Unknown Number: The High School Catfish has been making headlines for a while now. However, did you know there is a real twisted story behind the docuseries? For over two years, a teenage couple, Lauryn Licari and Owen McKenny, were harassed by an anonymous texter. Nonetheless, what the cybercell finally found out shocked everyone, including the couple, investigators, their small town and the entire world.
The disturbing true crime case has been converted into a Netflix documentary, which was released on August 29, 2025. The film features interviews with Lauryn Licari and her ex-boyfriend, Owen McKey, who were just 13 years old when the torturous texting began. The documentary also interviews Licari’s parents and various investigators, including those from local law enforcement and the FBI. So, without any further ado, let’s take a look at what really happened.
What happened to Lauryn Licari and Owen McKenny?
