Renovation Rage

Jeri Edwards and partner David Bailey have long enjoyed life in their rented Cedar Hill, Texas home. Things get even better when David’s daughter buys the house right beside them as an investment property. It’s not long before David and Jeri are invited to live in the home and renovate it. It’s a good move for the couple and puts them that much closer to good friends and neighbors Danny and Teresa Silver. But when renovations begin on the place, the recently retired Danny becameslivid about the noise and messthe work generates. A nasty conflict erupts between the former friends, that grows to include Jeri’s son Nick. Everyone digs their heels in as tensions escalate and tempers flare, until finally a gun comes out and a tragic, front lawn bloodbath follows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recently retrired, Max and Jean Heino are enjoying their golden retirement years in the lovely desert town of Helper, Utah. When aging veteran Rikhard Tallent moves next door, he is warmly welcomed by the Heinos and the rest of the tight knit community. But Rikhard is strange and reclusive... and it’s not long before he begins to exhibit odd behaviors that put the neighborhood on edge. He wrecks their mailbox, turns his yard into a literal garbage heap, and blasts them with threats.  The calamity rises to unimaginable levels, finally bringing death and untold anguish to this once idyllic neighborhood. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Baltimore suburb of Lauraville is the kind of neighborhood where everyone knows everyone but one resident stands out against them all... Tyra Womack is a local celebrity who hosts a weekly gospel radio show. She is universally beloved by the community. But when Tyra’s son Jerel gets a new car... the tight street parking becomes even tighter. Everyone takes the situation in stride, except for Tyra’s next-door neighbor, Richard Green. He’s suddenly full of complaints of Tyra and Jerel encroaching on his space. Most of his claims are either petty or unfounded, yet he becomes increasingly righteous and angry. Things escalate until Richard becomes locked in battle with the whole neighborhood. The conflict boils over until one of them lies bleeding out in the street from a bullet wound. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The upscale Pleasant Run Estates in luscious Lancaster Texas is home to wealthy young retirees Belinda and Anthony Tucker.  The ambitious Belinda has plans to both run for mayor and reestablish a disbanded Home Owner’s Association, bringing with it big plans to beautify the neighborhood. But the fees her HOA demand spark bad blood in the community, especially with neighbors Sherita and Ken Haggerty who, upon discovering Anthony Tucker was somehow made president of the HOA, come to believe the whole enterprise is a fraud. Tempers flare, accusations fly, and a vicious dispute ends with a bloody shootout on beautifully manicured streets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Deep in the Australian outback, the rugged hamlet of Tungkillo is home to father and new grandfather, Kevin Skeyhill. His idyllic rural existence gets even better when Darren Lorke moves in next door. Not only is Kevin happy to make a new friend, he’s hoping his neighbor will share the expense of rebuilding the badly worn fence shared between them. But Darren accuses Kevin of extortion and the feud is on, soon exacerbated when torrential flooding damages Darren’s property; damage he blames on Kevin for failing to properly maintain his drainage system. Arguments become threats, threats come to blows, and soon one of these neighbors lies bleeding out from a vicious knife attack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Loomis, California is a sleepy little town near Sacramento, and home to long time couple Gary Bortis and Maryanne Stein. They are friends with everyone on serene Boone Lane so it’s no surprise they welcome newcomer Lawrence “Cutter” Ficarra with open arms. Peace and friendship are soon destroyed when Lawrence reveals himself to be a developer and begins building a number of townhouses in the land behind Boone Lane. To make matters worse, he begins using access road beside Gary and Maryanne’s home to reach the land. Lawrence uses intimidation to dismiss all neighborhood concerns, and threatens anyone who stands in his way, setting the stage for a violent confrontation that will leave one of the combatants bleeding out in the street. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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.

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.

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.