The true crime documentary Friends Like These: The Murder of Skylar Neese, now streaming on Disney+, explores the disappearance of 16-year-old Skylar Neese, a case viewers have described as "sad beyond belief."
The Case
In July 2012, Skylar Neese vanished from her West Virginia home. It was later discovered that she had been picked up in a car the night of her disappearance, but questions remain about who was driving and where they went.
The three-part series, released in March, examines these questions and more, remaining an underrated watch for true crime fans.
Series Synopsis
Disney's synopsis reads: "When 16-year-old Skylar Neese vanishes from her West Virginia home, her family and community are thrown into turmoil. As the search for answers intensifies, attention turns toward Skylar’s closest friends – uncovering a tangled web of secrets, betrayal, and identity."
The synopsis continues: "Told through social media posts, intimate interviews, and Skylar’s own words, Friends Like These: The Murder of Skylar Neese is a gripping true-crime docuseries that immerses viewers in the emotional intensity of adolescence. From the thrill of rebellion to the fragility of friendship, this three-part series captures the pressures of growing up in the digital age – and the devastating consequences when love turns to hate."
Discovery of Remains
Skylar's remains were not discovered until January 2013, shortly after her family celebrated her 17th birthday without her.
Viewer Reactions
Those familiar with the case have deemed it "heartbreaking," with some vowing to avoid the series altogether. One person said: "This [is] one that I'll have to avoid watching just because of how angry the case made me back when it happened. R.I.P. Skylar."
Another viewer remarked: "This has got to be one of the best documentaries I've seen. Those two girls are pure evil." Someone else described the story as "sad beyond belief," while another wrote: "This was a crazyyyyy one! I was infuriated by the end."
Other Coverage
Friends Like These is not the only documentary on the case. It was previously explored in a two-hour special episode of ABC's 20/20 and featured on multiple true crime podcasts.
Friends Like These: The Murder of Skylar Neese is now streaming on Disney+.
