A Terrible Thing Happened by Margaret M. Holmes

It’s my belief that she is proud she murdered my daughter in cold blood. 'This narcissistic, first-degree, cold-blooded killer is not sorry for the brutal murder of my only child.

She will never have a certificate of graduation, only a death certificate,' he said. Also, there was no sparkling gown for Skylar, just a body bag. Instead, she got a ride in a coroner’s vehicle. 'Because of that malicious monster, my child never got a limo for her prom. In a prepared statement obtained by the outlet, Skylar's father Dave gave reasons why he believed the killer should not be granted parole. Shoaf also allegedly said: 'I’ve made a terrible, terrible mistake that I can’t change, but I’m not a bad person because I made one bad choice.' 'I just want them to know how deeply sorry I am.'

I would trade places with Skylar so she could be with her loved ones. 'I just pray for them all the time and pray for peace in their heart. I know what we did was terrible and there’s no words to describe the pain that we caused and I know there is nothing I can say or do. Today, she appeared via video link at the hearing attended by Skylar's family.ĭave and Mary Neese wore purple to the hearing, which was Skylar's favorite color.Īccording to WBOY 12 News, when asked what she would say to the family, Shoaf said in a statement: 'I can’t express how sorry I am for what I have done and for the pain I have caused. Shoaf was sentenced to 30 years in prison for the brutal and senseless murder in May 2013 On May 1, 2013, Shoaf, then 17, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and was sentenced to 30 years in prison with the possibility of parole in 10 years. When they reached the woods in Pennsylvania Eddy and Shoaf stabbed her to death and dumped her body along the road.īoth teenagers comforted Skylar's parents and played the part of grieving friends when Neese was reported missing, before Shoaf finally admitted to the brutal murder in early 2013. Teens Rachel Shoaf and Shelia Eddy lured Skylar Neese from her home in West Virginia in July 2012 and drove around and smoked marijuana. Skylar's parents, Dave and Mary Neese, testified at today's parole hearing, which was the first time they had come face-to-face with one of their daughter's killers in over a decade. Rachel Shoaf, 26, will now remain in prison for the murder of her best friend, 16-year-old Skylar Neese, in 2012. A woman who senselessly killed her best friend as part of a teenage murder plot that captivated the nation a decade ago has been denied parole.

A Terrible Thing Happened by Margaret M. Holmes