In this gripping episode, we delve into the story of Ken Rex McElroy, the infamous small-town bully of Skidmore, Missouri. For years, McElroy terrorized the community with his unchecked aggression and flagrant disregard for the law, creating an atmosphere of fear among the town’s residents.
Despite countless criminal charges, McElroy seemed untouchable, escaping justice time and again—until the town reached its breaking point. What happened on that fateful day in 1981, when Skidmore took the law into its own hands? Join us as we uncover the shocking events that led to McElroy’s demise and examine the complicated legacy he left behind. Was it justice, or was it vengeance? Listen now to explore the haunting tale of Ken Rex McElroy.
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ken_McElroy
https://fox2now.com/news/true-crime/missouri-town-keeps-bullys-murder-a-secret-for-40-years/
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