Skylar Neese, 16, of Star City W.Va., was stabbed to death July 6, 2012, by two friends, and her body wasn't found until six months later where the memorial site is now located. Please enter your email and password to sign in. In September 2013, Shelia was identified as the second perpetrator of the crime and was tried as an adult and indicted on one count each of first-degree murder, kidnapping, and conspiracy. [8] Police determined that the unknown sedan in which Neese was last seen belonged to Eddy and interviewed her. 27 cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. She refused to address the victims or show remorse for her actions. The scenario was like something straight out of Mean Girls, but things were about to get a lot more grisly. She was also the daughter of divorced parents and came from a religious family. Try again later. After she pleaded guilty, Shoaf's family released a public statement: "We are truly sorry for the pain that she has caused the Neese family, and we know her actions are unforgivable and inexcusable," per the Charleston Daily Mail. "The revised law now requires law enforcement to relay initial reports of any missing child to state police, regardless if the person is a runaway," CBS News reports. The Neeses also transformed the wooded area where their daughter's body had been found into a memorial. Technology can obstruct empathy's development and foster detachment," writes Millea. WebSkylar Neese: The Memorial The lonely stretch of road where Skylar was killed is located in Wayne Township, Pennsylvania. One time sophomore year, me and Rachel were at practice for Pride and Prejudice and Rachel had her phone up to her ear and she was laughing. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Everyone who knew her thought she was a "bubbly" girl and a loyal friend. Investigators matched blood samples in Shelia Eddys trunk to Neeses DNA and she was arrested on May 1, 2013, in the parking lot of a Cracker Barrel restaurant. After she finished her shift at Wendy's on the night of July 5, she went home and kissed her parents goodnight for the last time. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Investigators observed that Eddy was perky while Shoaf was reserved and quiet online. Try again later. Skylar was an excellent student, and she loved school. Then, on Jan. 3, 2013, she confessed to her attorney and police that she had stabbed Neese to death with Eddy. After unsuccessfully attempting to dig a makeshift grave for Neese they covered her body with brush, sticks and rocks. After Neese went missing, her mother said Eddy told her that the three of them had been driving around town that night getting high before she and Shoaf had dropped Neese off at the end of the road from her apartment building so that Neese could sneak back in. About seven months later, Shoaf led police to the body after suffering a nervous breakdown and confessing to the crime. Lifetimes Sleeping With a Killer: Fatal Friendship follows the case minutely, laying down the facts of the incident, the ensuing investigation, and the aftermath in a straightforward manner. West Virginia State PoliceSurveillance footage from her family apartment taken on the morning of July 6, 2012, shows Skylar Neese walking towards a grey sedan near a dumpster. Please try again later. When police officers asked Rachel, "Why did you guys kill Skylar?" Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia, USA, Wayne Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania, USA. According to CBS News, when Skylar first disappeared, an Amber Alert wasn't issued in West Virginia because the police weren't sure she had been abducted and thought she might have run away. The trio was inseparable and Neese was said to have served as an emotional rock for the other two girls, as both Eddy and Shoaf had parents who had divorced. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Ronnie Gaskin told "20/20" in a previous interview. a few weeks later. Please reset your password. I think that they got the best they could get all things considered, but you can't have justice once a teenager's dead," said journalist Daleen Berry, author of the 2014 book Pretty Little Killers: The Truth Behind the Savage Murder of Skylar Neese, US News reports. [13][14][15] David Neese stated that these two girls were among his daughter's best friends[16] and that Eddy had even helped the family by distributing missing person flyers. Col. Jack Chambers testified at interim committee meeting. Dave reminisced, Every night when she went to bed shed go, Love you, Mom! MORGANTOWN, W.Va. One of two convicted in the July 2012 murder of Skylar Neese will have her first parole hearing on May 1, 2023. Skylars parents didnt buy that, with Mary saying, She (Skylar) had a lot of gay and lesbian friends. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Add to your scrapbook. Deleting this Virtual Cemetery cannot be undone. After everything was said and done, the community of Star City struggled with the ugly truth. A bench with the words "In loving memory Skylar A. Neese 1996-2012" written on it was dedicated to her on June 23, 2013. In July 2012, Skylar Neese disappeared from her home in Star City, West Virginia. Thanks for your help! Shoaf pleaded guilty to second-degree murder. As such, some teens have referred Therefore, they covered her body with branches and left it to rot. But in the days leading up to her death, Neese's Twitter account, which was eventually deleted, showed that something had gone awry. She was always silly and doin crazy stuff., Eddy, the fun-loving girl in the trio, was accepted by Mary Neese and her husband David as if she was one of their own. She'd gotten home in the evening after finishing her shift at Wendy's. According to CBS News,after pleading guilty to first-degree murder, Sheila Eddy was sentenced to life in prison (albeit with the chance for parole) on January 27, 2014. Journalist Holly Millea states that lack of in-person interaction might hinder a child's development. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. [31] Pennsylvania authorities did not file charges as per the plea deal. Rest easy Skylar,Shelia tweeted after the discovery of Skylars body. She was an honors student at University High in Morgantown, WV. But with no legitimate cause to make an arrest yet, the police had to keep investigating and the Neeses had to endure an agonizing wait before the truth about their daughter would come out. Unless anything changes, Shelia Eddy will be eligible for parole from 1st May 2028. The spot where Skylar was murdered has since become a memorial. After unsuccessfully attempting to dig a makeshift grave for Neese they covered her body with brush, sticks and rocks. Rachel Shoaf was primed to confess and authorities picked her up. But the surveillance video said otherwise. That was until Jessica Colebank, who was working on the case at the time, started having suspicions about one of the girls. She is incarcerated at Lakin Correctional Center. Who Killed Her. In July 2012, Skylar Neese disappeared from her home in Star City, West Virginia. Search above to list available cemeteries. Sheila and Skylar had been best friends since they were eight years old. [11] On March 13, 2013, U.S. Attorney William J. Ihlenfeld, II issued a press release[19] stating that a body found in Wayne Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania[20][21][22] on January 16, 2013 had been identified as the body of Neese. MORGANTOWN, W.Va. One of two women convicted in the July 2012 murder of Star City teenager Skylar Neese will have her first parole hearing on May 1. According to the Huffington Post, surveillance video from a camera placed in the apartment complex showed that she climbed out a window at bit after midnight on July 6 and got into a sedan. Unaware of why they were actually wearing hoodies, Skylar Neese thought nothing of it. According to The Christian Science Monitor, Sheila Eddy was a close friend of Skylar, often went to their home, and she like "a second daughter" to Neese's parents. Skylar Neese, 16, of Star City, WV. (There are several Wayne Townships across Pennsylvania; this one is in Greene County.) He thanks you for reading his content. Weve updated the security on the site. WebSkylar Annette Sky Neese Sponsored 10 Feb 1996 6 Jul 2012 Blacksville Cemetery Blacksville, Monongalia County, West Virginia, USA Richard Henry Dick Oland 1941 7 Jul 2011 Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cemetery Rothesay, Kings County, New Brunswick, Canada Chazz Rocco Petrella 29 Jul 2002 21 Aug 2014 Cobourg Union Cemetery [30] Facing the prospect of additional charges from Pennsylvania authorities, Eddy pleaded guilty to first-degree murder. Texas, Shoaf pleaded guilty to second-degree murder on May 1, 2013, and was sentenced to 30 years in prison with eligibility for parole after 10 years. Sheila was the daughter of divorced parents, and she had a wild personality. "I don't think there was justice in this case. Skylar thought she could save her, Neeses mother, Mary Neese, said of her daughters relationship with Shelia Eddy. Eddy, still keeping up appearances, pretended to be devastated over the news that her friend had been found dead, tweeting, "Rest easy Skylar, you'll ALWAYS be my best friend," with a photo montage of her and Neese together, and the words "worst day of my whole life.". Officers from the Star City Police Department came over to check the surveillance video of the Neese apartment complex and found Skylar sneaking out through her bedroom window and getting into a sedan on July 6, 2012, at around 12:30 am. She had been murdered. Copyright 2023 West Virginia MetroNews Network. In memory of their daughter, Dave and Mary Neese helped pass Skylars Law in West Virginia. Thanks for your help! Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. which are 39.736806, -80.246387. [9], The break in the case came when Shoaf admitted plotting with Eddy to kill Neese. based on information from your browser. WebSkylar Annette Neese (February 10, 1996 July 6, 2012) was an American teenage girl who disappeared from her home in Star City, West Virginia, around midnight on July 6, 2012. While she acknowledged picking up the 16-year-old that night, Shelia claimed that she had dropped her down the street from her home about an hour later. WebThe spot where Skylar was murdered has since become a memorial. Verify and try again. Skylar Neese was fun and full of life. Bellevue, WebThe spot where Skylar was murdered has since become a memorial. Skylars parents pushed for the enactment of Skylars law in memory of Neese Amber Alerts for missing children in West Virginia changed following Neeses tragic disappearance. After unsuccessfully attempting to dig a makeshift grave for Neese they covered her body with brush, sticks and rocks. As time went by and Skylar failed to appear, her family and friends started to fear the worst. Skylar Neese, 16, of Star City, WV. A bench with the words "In loving memory Skylar A. Neese 1996-2012" written on it was dedicated to her on June 23, 2013. She was also an exceptional student at University High School in Morgantown, West Virginia. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Texas, The prosecution had little physical evidence linking Shelia to the murder, but crucially, Rachel Shoaf was willing to testify against Shelia. They had gone to their usual socializing spot at the West Virginia-Pennsylvania border and stabbed Skylar according to their plan. USA, Rothesay, If you wish to know more about the case, as well as the identity and the current whereabouts of the perpetrators, youre at the right place. According to Mary, aside from a speeding ticket or breaking curfew, the girls had never done anything alarming when they were together. Skylar Neese: The 16-Year-Old Brutally Murdered By Her Two Best Friends 16-Year-Old Skylar Neese Was Stabbed To Death By Her Two Best Friends Because They Didnt Like Her Anymore By William DeLong | Edited By John Kuroski Published November 2, 2021 Updated December 2, 2021 The Neese family also helped to pass Skylars Law which requires that the state issue Amber Alerts for all missing children even those not believed to be kidnapped. Fortunately, social media offered some clues as all three girls were very active on Twitter and Facebook. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. [2] Neese's father said she did not take her cell phone charger, her window was left open, and that she planned on coming home. MORGANTOWN, W.Va. One of two convicted in the July 2012 murder of Skylar Neese will have her first parole hearing on May 1, 2023. She loved to read, had an active social life and, like most teens, was all about posting her thoughts on social media. She is survived by her parents David and Mary Neese and an aunt, Carol Michaud. "Empathy develops when we receive cues from in-person interaction you say something mean to someone, you see her cry, you feel bad. After murdering Skylar with the help of her friend Rachel Shoaf, Sheila Eddy "remained active on Twitter, posting regularly about her thoughts and day-to-day activities as authorities searched for her "missing" friend," ABC News reports. Later that day, Shelia Eddy called the Neeses. Skylar Neese The disappearance of a 16-year old Star City, W.Va., teen ended in tragedy on Jan. 16 when her body was identified as one found on off of Morris Run in Wayne Township. It would not be until March 13 that a crime lab could officially confirm that the body was that of Skylar Neese. "She was also very loyal to her friends, the people she thought was her friends," said her father David Neese. She took her cell phone, but not her charger," per Elle. Skylar Neese tweeted things like this May 31, 2012 post, youre a twofaced bitch and obviously fucking stupid if you thought I wouldnt find out.. As Shoaf told it, she and Eddy had planned the murder of Skylar Neese a month in advance. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Failed to report flower. Skylar's family found the fact that Eddy didn't offer an apology to be disrespectful, and when asked to comment on Shoaf's statement, David Neese simply said, "She can take her apologies and sit on them.". Cook County, After she finished her shift at Wendy's on the night of July 5, she went home and kissed her parents goodnight for the last time. This browser does not support getting your location. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. After unsuccessfully attempting to dig a makeshift grave for Neese they covered her body with brush, sticks and rocks. Her father found the window of her room open and her cell phone charger in the room. WebSkylar Neese: The Memorial The lonely stretch of road where Skylar was killed is located in Wayne Township, Pennsylvania. An Amber Alert probably wouldn't have saved Skylar. The following morning, Neese did not report for work a first for the responsible teen. This account has been disabled. Even after Rachel Shoaf, following a mental breakdown, decided to turn herself in, Sheila Eddy had been seemingly unfazed and went on tweeting about staying home to watch her favorite TV shows. At the beginning, the police thought it could have been a runaway case, but her parents found that to be unlikely. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Another tweet from that spring said, too bad my friends are having lives without me. It appeared to Neese as though Shelia Eddy and Rachel Shoaf were becoming closer friends without her. During her January 2013 confession, Shoaf had told authorities she and Eddy had planned Neese's murder while in science class together. She came and acted like she knew nothing She stayed with us and comforted us and swore she had no idea what was going on,Michaud said. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. ET on ABC. The girls drove to Pennsylvania, got out of the car and began socializing. A West Virginia teen named Skylar Neese found it out by losing her life in July 2012. Neese had known Eddy since she was eight years old and Eddy had met Shoaf their freshman year. She had been murdered. Skylar Neese/Facebook As the investigation into Neese's disappearance continued, suspicion mounted that the girls were harboring a secret. Why? On the night of the murder, Shoaf grabbed a shovel from her dads house and Eddy took two knives from her moms kitchen. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. But while the evidence continued to point to Skylar Neeses best friends as her killers, the cops still didnt have enough to charge them. Skylar Neese (right), Sheila Eddy (center) and Rachel Shoaf (left) are seen here together in this April 2011 photo that was posted on Neese's Facebook account. Shelia Eddy and Rachel Shoaf had allegedly planned Skylar Neeses murder for months. WebSkylar Annette Neese (February 10, 1996 July 6, 2012) was an American teenage girl who disappeared from her home in Star City, West Virginia, around midnight on July 6, 2012. [6], Neese was initially considered by law enforcement authorities to be a runaway and an Amber Alert was not immediately issued in connection with her disappearance. Prior to Shoaf's confession and before the truth about Neese's disappearance was revealed, Eddy remained active on Twitter, posting regularly about her thoughts and day-to-day activities as authorities searched for her "missing" friend. ", Then, on Jan. 3, 2013, Shoaf confessed to stabbing Neese to death with Eddy and told authorities where they had left her body. Shelia and Skylar were fighting a lot, Daniel Hovatter, a classmate at UHS reported. Skylar and Shelia had been friends since they were 8-years-old and had been acquainted with Rachel in their freshman year. She didn't even knock. 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