When we were young, we’ve all been a little foolish. I know, it’s a cliché, but there’s some truth to it.

Precisely because when you're a teenager, it’s normal to underestimate the consequences of certain actions.

Moreover, many poor decisions made in youth go unpunished and become part of the experience that, as adults, turns into valuable memories.

Unfortunately, though, there aren’t always no consequences for those who make foolish mistakes.

This was the case for Skylar Neese, who, before sneaking out of her house, had no idea she would never return home again.

What is THREE about?

THREE is the true story of Skylar Neese, a 16-year-old girl who mysteriously vanished on a summer night in 2012.

The story begins with what, from the start, seems like an old classic: the innocuous act of a teenage girl sneaking out in the dark to be with two friends. Her best friends, to be more precise.

What follows, however, is a tragedy that rocked the small town of Star City, West Virginia, and later the whole nation.

You will soon find out that the trio wasn't that close: the inseparable duos consisted of best friends Rachel and Shelia, Skylar had always been on the outside looking in.

The deeper into the story the listeners delve, the more the cracks in their friendship become shockingly apparent until a remarkable betrayal unfolds.

The podcast is a careful reconstruction of the events of that fateful night. In raw interviews, with detailed narration, the listeners learn about Skylar's final moments, the lies that followed, and the years-long quest for justice by her grieving parents.

With each episode, more insights into the case come out, showing how jealousy and manipulation can spiral into unimaginable violence.

In this podcast, the story of Skylar really develops into a deep dive about what happened to her and how her friends all knew each other.

What is so special about THREE?

THREE, a show from two award-winning journalists, Justine Harman and Holly Millea, is the real deal.

Perfectly blended investigative reporting and emotional storytelling make this podcast one for the books.

THREE is singularly deeper in emotion and detail than most other podcasts.

It is not just a podcast about crime, but the story of a family's love, a community in shock, and the devastating implications of broken trust.

An interview with Skylar's parents and the law enforcement that worked the case adds an authenticity that deeply reverberates with listeners.

Who should listen?

If you enjoy true crime stories as full of emotional twists and turns as they are suspenseful, then THREE is for you.

It is perfect for any individual who enjoys investigative podcasts that go deep into human-interest stories behind the headlines.

Episodes you'll love

Episode 1: "The Missing Piece"-The story starts off with Skylar's disappearance and that haunting surveillance video of her sneaking out.

Episode 5: "The Pact" goes deep into the chilly dynamics of the teenage triangle.

Episode 9: "The Confession" is where all that really happened that night is brought to light.

When to listen

No need to wait! It's a limited series with 10 episodes, and all are available for listening.

The episode duration is between 30 and 40 minutes. That makes it long enough to allow in-depth discussions on anything that is being narrated without feeling rushed.

Where to listen

THREE is available on PodcastAI Chart, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all the major podcast platforms.

About the host

THREE is hosted by Justine Harman and Holly Millea, two award-winning journalists passionate about uncovering stories not told.

Justine Harman is a journalist with several years of experience in true crime and human-interest stories.

Her work has appeared in top publications, and she's known for her thoughtful and meticulous reporting.

Investigative journalist Holly Millea brings her storytelling and a different perspective to the series.

Together, they make the narrative that pays respects to Skylar's memory while unmasking the truths that made her case what it ultimately was.

Anything to keep in mind?

The podcast contains discussions of violence and emotional trauma.

Though nothing is too graphic in descriptions, it can still disturb some listeners. A call for discretion is highly in order.

Are you more of a reader than a listener?

You may like these books:

• Berry, Daleen; Fuller, Geoffrey C. (2014). The Savage Murder of Skylar Neese: The Truth Behind the Headlines.

• Berry, Daleen; Fuller, Geoffrey C. (2014). Pretty Little Killers.

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Deadly Mirage: a psychological thriller with a shocking storyline that keeps readers up at night.

The Binge Cases: Scary Terri, a thrilling true crime mystery about a cult leader.

Radioactive: The Karen Silkwood Story ,a narration of real suspense, based on true events and conspiracy theories.

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