Little Liter: The Perfect Neighbor

In this casual 'Little Leader' episode of Cult Liter with Spencer Henry, the host shares a deeply emotional reaction to the Netflix documentary *The Perfect Neighbor*, which chronicles the disturbing real-life story of Susan Lorenz, a woman whose escalating neighborhood disputes with families of children in her community culminated in her shooting and killing a mother who came to confront her about a stolen tablet. Spencer recounts how the body cam footage from police interactions revealed a pattern of Susan calling authorities over minor, innocent child activity, portraying her as a volatile, unhinged figure. The documentary’s emotional weight left Spencer visibly shaken, even crying during the viewing, despite his usual exposure to dark content. He expresses outrage at Susan’s actions and sympathy for the victim, while also reflecting on the broader themes of neighborhood dynamics, mental health, and the consequences of unchecked resentment. The episode also features a humorous and defiant call from a drag queen in Atlanta who recounts breaking into a cemetery at 3 a.m. with her mother to install her grandmother’s tombstone herself, saving $450 from a predatory funeral home. Spencer celebrates her DIY spirit and condemns the exploitation of grieving families by unscrupulous funeral services, ending the episode on a high note of admiration and joy.