Most violent crimes that capture the public's imagination are about serial killers, mass shooters,

crimes of passion or clashes among underworld figures.

Yet some of the most shocking and deadly conflicts we encounter are between everyday neighbors in ordinary neighborhoods. Their seemingly minor quibbles escalate until violence erupts,

and it impacts an entire community.

What makes a good neighbor go bad?

We may never truly know,

but heed this warning about the terrible things that can happen

when even the pettiest disagreements past the point of no return

and good neighbors become worst enemies.

How can you sleep at night when the person you fear or hate the most

lives right next door.

We're a half-hour drive from the nation's capital in a well-manicured neighborhood that's been under the meticulous care of a local homeowners association for years.

The rows of picturesque townhomes

are where a single black mother

has worked tirelessly to afford a place

in hopes of improving life for herself

and her teenage daughter.

It's a dream come true

until they fall under the disdainful eye

of the man next door.

Things don't improve when the mom finds a new romantic partner.

If anything, it fuels more animosity with her neighbor.

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