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Three • Wavland

After midnight on July 6th, 2012, three teenage girls walked into the thick Appalachian woods somewhere along the Mason-Dixon county line. Hours later, under the glow of a nearly full moon, only two walked out. The very last time Dave and Mary Neese saw their only child Skylar was in a grainy black-and-white video. In it, she's sneaking out of her ground-floor bedroom in the middle of the night, her purse over her shoulder, her brown hair swinging as she hurries across the small parking lot to a waiting car. What happened to Skylar Neese has become gothic American lore: the odd girl out in a vicious teenage triangle. But in the ten years since that fateful night beneath the West Virginia stars, a fuller portrait of what happened has emerged. From award-winning journalists Justine Harman and Holly Millea comes a gripping 10-part series featuring Skylar's family, closest friends, and law enforcement who lived the case—and are still living it.

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Three • Wavland

Episodes

  • Silent Snow, Secret Snow | Chapter 6

    In the Three podcast's latest episode on the Silent Snow, Secret Snow case, significant revelations emerge. The summary details the positive identification of Skylar Neese's remains and the disturbing location where her skull was found months later.

    It also chronicles the investigation process, including Rachel Shoaf's confession and plea deal for second-degree murder, as well as the authorities covertly building their case against Sheila. The summary highlights both suspects' unsettling social media activity—insensitive posts, birthday messages to Skylar, and cryptic tweets—during and after the murder investigation.

    Mar 15, 2024

  • "They Know" | Chapter 5

    In this episode of the Three podcast, the horrifying confession of Rachel Shoaf in the murder of Skylar Neese is revealed. Rachel meticulously describes how she and Sheila Eddy lured Skylar to a secluded area, attacked her from behind, and eventually killed her. The blunt confession leaves law enforcement officers stunned, while Sheila Eddy reacts with anger and hostility.

    The summary details the chilling events and evidence that led authorities to locate Skylar's remains and belongings. It also captures the contrasting reactions of law enforcement's relief at confirming the truth, and Sheila's defiance in refusing to discuss the murder.

    Mar 8, 2024

  • Hunger Games | Chapter 4

    In this episode, Rachel confesses to Skylar's murder and the detailed plan she executed with Sheila. The summary delves into Rachel's volatile relationship with her mother, Patricia, rife with alleged physical abuse and their confrontations.

    It explores the immense pressure Rachel faced from concealing secrets - likely related to Skylar - which seemed to push her over the edge. Accounts from Rachel's acquaintances shed light on how stress from this situation led to her "self-destructing" through violent outbursts, potentially culminating in Skylar's tragic end.

    Mar 1, 2024

  • Dear Diary | Chapter 3

    In this episode of the "Dear Diary" podcast, the complex dynamics between three teenage friends, Sheila, Rachel, and Skylar, take a dark turn after Skylar's disappearance. Authorities suspect Sheila and Rachel are withholding crucial information, as their stories continue to change and their behavior grows increasingly evasive.

    Investigators uncover unsettling details, including coded diary entries that seemingly reference "the Skylar situation," surveillance footage contradicting Sheila's alibi, and even a recording of her and her friends casually discussing murder methods. As the investigation progresses, authorities grapple with the emotional toll and uncertainty surrounding Skylar's fate, leaving more questions than answers about the circumstances leading to her disappearance.

    Feb 23, 2024

  • The Day After | Chapter 2

    This episode of Three explores the mysterious disappearance of Skylar, a teenager who vanished after climbing out her bedroom window. As police investigate, they grow increasingly suspicious of Skylar's friends Sheila and Rachel, whose testimonies match suspiciously well. Surveillance footage contradicting the girls' accounts heightens the police's doubts.

    With Sheila and Rachel exhibiting strange behavior, the authorities persist in scrutinizing the two friends despite initial pushback. Officers note Sheila's lack of concern, her calculated emotional outbursts, and her provocative dressing at the station. As the investigation unfolds, listeners gain insight into the complexities of a missing persons case and the intricate process of examining potential suspects.

    Feb 16, 2024