In a shocking case from Michigan, a 43-year-old woman has been sentenced to prison for perpetrating a campaign of online bullying against her own daughter over a period of more than a year. The mother, Kendra, posed as another individual to harass her teenage daughter and her daughter's boyfriend, sending them a barrage of approximately twelve demeaning messages daily through social media. Despite being the perpetrator, Kendra assisted schools and local authorities in attempts to find the unidentified bully, showcasing a disturbing level of deceit in her actions.

The case was initially reported to local authorities in early 2021 when the teenage daughter began receiving harassing messages from someone claiming to be a peer. Kendra actively collaborated with her daughter’s boyfriend’s mother in the pursuit of the “bully,” all the while concealing her own identity as the instigator of the harassment campaign. This duality not only caused emotional distress to the victims but also raised serious questions about parental behavior and the extent of online harassment.

As a result of her actions, Kendra was sentenced to serve between 19 months to 5 years in prison for the stalking of the two minors. The case garnered significant attention and has since inspired filmmakers, leading to the creation of a dramatized account titled "Mommy Meanest," which is set to release in 2024. This incident serves as a sobering reminder of the complexities and dangers of online interactions, particularly among adolescents, and highlights the potential for betrayal from unexpected sources such as a parent.