Hulu premiered its gripping new three-part true crime docuseries, 'Friends Like These: The Murder of Skylar Neese,' today, March 6, 2026. The series delves into the heartbreaking 2012 murder of 16-year-old Skylar Neese from Star City, West Virginia, by her two best friends, Sheila Eddy and Rachel Shoaf. Directed by Clair Titley, known for 'The Contestant,' the series aims to give a voice to Skylar through her own words and digital footprint.

The docuseries meticulously re-examines the shocking betrayal that stunned a community, utilizing social media archives, personal diaries, and exclusive interviews. Viewers will hear from Skylar's parents, Dave and Mary Neese, as well as investigators, friends, and experts who were close to the case. Director Clair Titley expressed the team's commitment to portraying Skylar as a person, stating, "We wanted Skylar to have a voice, and this was one of the key things early on. She'd left behind this incredible digital archive of tweets and social media posts, but also bits of writing that her parents would allow us some access to."

Produced by Dorothy St Pictures for Hulu, the series explores the pressures of adolescence and the complexities of friendships in the digital age, alongside the devastating consequences of betrayal. The series also streams on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the U.S. and internationally. The tragedy of Skylar Neese's death also led to the enactment of "Skylar's Law" in West Virginia in 2013, which expanded the state's Amber Alert criteria.