Fear Thy Neighbor

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What would you do if the person you feared most… was living right next door? On Fear Thy Neighbor, we dive deep into stranger than fiction stories about neighbors gone wrong. We’ll hear these true stories as told by the victims, their families and their neighbors... featuring real 911 calls and surveillance archives. Tune in to hear what happens when simple issues turns into  living nightmares with horrific and often fatal consequences.

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39:08

Get Off My Property

As the city of Flint, Michigan works to restore itself to its former glory, its residents look to improve their living conditions within it. It’s a great step up for couple Kim and Amber Perryman who are able to move their family from the rougher sid

33:42

Grudge Match

Noel, Ashley and their four children feel like they’ve struck gold when they move into a trailer park community in Wichita Falls, Texas. The homes are large and lovely, and best of all they hit it off immediately with neighbors Natasha, Martin and th

34:07

Cold Blooded Country

Kirby Staib and his parents have long made their home in the beautiful rural community of Wardsboro, Vermont. When the long vacant home beside them is finally bought by bachelor Kevin Parker, Kirby and his new neighbor become great friends as they bo

33:57

Better Get to Running

For many decades, the beautiful countryside outside of Hagerstown Indiana has been home to now retired Vietnam vet Billy Wilson and his wife Mabel. The couple saddened by the departure of their longtime, quiet neighbors and become increasingly uneasy

34:35

The Next Door War

Killeen Texas is where many military families retire after a lifetime of service, and Santiago and Elodia Vasquez have called Killeen home for years. John Seth Jr. and wife Valree recently moved here to be near their son. The two vets get along well,

31:48

Hell Bent

Ron March is a once vital man suffering from debilitating Lupus. Unable to work, he lucks out with subsidized housing in a Burnaby, British Columbia apartment building, and soon befriends his neighbor across the hall, Loray Rayne. Loray is a cancer s

34:26

Blood on the Lawn

Bruce and Hannah Brown, along with their daughter, have made their home in a welcoming Minneapolis community. It’s the type of picturesque community that lends itself to friendly neighbors. In particular, they’ve enjoyed a year's long relationship wi

39:14

Under Surveillance

The Dalraida neighborhood of Montgomery Alabama is one of the most sought after communities in the city. Jason Clarke and his mother, Verna, have been staples of Dalraida for many years and have deep roots in the area. Jason moves back after many yea

38:57

Unwelcome to the Neighborhood

Brooks Jennings and his family reside in West Goshen Township, a suburb of Philadelphia named one of America’s top ten places to live. Brooks is the unofficial mayor of his street, always throwing parties and looking out for everyone’s interests. Whe

39:32

Renovation Rage

Jeri Edwards and partner David Bailey have long enjoyed life in their rented Cedar Hill, Texas home. Things get even better when David’s daughter buys the house right beside them as an investment property. It’s not long before David and Jeri are inv

31:47

The Filth and The Fury

Recently retrired, Max and Jean Heino are enjoying their golden retirement years in the lovely desert town of Helper, Utah. When aging veteran Rikhard Tallent moves next door, he is warmly welcomed by the Heinos and the rest of the tight knit communi

37:53

The Gospel

The Baltimore suburb of Lauraville is the kind of neighborhood where everyone knows everyone but one resident stands out against them all... Tyra Womack is a local celebrity who hosts a weekly gospel radio show. She is universally beloved by the comm

39:22

HOA Hellfire

The upscale Pleasant Run Estates in luscious Lancaster Texas is home to wealthy young retirees Belinda and Anthony Tucker.  The ambitious Belinda has plans to both run for mayor and reestablish a disbanded Home Owner’s Association, bringing with it b

38:17

Murder in the Outback

Deep in the Australian outback, the rugged hamlet of Tungkillo is home to father and new grandfather, Kevin Skeyhill. His idyllic rural existence gets even better when Darren Lorke moves in next door. Not only is Kevin happy to make a new friend, he’

33:40

Road to Ruin

Loomis, California is a sleepy little town near Sacramento, and home to long time couple Gary Bortis and Maryanne Stein. They are friends with everyone on serene Boone Lane so it’s no surprise they welcome newcomer Lawrence “Cutter” Ficarra with open

36:37

Hillbilly Holler

Jed Elshant falls in love with rural Tennessee after moving onto a picturesque street. He’s quick to make friends with his new neighbors- longtime residents Robin and Charlie Hill on one side, and Cody and Amanda Massengill on the other. Yet as he se

33:58

Poking the Bear

Perris, California, is an old rail town now seeing new life as a highly desirable neighborhood.  The Carbajal family is one of the first to move into the area, soon followed by the Aguayo family who settle in next door.  Twenty something Raul Carbaja

35:07

You Kill Mine, I Kill Yours

Residing for many years in Slanesville, West Virginia, the Atkins family is thrilled to welcome the Voit family to the area when they move in next door. The neighbors, including their teenage children, get along great and socialize frequently. When t

38:17

The Mayor

A spine-chilling look into one of Canada’s most notorious mass killings. Today's story takes place in Portapique, Nova Scotia- an idyllic community nestled on the beautiful shore of Canada’s Bay of Fundy. It’s where wealthy denturist Gabriel Wortman

33:45

Intimidation Tactics

Springfield, Virginia residents Janelle Hull and her daughter Amaya are thrilled when they are able to move out of their rough and tumble neighborhood into the beautiful, upscale community of Bedstraw Court. Initially, they’re given a warm welcome by

38:41

Gone to the Dogs

When a friendly retired couple moves in next door to a family with young children, the two households are initially united by a shared love of dogs. But when a strange coincidence leads them to realize they have far more in common, feelings of unease

33:59

Appalachian Vendetta

Deep within the Appalachian Mountains, two families have inhabited neighboring plots for decades. But the once harmonious neighbors turn to bitter enemies after the police are called regarding an alleged theft -- violating the unspoken tradition of l

41:54

Blizzard of Blood

A single woman and her two young sons believe they have found a perfect new apartment on a quiet street with an on-sight landlord. Soon after the lease is signed, the landlord begins to exhibit controlling and obsessive behavior, frequently monitorin

36:39

A Clockwork Killing

When a renegade handyman moves into a tight knight apartment complex, he quickly hits it off with his downstairs family-man neighbor. While the pair initially bond over a shared love of sports, the thin walls and an affinity for noisy cuckoo clocks s

41:14

Bones of Contention

Two nocturnal neighbors who are down on their luck bond with late night visits while the rest of the world is sound asleep. The platonic friendship deepens as they share struggles with one another. When one oversteps a major boundary and buries the o

45:11

The Secret Wife

After years of fostering a harmonious relationship with their quiet, unassuming neighbor, one tight-knit family is shocked to learn that he has been hiding a wife for nearly a decade inside his house. As the family gets to know the timid young woman,

42:47

Commanded to Kill

When the Sienna family moves in next door to the Duckett family, their two sons Mark and Mitchell initially strike up a friendship over a shared love of cars and cigarettes. But as time goes on, Mark begins to encroach on the generosity of the Sienna

36:19

Vendetta in Vegas

When a Baptist pastor moves in next-door to a free-spirited older woman in suburban Las Vegas, you’d expect him to live piously and love his neighbor. But unfortunately, the two couldn’t be more different and as they struggle to wrap their heads arou

44:56

Full Frontal Attack

A family lends a friend in need a place to stay but kicks her out after a series of disagreements. Offended by the perceived offence, she refuses to move away and instead buys the house directly across the street from the family. From there, a years-

36:29

Bullets in the Snow

For years, a married couple rules a suburban street with their obnoxious behavior and taunting of fellow neighbors. Their reign of the otherwise quiet street is challenged by the arrival of a new neighbor who won’t stand for their digressions. As yea

36:58

Deadliest Decade: The Milk Carton Murder

When young Sarah Rairdon vanishes in Underwood, Minnesota, the whole town launches an exhaustive search for her. The discovery of her body leads to terrifying fears of child abductions and reveals a tragic secret.

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39:55

Deadliest Decade: The Krishna Killers

Hare Krishnas follow a religion based on divine love. The mysterious disappearance of a charismatic devotee exposes a disturbing dark side. When another member is shot dead, police uncover a twisted web of murder and betrayal.

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37:10

Deadliest Decade: The Death of Disco

When 24-year-old Diane Delia is found dead in the Hudson River, detectives realize she was once a man. An investigation leads them to New York's disco and gay club scenes and a dramatic love triangle that could expose the killer.

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38:25

Deadliest Decade: The Dixieland Murders

In 1987, two of Biloxi, Mississippi's most prominent citizens, Judge Vincent Sherry and his wife, Margaret, a city councilwoman, were killed in their home. Their oldest daughter sets out on a quest to find her parents' killer.

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38:02

Deadliest Decade: The Cotton Club Murder

Producer Roy Radin wants to turn his stage success into Hollywood credibility. When his bullet-riddled body is found in a canyon, police speculate that he was the victim of a vicious drug cartel or a movie deal gone wrong.

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36:03

Deadliest Decade: Phantom Killer of the Opera

When 31-year-old violinist Helen Mintiks goes missing during a performance at the Metropolitan Opera House, all of New York is terrified. Her naked corpse is discovered in an air shaft at the Met, and everyone is a suspect.

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34:37

Deadliest Decade: The Copycat Killer

Actress Rebecca Schaeffer is gunned down in her apartment doorway. A killer is on the loose, and no one knows who murdered the beloved young actress. Detectives investigate, wondering if they have a copycat killer in their midst.

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35:24

Deadliest Decade: The Newlywed Murder

When newlywed Lisa Solomon disappears, family and friends search for her relentlessly. Police begin to unearth her secrets -- a mysterious admirer who'd been courting her at work, and a fiery relationship with her new husband.

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35:35

Deadliest Decade: The Libertyville Horror

Libertyville, Illinois is the kind of place where families go to live out the American Dream. When one of the town's wealthiest couples is gunned down in their bed, the community is shocked.

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36:27

Deadliest Decade: Friday the 13th

On Friday the 13th, a young mother and teacher, Betty Gore, is hacked to death with an ax. It could be a psycho killer trying to create his own real-life slasher film, but the truth turns out to be more horrifying than fiction.

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36:33

Deadliest Decade: The Real Fatal Attraction

Single mother of three Linda Culbertson lands a dream job as a legal secretary in a Kansas City law firm. She falls for her married boss, Donald Pierce. Their twisted passions draw bystanders into a shocking and vicious crime.

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36:25

Deadliest Decade: The Preppy Murder

Jennifer Levin is found strangled to death in Central Park. A prep school heartthrob, Robert Chambers, is arrested for the crime. The press seizes on his claim that Jennifer's death happened accidentally during "rough sex."

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35:43

Deadliest Decade: The Cheerleader Murder

15-year-old cheerleader Kirsten Costas is stabbed to death in California. A teenage girl is seen fleeing the scene. As months pass without an arrest, the police are stumped. But some in the community think they know the murderer.

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35:47

Deadliest Decade: The Yuppie Murder

A young couple is robbed and shot in Boston. He survives to describe their black assailant, inflaming racial tensions, until a surprise witness comes forward with a story that blows open the case.

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35:06

Deadliest Decade: The Black Monday Murder

Joe Pikul and his wife Diane are living the New York high life. When Diane discovers Joe's been leading a double life, a bitter conflict ensues and their marriage comes to a violent end.

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35:04

Deadliest Decade: The Heartland Massacre

The largest mass murder in recent Missouri history stuns a small town. An entire family is wiped out. The unlikely suspect is a 14-year-old boy, but the real extent of the horror is even more shocking.

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36:50

Deadliest Decade: A Dangerous Man

July 1996. Thousands gather at Centennial Park for the Atlanta Olympics when a bomb explodes. Alice Hawthorne is killed and more than 100 others are injured. As the FBI investigates terrorism, they soon find themselves tracking a serial bomber.

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36:52

Deadliest Decade: A House in the Woods

Lisa Carlson is found murdered in her own home. It seems robbers surprised her during a moment of sexual self-satisfaction and killed her on the spot. But a closer look reveals that the whole scene was staged, leaving detectives to wonder -- by whom?

37:30

Deadliest Decade: Don't Ask, Don't Tell

In 1992 Allen Schindler, a young American sailor, is beaten to death in Japan. Ten days later his tattered body returns home with little information from the Navy. His mother goes on a desperate quest to learn who's behind her son's vicious murder.

34:03

Deadliest Decade: Soldier of Misfortune

Tracie McBride has just arrived for military intelligence training when she's kidnapped from a laundry room at Goodfellow Air Force Base in Texas. A hunt for the missing soldier leads to a tale of horror involving a decorated war vet.

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37:12

Deadliest Decade: Dangerous Minds

Jonathan Levin, a popular teacher at a Bronx high school, is found dead in his NYC apartment. When police discover he's the son of a wealthy executive, it sets off an explosion of rumors in the press and a massive manhunt for the killer.

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36:01

Deadliest Decade: Roid Rage

When a young millionaire couple goes missing from their flashy estate and their Lamborghini turns up in the Everglades, detectives worry they are the latest victims of a gang of brutal bodybuilders who target Miami entrepreneurs and bleed them dry.

32:42

Deadliest Decade: Lords of Chaos

The resort community of Fort Myers, Florida, is rocked when the historic Coca-Cola plant explodes. But after a beloved teacher is gunned down, a terrifying culture of gang violence and homegrown terrorism is unearthed.

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35:38

Deadliest Decade: Death of an Angel

The Club Kids not only rule the nightlife in New York City; their outlandish outfits and crazy antics gain attention all over the country. But the party ends when one of their own goes missing and a body washes up on the shores of Staten Island.

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34:41

Deadliest Decade: The New Girl

The badly burned body of a young girl is found in an open field in rural Indiana. Investigators discover a harrowing tale that leads back to witchcraft, a cast of troubled teens and a surprising love triangle that was cursed from the start.

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39:20

Deadliest Decade: Lone Star

Doris Angleton is shot 13 times in her home, and cops assume it's connected to her husband's huge bookmaking business. But Doris has her own secrets -- like an affair that started in the uncharted territory of AOL chatrooms.

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