly overpowered. She was stabbed over 50 times. After killing her, they covered her body with branches and left her in the woods.
When Skylar didn’t come home, her parents thought she had run away. Police initially treated it as a runaway case since her window was left open and nothing appeared taken. But Skylar’s phone stopped pinging, and she never accessed her bank account or social media again. As days turned into weeks, suspicion grew around Sheila and Rachel, who publicly joined search efforts and posted affectionate tributes to Skylar online.
Months later, under pressure and struggling emotionally, Rachel confessed in January 2013. She led police to Skylar’s body, which was found in March 2013, badly decomposed and hidden under debris. DNA evidence and Rachel’s detailed account confirmed what had happened.
Sheila Eddy was arrested in May 2013. Rachel Shoaf pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in May 2013 and later testified against Sheila. In January 2014, Sheila pleaded guilty to first-degree murder.
Rachel Shoaf was sentenced to 30 years with eligibility for parole after 10 years. Sheila Eddy received life in prison with parole eligibility after 15 years.
Their motive, as Rachel calmly told investigators: “We just didn’t like her anymore.”
After Skylar vanished, Sheila Eddy posted on Twitter (now X), “We really did go on three.” She also wrote, “Wondering why my best friend had to go like this,” and, “No one on this earth can handle me and Rachel. And if you think you can, you’re wrong.” Another post read, “Rest easy Skylar, you’ll ALWAYS be my best friend. I miss you more than you could ever know.” These tweets later took on a chilling meaning after the truth came out.
Now that you’re here, if you enjoy true crime stories like this, consider following this account for more. Thanks for reading.
On July 6, 2012, after her parents wished her goodnight and thought she was asleep, 16-year-old Skylar Neese was seen on grainy CCTV slipping out her bedroom window and getting into a waiting car. Her friends had told her they wanted to go for a late-night drive—but they had planned something far more sinister. That was the last time she was seen alive.Skylar Neese was a bright, outgoing 16-year-old from Star City, West Virginia. She was close friends with Sheila Eddy and later became close with Rachel Shoaf. Over time, tension grew between them. Skylar confided in others and posted online hints suggesting her two friends were keeping secrets and leaving her out. Sheila and Rachel decided they didn’t want to be friends with her anymore — but instead of simply cutting her off, they started talking about killing her.
On July 5, 2012, Skylar returned home from her shift at Wendy’s. That night, Sheila and Rachel texted her, inviting her to sneak out for a drive, as they had done before. Just after midnight, Skylar climbed out her bedroom window. A grainy surveillance camera caught her walking across the parking lot and getting into a silver sedan. It was the last time she was seen alive.The girls drove her to a remote wooded area in Pennsylvania, just across the state line — a spot they had chosen in advance. Once there, they suggested going for a walk. At a signal, they counted to three, then both pulled out knives and attacked her. Skylar tried to run but was quickly overpowered. She was stabbed over 50 times. After killing her, they covered her body with branches and left her in the woods.
When Skylar didn’t come home, her parents thought she had run away. Police initially treated it as a runaway case since her window was left open and nothing appeared taken. But Skylar’s phone stopped pinging, and she never accessed her bank account or social media again. As days turned into weeks, suspicion grew around Sheila and Rachel, who publicly joined search efforts and posted affectionate tributes to Skylar online.Months later, under pressure and struggling emotionally, Rachel confessed in January 2013. She led police to Skylar’s body, which was found in March 2013, badly decomposed and hidden under debris. DNA evidence and Rachel’s detailed account confirmed what had happened.
Sheila Eddy was arrested in May 2013. Rachel Shoaf pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in May 2013 and later testified against Sheila. In January 2014, Sheila pleaded guilty to first-degree murder.
Rachel Shoaf was sentenced to 30 years with eligibility for parole after 10 years. Sheila Eddy received life in prison with parole eligibility after 15 years.
Their motive, as Rachel calmly told investigators: “We just didn’t like her anymore.”After Skylar vanished, Sheila Eddy posted on Twitter (now X), “We really did go on three.” She also wrote, “Wondering why my best friend had to go like this,” and, “No one on this earth can handle me and Rachel. And if you think you can, you’re wrong.” Another post read, “Rest easy Skylar, you’ll ALWAYS be my best friend. I miss you more than you could ever know.” These tweets later took on a chilling meaning after the truth came out.Now that you’re here, if you enjoy true crime stories like this, consider following this account for more. Thanks for reading.
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On July 6, 2012, after her parents wished her goodnight and thought she was asleep, 16-year-old Skylar Neese was seen on grainy CCTV slipping out her bedroom window and getting into a waiting car. Her friends had told her they wanted to go for a late-night drive—but they had planned something far more sinister. That was the last time she was seen alive. ... Skylar Neese was a bright, outgoing 16-year-old from Star City, West Virginia. She was close friends with Sheila Eddy and later became close with Rachel Shoaf. Over time, tension grew between them. Skylar confided in others and posted online hints suggesting her two friends were keeping secrets and leaving her out. Sheila and Rachel decided they didn’t want to be friends with her anymore — but instead of simply cutting her off, they started talking about killing her.
On July 5, 2012, Skylar returned home from her shift at Wendy’s. That night, Sheila and Rachel texted her, inviting her to sneak out for a drive, as they had done before. Just after midnight, Skylar climbed out her bedroom window. A grainy surveillance camera caught her walking across the parking lot and getting into a silver sedan. It was the last time she was seen alive. ... The girls drove her to a remote wooded area in Pennsylvania, just across the state line — a spot they had chosen in advance. Once there, they suggested going for a walk. At a signal, they counted to three, then both pulled out knives and attacked her. Skylar tried to run but was quickly overpowered. She was stabbed over 50 times. After killing her, they covered her body with branches and left her in the woods.
When Skylar didn’t come home, her parents thought she had run away. Police initially treated it as a runaway case since her window was left open and nothing appeared taken. But Skylar’s phone stopped pinging, and she never accessed her bank account or social media again. As days turned into weeks, suspicion grew around Sheila and Rachel, who publicly joined search efforts and posted affectionate tributes to Skylar online. ... Months later, under pressure and struggling emotionally, Rachel confessed in January 2013. She led police to Skylar’s body, which was found in March 2013, badly decomposed and hidden under debris. DNA evidence and Rachel’s detailed account confirmed what had happened.
Sheila Eddy was arrested in May 2013. Rachel Shoaf pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in May 2013 and later testified against Sheila. In January 2014, Sheila pleaded guilty to first-degree murder.
Rachel Shoaf was sentenced to 30 years with eligibility for parole after 10 years. Sheila Eddy received life in prison with parole eligibility after 15 years.
Their motive, as Rachel calmly told investigators: “We just didn’t like her anymore.” ... After Skylar vanished, Sheila Eddy posted on Twitter (now X), “We really did go on three.” She also wrote, “Wondering why my best friend had to go like this,” and, “No one on this earth can handle me and Rachel. And if you think you can, you’re wrong.” Another post read, “Rest easy Skylar, you’ll ALWAYS be my best friend. I miss you more than you could ever know.” These tweets later took on a chilling meaning after the truth came out. ... Now that you’re here, if you enjoy true crime stories like this, consider following this account for more. Thanks for reading.
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