Frances Zaayer, the subject of Netflix's new true crime series Worst Neighbor Ever, pleaded guilty to murder and was sentenced to 35 years in prison for the 2018 shooting that killed David Scott and severely injured his wife Shawna Scott. She will be eligible for parole in 2038.
What Did Frances Zaayer Do?
In May 2018, Zaayer walked across the street to the Scott family's home in Kentucky carrying a gun. She fired at Shawna and David Scott, killing David and leaving Shawna with devastating facial injuries. The attack followed a prolonged feud that began when the Scotts moved to Kentucky to be closer to Shawna's family, only to find Zaayer, an old family friend, living across the street.
According to the episode synopsis, what started as a fun rekindling of a teenage friendship turned sour when Zaayer's odd and controlling behavior escalated into what Shawna described as racially motivated violence. The feud led to frequent police calls, with former Deputy Duana Kidd stating, "I was called to Washington Avenue almost daily, it was over and over all the time."
Where Is Frances Zaayer Now?
Zaayer is currently serving a 35-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to murder, second-degree assault, and first-degree wanton endangerment in 2022. She will be eligible for parole in 2038. Shawna Scott expressed fear about Zaayer's potential release, saying, "It's my biggest fear for Frances to be paroled. My fear for my kids, my family. Honestly, I hope she never gets out. There's still a fear that's in the back of my head every day."
Netflix's Worst Neighbor Ever
The four-part series, released on June 1, 2026, comes from the creators of Worst Roommate Ever and Worst Ex Ever. It features eyewitness accounts, law enforcement interviews, and body-cam footage, exploring cases of harassment, intimidation, and deadly violence in close-knit neighborhoods. Episode one, titled "She Finally Snapped," focuses on the Zaayer case.
