Unknown Number: The High School Catfish – Who was behind the messages?

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Mystery Number: The Rise of High School Catfish Takes Over Netflix Top 10, Exploring a True Story of Cyberbullying in a Documentary

1. Changing “Unknown Number” to “Mystery Number”, as it sets up a sense of curiosity for the audience.
2. Replacing “The High School Catfish” with “High School Catfish” for better flow, while still maintaining the original meaning.
3. Rewording “has risen to the number one spot on Netflix’s top 10” to “takes over Netflix Top 10”, making it more concise and appealing.
4. Using “unpacking a real-life case of cyberbullying” instead of “documentary unpacking a real-life case of cyberbullying”, as the context implies that this is a documentary, and it’s unnecessary to mention it explicitly in the title.

In the mentioned incident, 13-year-old Lauryn Licari, along with her boyfriend Owen, started receiving texts from an unidentified source. These texts were quite frequent, reaching approximately 50 per day, and usually contained threatening or offensive language.

An examination of the messages was spearheaded by Isabella County Sheriff Mike Main, initially suspecting that they originated from a friend or classmate of Lauryn and Owen.

Yet, nothing could have foreseen the true individual sending the malicious messages. Discover who the secret sender was in Unknown Number: The High School Catfish by continuing to read.

Who was behind the messages in Unknown Number: The High School Catfish?

The documentary uncovers that Kendra Licari was the unknown individual who was tormenting her daughter Lauryn and her former partner, Owen.

It wasn’t until police officer Bradley Peter, acting as a go-between with the FBI, managed to trace the origin of the messages that the local police department had been struggling to identify, back to Kendra.

Peter discovered that certain text messages were being sent via an app concealing phone numbers. After obtaining a search warrant for the app, it was revealed that Kendra’s number frequently appeared.

In the documentary, Kendra admitted that it’s likely many individuals may have unknowingly violated laws at some point in their lives. She suggested that perhaps some people had driven under the influence without getting caught.

Where is Kendra Licari now?

In the month of December 2022, Kendra Licari was apprehended and indicted for allegedly stalking a minor on two separate occasions, as well as for conspiring with someone else in committing a criminal act.

Kendra admitted her guilt in two cases of harassing a minor, resulting in a prison sentence ranging from 19 months to five years.

She was released from prison in 2024, and features in the Netflix documentary.

However, it took a lot of convincing Kendra to be interviewed for the documentary.

Initially, it took a considerable amount of time for Director Skye Borgman to convince Kendra, but eventually, she consented to discuss the case with her.

Borgman pointed out that she found it attractive to share her personal narrative, allowing Lauryn to witness this. It seemed to her that she was motivated by the desire to do so, perhaps for her child.

Where is Lauryn Licari now?

Lauryn Licari is now 18 years old and is planning to attend college and study criminology.

When the documentary makers first interviewed Lauryn in 2023, she wanted Kendra back in her life.

However, a year later, after Kendra had been released from prison, Lauryn’s perspective shifted.

In simpler terms, Borgman shared with Tudum that Lauryn has demonstrated significant intellectual growth, particularly during the recent years. This period is crucial for youth development.

As a movie buff, I’d say it like this: “I believe Lauryn is just stepping into her power, realizing she has control over her life and her bond with her mom. This upcoming journey of self-discovery promises to be captivating for Lauryn.

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2025-09-03 14:17