Unknown Number: Documentary About Mother Urging Daughter to Suicide

The Netflix documentary, "Unknown Number: The High School Catfish," reveals the story of a mother in Michigan who harassed her daughter online, even urging her to commit suicide.

13-year-old Lauryn Licari and her friend began receiving threatening messages from an unknown number for 15 months. Investigations by the police and the FBI revealed that Lauryn's mother, Kendra Licari, was behind the messages.

In the documentary, Kendra claims her actions stemmed from fear and trauma, as she feared her daughter would distance herself from her. Lauryn, now an adult, is trying to process her mother's actions and their impact.

Director Skye Borgman emphasizes the need for open dialogue between parents and teens about cyberbullying.