Fear Thy Neighbor

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Fear Thy Neighbor

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. Also, go back and listen to episodes of Deadliest Decade. On Deadliest Decade, go on a terrifying journey back in time and explore the most notorious murders of the 1990’s and 1980’s. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 5D AGO

    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 settles in, Jed is put off by the wrecked cars and general unsightliness of his neighbor’s property. After acquiring a land survey, Jed sets out to clean mess he believes falls within his property lines. Meanwhile,  the Hills and Massengills vehemently deny the claims of his survey. The ensuing conflict is vicious and unrelenting, with all three parties using extensive cell phone recordings to document the dispute. Threats are made, property is destroyed, and finally shocking violence erupts when one of the combatants is pushed too far.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    37 min

  2. MAY 26

    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 Carbajal and Alex Aguayo become fast friends, spending long hours bonding in their respective man caves. When, a simple misunderstanding unfolds, things between these two young hotheads turn ugly –and violent -- fast. Neither family is able to prevent their sons’ intractable conflict from escalating to the point of no return, and their worst fears are realized when things come to a brutal, blood soaked end. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    34 min

  3. MAY 19

    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 the Atkins family dog is injured, the Voits even lend them money for the vet bills. But when the Voits get a dog of their own, and one of the Atkins’ goats is found dead, patriarch Ray Atkins contends the Voits’ dog is the culprit. The Voits hotly deny it. Later, a shot rings out in the middle of the night and the Voit pet goes missing. Howls of accusations and denial fly across property lines. A war between households has begun, and it won’t end until heinous crimes against more animals are committed and guns are drawn to settle the conflict once and for all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min

  4. MAY 12

    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 decides to call home. Gabriel is a prominent resident and highly regarded by his many neighbors for his generosity and helpful nature – not to mentions the great parties he throws at his expansive man cave. But as new neighbor Lisa McCully gets close to Gabriel, a much darker and dangerous side of him emerges, and soon the whole community is living in terror of him. Tragically, their fears are justified when his criminal enterprise falls apart and an unfathomable mass murder spree is unleashed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    38 min

  5. MAY 5

    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 their new neighbors, including Sara Hetle, but for some unknown reason her husband Michael gives them the cold shoulder. More troubling, as the women settle into their new lives they find themselves constantly harassed for minor or even imaginary infractions by the local Homeowner’s Association. As the complaints go on, they come to realize that Michael Hetle may be the cause... Tensions escalate between the neighbors and only get worse when Janelle marries and her new husband, Javon Prather, who soon finds himself immersed in the conflict with Michael. The battle intensifies until reaching its bloody end with a shocking murder caught entirely on home video. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    34 min

  6. APR 28

    Fear Thy Neighbor Returns for Season 2

    Fear Thy Neighbor is back for another season. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 min

  7. 12/16/2024

    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 set in and it’s not long before these feelings evolve into all-consuming distrust and agitation. When one of the dogs launches a brutal and near-fatal attack, a drawn-out legal battle ensues and culminates with a vicious attack and two shocking murders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    39 min

  8. 12/09/2024

    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 leaving authorities out of disputes. The wingding mountain roads are the scene of numerous confrontations that escalate to terrifying spats and acts of intimidation before finally culminating in a bloody showdown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    34 min
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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. Also, go back and listen to episodes of Deadliest Decade. On Deadliest Decade, go on a terrifying journey back in time and explore the most notorious murders of the 1990’s and 1980’s. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
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  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    44
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    ©2024 Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. or its subsidiaries and affiliates.
  • Show Website
    Fear Thy Neighbor

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