The Richmond Hill explosion featured in Netflix's Worst Neighbor Ever continues to haunt those involved13:48, 01 Jul 2026A catastrophic explosion that devastated a community and killed one family will be explored in a brutal Netflix documentary.‌Worst Neighbor Ever has been released on Netflix today (July 1) as it plunges viewers into real life neighbour disputes that take a fatal turn. From daily arguments to physical fights, the series explores a series of events that eventually lead to intimidation and violence and even murder.‌With real life bodycam footage and heartbreaking accounts from victims, the true crime series also uses animated re-enactments to tell the story as Netflix teases the new series includes cases that are "more shocking than ever."‌A synopsis adds: "Worst Neighbor Ever proves the people next door aren’t just a nuisance - they’re lethal."Spanning across four episodes, each instalment focuses on a new case, each as harrowing as the next. The second episode, titled 'Midwest Meltdown', explores a catastrophic explosion that when investigated, saw a dark reality uncovered.‌On November 10, 2012, Monserrate 'Moncy' Shirley's home exploded, leaving two people in the vicinity dead and many others injured, destroying dozens of homes. But when investigators find the real cause, lives were changed forever.According to Netflix's Tudum: "Monserrate Shirley, affectionately called Moncy by her friends and family, became a foundational part of the tight-knit community of Richmond Hill, Indiana, the second she moved in.Content cannot be displayed without consent‌"But she goes through a sudden divorce and moves her new boyfriend, Mark Leonard, into her home. Leonard has a criminal record, and Moncy’s closest friends grow increasingly concerned."Then, on Nov. 10, 2012, Moncy’s house explodes, leaving two people in the vicinity dead, injuring dozens of others, and destroying upwards of 30 homes. When investigators find the cause, life in this friendly subdivision outside Indianapolis changes forever."Where is Moncy now?‌After officers uncovered her role in the explosion, she pled guilty to conspiracy to commit arson. She was sentenced back in 2016 to 50 years in prison.Where are Mark and Bob Leonard now?Moncy's boyfriend Mark was also found guilty of 53 counts, including felony murder and arson. He was sentenced to two consecutive life sentences, plus 75 years.However, in 2018, he died from natural causes while incarcerated. The documentary explores how he and his half brother Bob orchestrated the huge gas explosion in the hopes of an insurance payout.Article continues belowBob Leonard was convicted of 51 counts including felony murder and arson and is still serving his sentence. The Netflix documentary confirms: "He was sentenced to two life sentences without parole plus 70 years."Worst Neighbor Ever can be streamed on Netflix