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Netflix Documentary Reexamines Michigan Cyberbullying Case Tied to Victim’s Mother

The film spotlights the case’s fallout during Kendra Licari’s supervised parole under a no‑contact order.

Lauryn and Owen were targeted by an anonymous cyberbully.
Shawn Licari, Kendra Licari, and Lauryn in "Unknown Number: The High School Catfish."
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Overview

  • Unknown Number: The High School Catfish debuts Aug. 29 and features interviews with Lauryn and Kendra Licari, local police and FBI officials.
  • Investigators determined the messages that began in 2021 were sent by Kendra Licari, who pleaded guilty in March 2023 to two counts of stalking a minor.
  • A judge imposed a sentence in April 2023 of up to five years with a minimum of 19 months, and Licari was released on parole on Aug. 8, 2024.
  • Corrections records show supervision continues until February 2026 with in‑state residency, employment efforts, and a prohibition on contact with her daughter.
  • Director Skye Borgman questions the reliability of Kendra Licari’s account in the film, while Lauryn outlines her recovery and plans to study criminology.