Shocking Real Story Behind A Woman's Plot To Poison Her Best Friend In A Popular Netflix Show

By Editorial Staff in Movies & TV On 31st July 2024
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If you're a fan of true crime, you might be intrigued by the chilling tale of a woman’s sinister plot to poison her best friend, which is featured in a Netflix series that has viewers glued to their screens.

We've probably all had a laugh about how frustrating roommates can be, whether they're partying into the wee hours every night or leaving a pile of dirty dishes in the sink.

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Sure, we joke about it, but actually doing something harmful? That’s unthinkable for most of us.

Yet, this is exactly the story that unfolds in "Worst Roommate Ever," a series that just dropped its second season on Netflix. 

The promo image is terrifying enough. Netflix

The series kicked off its first season inspired by a New York Magazine article titled the same as the show, written by William Brennan.

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It explored what was dubbed the 'ultimate Craigslist nightmare,' featuring a squatter who ended up virtually taking over a woman’s home.

Season two dives into even darker territories, introducing four new stories involving elements like the dark web and deadly outcomes among roommates.

One of the stories from this latest season is about Janie Lynn Ridd and her roommate Rachel, who had been best friends for 25 years.

Their relationship took a shocking turn when they moved in together in 1995.

Soon after, Rachel started falling ill repeatedly under mysterious circumstances, which eventually forced her to quit her job as a paramedic.

It didn’t take long for Rachel to uncover the horrifying truth: her best friend was attempting to poison her using a strain of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

Rachel expressed her disbelief and horror: "I really have a hard time believing that the person I've known for 25 years, my best friend and roommate, could do what she did."

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"But it was diabolical, it was evil. It was plotted and planned so perfectly."

Living with Janie initially felt very safe for Rachel, but things changed dramatically when Rachel began making new friends and started dating.

Janie showed signs of controlling and jealous behavior, marking the beginning of serious problems.

"For the first time in our friendship, Janie had 100 percent control over me because I didn't have a job,

"I was pregnant, I had a back injury, and I was in so much pain, I needed her," Rachel recounted in the docuseries.

The situation escalated until Janie was arrested and faced charges, including aggravated intentional abuse of a disabled or elder adult, attempted intentional abuse of a disabled or elder adult, and attempted possession of a weapon of mass destruction, according to court documents.

Janie Lynn Ridd and Rachel were best friends for 25 years. Netflix

Rachel believes Janie started with Xanax and later moved on to more potent substances like Ketamine.

She even suspects she was injected with E.Coli. Rachel revealed on the Netflix show: "She found joy in tormenting me. I don't think I was human to her."

This Netflix series has turned a spotlight on a friendship that took a dark and dangerous turn, capturing the attention of true crime enthusiasts everywhere.