Signed into law
Then on March 27, 2013, Skylar’s Law was approved by the West Virginia House of Delegates with a 98-0 vote. On April 12, 2013, the West Virginia Senate passed the law unanimously. Finally, in May 2013, Governor Earl Ray Tomblin of West Virginia signed the legislation into law.
A possible motive
Dave and Mary Neese appeared on Dr. Phil’s TV show. With them were Shania, Shelia’s cousin – who was also a friend of Skylar’s – and some of Rachel Shoaf’s friends. When asked what could have caused the two girls to violently turn on Skylar, Shania told what she believes was a possible motive – that Skylar may have witnessed a sexual encounter between Shelia and Rachel.
