More than 13 years after 16-year-old Skylar Neese vanished from her Star City, West Virginia, home, her heartbreaking story of betrayal and murder is drawing renewed attention with the premiere of Hulu's three-part docuseries *Friends Like These: The Murder of Skylar Neese* on March 6, 2026. The series, streaming on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+, uses social media posts, interviews and Skylar's own words to explore the pressures of adolescence, digital-age friendships and the devastating consequences of betrayal.
Skylar Annette Neese was a bright, ambitious high school sophomore at University High School in Morgantown. A straight-A student with a 4.0 GPA, she worked part-time at a fast-food restaurant and dreamed of becoming a lawyer. Described by family and friends as kind, outgoing and deeply loyal, Skylar maintained a close circle that included her two best friends: Sheila Eddy and Rachel Shoaf. The trio often hung out together, sharing typical teenage experiences — school, parties and late-night adventures.
