Thank you. The junk man owns the gas station across from Sumys, and hes letting it fall into disrepair, along with several other places. Born in 1934, Ken Rex McElroy was a resident of Skidmore, Missouri. This book will still be important 100 years from now not only for the decendants from this area but for the entire midwest and beyond. Id like to get the reaction of other readers. ), and it looks pretty nice. He could never understand why the townspeople had tolerated so much before acting. When I met him, he was a sophomore in college, which amused me greatly, to think of one of Kens kids being a college graduate. Sheriff Estes certainly would have had a reason to dispose of them, wouldnt he? Most of the guys in NW MO can take care of themselves and would not be afraid of Ken if they had a gun in their hands. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. Dying of sclerosis of the liver is a slow process; it allows the person time to reflect on his life, to prepare to meet his maker. The big blow was when Wal-Mart opened in Maryville.The story of so many small towns in America. How could someone get away with these kinds of crimes for so long?! You are very talented and a brilliant writer, your story is in line with the tales told but maybe you can do better, I remember when this crime occurred. I remember Ken well. Is the killing of Ken Rex McElroy one of the craziest cold case files 18 Facts About The Murder Of Ken Rex McElroy, One Of The Most Some are saying they were a .22 and a 30-30. What are your thoughts on this? Although I have my own personal opinions on this, I really did not want to cause anyone trouble. No One Saw A Thing centers around the 1981 murder of Ken Rex McElroy in Skidmore Missouri and other crimes committed in the town and surrounding area over the years. You wouldnt find one, it didnt exist. Mr. MaClean, great book!! At the time, McElroy was still married to his third wife, Alice Woods. Screw the law and the rest of you people who have no back bone to do anything about it. And by the way, theres NO ONE as tough as Jesus, because he knew what was coming, faced it squarely, did what had to be done. I dont know how I missed your book then, but so glad I have read it now. The town has not changed much, a few places have really gone to hell; I have pics of the junk place that man needs to be strung up. Slowly twords I hear now and then from others that I should just let the story die, that there is no reason to keep talking about it, etc. As for the guy threatening you, he literally wrote like everyone else in his level of life. I believe they had a little boy. Shot in back or front makes no difference. Please think before you write, you are talking about someone very dear to me and many others. The city hall has moved into the old bank and B & B is shuttered and closed. Does Gary D. , who seems to be a candidate as the second gunman, still live in the Skidmore area? I wont name them directly. While it had some Hollywood necessaries (I suppose) in it, I was surprised to see some aspects of the movie were depicted just as I have read and appreciated that. Law Enforcement did NOTHING. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD8iUdp33PqTsix2sGblEQZ8m5FQycC5D Vigilante justice, or. Im sure the people of the town didnt care how it happened, only that it happened. Decades later, who killed Skidmore town bully still secret | The Kansas Del Clement died without a word about who shot Ken McElroy. Small Large 300 dpi | 30.2 MP Alice Woods was Ken's second wife, but she has stated that she's not sure their marriage was legal because McElroy may have still been married to Sharon when they wed. Anyways, it says this guy shot a 70yo inthe neck? This story, and the book, will far outlive me, and anyone else alive today, Ive come to believe. Both younger than i.. Was at the D&G I also believe that the residents of Skidmore simply got tired of the legal system trying and failing to deal with Ken Rex McElroy. Did he live on the east or west sidethanks. This is such an intriguing story. Just saying. The witch might be dead.. and you should just go your way. We drove back home talking about other things like life and baseball. But the system did not work, and throughout history when that happens, when it gets BAD enough, people will act. Obviously a rifle. He probably thought it would make him a bigger man in the eyes of the townfolk something he always wanted. Del did not die the way you described. Id imagine Id be sick of it myself. I suspect there are hundreds more out there. But your right, it would have been more polite to just go around to the front of the truck and shoot the SOB in the eye. Bystanders were aloud to crowd around the vehicle even after Officers arrived. McElroy's third wife, Trena McCloud, met Ken when he began dating her mother while she was 12. Ken Rex McElroy, 47, was a big, burly man with bushy sideburns, cold eyes and an ever-present gun. I dont remember any stories about him harassing the Clements in the book. Would love to see the picture you have. Yes some little crazy some very good folk. Even though Ken Rex was married to his second wife Alice, he couldn't help but notice the pretty girl with long blonde hair. Not rocket science.. i remember looking into the mirror & he was still standing in front of the store watching us as we went out of sight. I used to trade rides to NWMSU with one of McElroys relatives. Ken Rex McElroy was a bully to put it mildly. I dont agree with calling him a coward, at least not for the shooting. And their is there. He was friendly and gave me directions to the cemetery. Such evidence is allowed into courts of law as an exception to the hearsay rule on the theory that someone on his deathbed would have no reason to lie. Alice McElroy Obituary (2006) - Kansas City, MO - Kansas City Star The town lost faith in itself, is the way I see it. Its in the book In Broad Daylight, toward the end. (two increments noted in his description). Ken Rex McElroy was born June 1, 1934 to a family of poor tenant farmers who moved near the town of Skidmore, Missouri. i wonder what wouldve happened if some of the guys in town reached out to him , talk to him , have a beer be pals . Please move on with your life. Ask yourself: who smiles instantly after beating the criminal rap in court? I look forward to getting your new POD paperback. maybe they should have the gun that killed mcelroy in a museuem or something, maybe they can build a museueum there celebrating the murder . Too bad it had have been done sooner. They TRIED EVERYTHING, it did not work. I first heard of this story in a special edition of People Magazine (True Crime Stories; 2005). I remember as a kid Ken stealing grain in middle of night from our grain bin. They did not deserve any of this. Not a single bullet was recovered? He always denied any role in the killing. Let this stand as a testament of human nature and what people are capable of when deep-rooted survival instincts are aroused by fear, oppression, and the feelings of hopelessness. On another note, as to shooting him in the back and attaching the coward label. Let it rest, people. The town is not in great shape, with very few businesses remaining open, and some fellow buying lots of properties and storing junk in the yards. ZZ. The other weapon was a .22 mag, but was it identified as a rifle as well? She had our food ready to go AND the pedophile I will add, yet again. But to no surprise people wait till its too late then act out in the wrong way if its wrong. I found Trena in an Obituary this year. ALL cowards that rape children, burn peoples homes, shoot close range into unarmed peoples stomach & shoot hard working elderly frail innocent people deserve a shot in the back of their heads. Almost ghost-like in the downtown area. Mr. Dowlings body has been cremated under the direction of the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville. Your characterization of the man who seems to have shot him as a coward is interesting. Skidmores best days are behind it, sad to say, unless Cheryl Brown decides to get involved again. measure .321 in diameter; bullets for the 8 mm measure .323 in diameter. I am loyal to the town. I believe that the shooting was wrong , as someone said on here it was murder , but the law failed to do its job & they are also responsible for that mans death . He was a nice, smart kid, but he had blue eyes and a compelling stare. I need to ponder a few things before I attempt to ask any more, and I will let you know how the trip fares. ken rex mcelroy should have been dealt with by the law -instead the people took care of it , mcelroy will haunt skidmore for years to come. i passed through skidmore last summer & talked to a few old timers who were around back in the early 80s when kenny was roaming the streets .had a nice conversation until you bring up mc elroys name .they all turn a pale white & ghastly & then u smell an odor its only then that u realize they shit all over themselves .. ken rex mc elroy still brings fear to skidmore old timers , they HATED THAT MAN. I was in Skidmore last Thursday. Want more true crime? But there are a lot of these places, the killing in public and a rural towns solidarity which I am sure is based somewhat on Loyalty and for others FEAR. All ten cops. Dont say Why dont you MOVE?, unless you are willing to buy it. and to your footnote I was born close this town but have since move. trena did the right thing by leaving skidmore, no way in hell she could stick around & im sure she never went back to visit, she wouldve been outta her mind to do so. we all talked & took a vow of silence , NO MATTER WHAT to our death bed. I read it when it was first published. It was pretty gruesome. Thought about it last night, did a internet search and here I am. The person I met was a prominent person in the town. i dont know ? The Good Ole Boy rural thug culture killed that whole county pretty much. Are there any other in print material available that you would recommend? This was verified. (Photo by Bettmann Archive/Getty Images) PURCHASE A LICENSE Standard editorial rights Custom rights How can I use this image?

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