A 16-year-old girl vanishes from her home in the middle of the night. There was no trace as to what could have happened. Did she run away, or did something more sinister occur?

In this true crime story of Love and Murder, we talk about the case of Skylar Neese, a bright 16-year-old girl from Star City, West Virginia, whose life was cut short by the very friends she trusted. Skylar, known for her infectious smile and aspirations to become a criminal defense attorney, had no idea that her best friends, Sheila Eddy and Rachel Shoaf, were secretly plotting her murder.

On the night of July 5, 2012, after sneaking out of her bedroom window, Skylar thought she was going on a late-night joyride with her friends. Little did she know, it would be her last journey. The following morning, when her parents discovered her missing, a frantic search ensued. As days turned into weeks, suspicion began to fall on Sheila and Rachel, whose stories were inconsistent and behavior increasingly suspicious.

Months later, the horrifying truth came to light when Rachel Shoaf cracked under pressure and confessed to the brutal murder, leading police to Skylar's hidden remains in the Pennsylvania woods. The shocking betrayal by her closest friends, who stabbed her over 50 times, left a community in disbelief and led to the initiation of "Skylar's Law," ensuring faster responses to missing child cases.

Join us as we delve into the disturbing details of this case, from the twisted friendship that turned deadly to the justice that followed. It's a story of deception, manipulation, and the devastating cost of misplaced trust. 

Poll: Do you think Rachel was truly remorseful? 

Should she have been released on parole in 2023?
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Past cases mentioned in this episode:
Murder & Mayhem – Randy Gay
https://murderandlove.com/murder-mayhem-randy-gay/

Sources:
https://wvmetronews.com/2013/09/18/eddy-pleads-not-guilty-to-kidnapping-and-murder-charges/
https://abcnews.go.com/blogs/headlines/2014/07/shocking-tweets-from-skylar-neeses-killer-after-she-stabbed-her-to-death/
https://www.cnn.com/2013/05/01/justice/west-virginia-teen-killed
https://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/05/us/west-virginia-teens-murder
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/skylar-neese-murder-case


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Hi! It's Ky, the host of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide. In this podcast, I tell you true crime cases of relationships that turned to murder, love that turned to homicide, and trust that turned to betrayal. Join me as we delve into true narratives that unravel the thin line between passion and peril, exploring the darkest corners of the human heart. These are not just stories; they're cautionary tales that make you question the fragility of emotions and the unforeseen consequences that love, or what appears to be love, can bring. So, buckle up for a journey through the tumultuous landscapes of romance gone wrong, only on Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide.

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