NIGHTMARE – Netflix Doc Unmasks CATFISH MOM!
A Netflix documentary exposes how a Michigan teen’s mother secretly tormented her with vile texts, unraveling family trust and community safety.
At a Glance
- Unknown Number released August 29, 2025, directed by Skye Borgman.
- Victim Lauryn Licari received 40–50 abusive texts daily in 2021.
- Investigation revealed her mother, Kendra Licari, as the stalker.
- Kendra pled guilty in 2023, served 19 months, released in 2024.
- She remains barred from unsupervised contact with Lauryn until 2026.
A Digital Spiral in Beal City
In 2020, Lauryn Licari and her boyfriend began receiving abusive texts from an anonymous number. The messages escalated into dozens daily.
By fall 2021, the abuse turned relentless, urging self-harm and layering graphic sexual insults. School officials and parents were left shaken.
The FBI stepped in when local investigators stalled. Forensic phone tracing revealed the unthinkable: the sender was Lauryn’s own mother.
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A Mother’s Secret Unraveled
Kendra Licari, once a school coach and respected figure, admitted to sending thousands of messages. She claimed she initially joined to flush out another stalker.
But digital forensics tied the campaign directly to her. Investigators traced app activity and IP addresses linking the harassment back to her devices.
In 2023, Kendra pled guilty to stalking charges. She served 19 months and was released on parole in 2024 with restrictions.
Netflix Turns Case Into Chilling Portrait
Director Skye Borgman built Unknown Number with interviews, reenactments, and stylized text overlays. The film highlights the horror of betrayal within a family.
The documentary features Lauryn’s account, law enforcement insights, and Kendra’s guarded participation. Her remorse, however, remains under question.
Critics praise the tension and depth, while others fault Borgman for spotlighting the perpetrator too heavily. Rotten Tomatoes shows a mixed but solid 76% score.
Fallout and Lingering Scars
Lauryn continues to grapple with trust and healing. She has not closed the door on reconciliation but remains cautious under parole conditions.
Kendra cannot contact Lauryn unsupervised until 2026. Observers say her actions fit a pattern of control, though no clinical diagnosis was issued.
The film leaves viewers with a chilling question: how well do we really know those closest to us?
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