Which is one of the big reasons the rustling really bothered me. That was a wonderful thing that guy did for Ken, too bad iKen rejected Jesus at that point. Getting them to to talk about it like pulling teeth. Im not being crude or rude I really mean that. He taught me a lot about life and how being true to yourself makes a difference in your life and the lives of others. If they dont need to or dont KNOW they can beat everyone, they act right. I would have shot that punkass on my own if he ever started with me..he got what he deserved for sure..I have a real problem with bullies to this day.. Everyone is a victim. See her as a girl on TV in this story, then seeing her photo as a woman and reading comments like yours, does show how God led her to a wonderful place and she has surely left her mark on this world. It is said that he could shoot doves and quail in midflight with those .45s and light matchsticks on a fence post at 25 yards away. Again, just my opinion, but if the technology back then had been what it is today, hed have seen more jail time, simply based on the rapes. Its astonishing to think the entire population allowed it to go on. The trauma and scars he left behind will only be brought to justice in the next life, not this one. I remember hearing about this story for the very first time on 60 Minutes when I was in high school. She made that choice of her own. Tonya was very sweet and loving and although Ive lost track of her in the last 20 years, I hope she has succeeded in life. He was known as "the town bully",[1] and his unsolved killing became the focus of international attention. Outside of the D&G Tavern, the engine of a truck could be heard roaring to life, until it gave out, and eventually the engine blew. People who judge the town harshly dont understand what it went through. You cant make that case at all. She lived in Conway, Missouri, and apparently died of cancer. Why does Tim work in a pizza parlor ? Who was Ken Rex McElroy? That being said, I cant sort out the wives and children of Ken. She stayed close to her parents, curiously enough. Do you really think an entire town targeted one man for death, covered for his killer, even a lawman did it, and all because he was misunderstood? Over the course of his life, McElroy was accused of dozens of felonies, including assault, child molestation, statutory rape, arson, animal cruelty, hog and cattle rustling, and burglary. I enjoyed first edition of In Broad Daylight and didnt realize there was a second edition out. Thank you in advance for clarifying. anyhing good about him. I agree with you in many respects. One of them, Jeffy, had a hernia problem. Thanks for the answer to my question, Jeffrey. He had his first harem. We need the courage of 1981 Skidmore now more than ever. They operate a gourmet traveling food stand. Once they wake up, they make different choices. https://www.maryvilleforum.com/gallery-2021-skidmore-punkin-show/collection_14ebd20e-f5fa-11eb-8cdc-c35d90891f9e.html#1. The person knew McElroy for many years and said that Ken neither had the guts nor the intestinal fortitude to face Bo in a face to face gun duel. In a place where he doesnt know EVERYTHING about EVERYONE, they take it down a notch. He met his fourth wife, Trena, when she was twelve years old.. People dont just do it, unless they are already murderers, etc. For some reason, the Ken McElroy shooting popped into my mind and I wondered what happened to Trena and Kens children. I couldnt help but think about the tradgedies , this small town has endured, and how many lives were changed, or ruined, due to them. It was an act of self-defense. Yes, that would make him Ken McElroys grandson. Well Im watching the Sundance series. The townspeople were the ones who suffered punishment. Interesting comment. The system completely failed that town. I just found out about the book The Story Behind In Broad Daylight', and I am reading it. Youd protect your family same as they had to protect theirs. In all, there were 46 potential witnesses to the shooting, including Trena McElroy, who was in the truck with her husband when he was shot. During the meeting, McElroy arrived at the D&G Tavern with Trena. My condolences to her family. Even today if you google any of the names of the children you will find hateful things written by people. You seem to be a good guy. No need to respond to my posts on this discussion thread. Skidmore is 90 minutes or more north and west of downtown Kansas Cit, Peculiar is 40 minutes south. He said that the jerk stared at each and every juror like he was intent on doing harm to eacha crazy look as dad described it. Also she was a child! Trena did get remarried, about five years after Kens death. However, I was forbidden to go anywhere near the pool hall in town, and could only go to the post office near it with an adult. And where are her adult children she & Ken had together now ? Ive tried to leave her pretty much alone the last few years, let her see if she can find a normal life to live. Its an old saying, but one can argue that his children are also victims in this case. Stratton is still kicking up in Bethany. First: WHO THE HECK WAS THIS GUY? The towns people were being bullied and never got the help they needed. I dont think people realize how many things go by the wayside in these rural areas. Lori and myself were adopted together and were raised in MO. That Oprah show was a joke and Alice only done it for the money they paid her. Even WORSE. In 1981, vigilantes in Skidmore, Mo., took justice into their own hands and killed town bully Ken Rex McElroy but no one was charged with the crime. The vast majority of people familiar with this case are quite happy with the outcome. He was quite content to labor behind the meat counter while his wife oversaw the daily needs of the store. From the impression I got, the law enforcement officers, with exception of Corporal Stratton of the State Patrol, seemed to back down to Ken out of fear the same as the townspeople did for a while. I know she helped with the bullying, but she was substantially influenced and groomed by this child molester. I think I know the answer to this, but the other children of Sally and Ken all know now that he was there father, correct? Do any of the haters actually know how someone, especially a young person, can be influenced and manipulated into doing things that is wrong? Before then he just knew he had been adopted. Very interesting. [12] The DA declined to press charges, and an extensive federal investigation did not lead to any charges either. However, when he and Mrs. Bowenkamp purchased the town grocery store he put away his custom made Mother of Pearl grip Colt .45s and his special made Crocodile ammunition belt. She had to of been a strong woman to endure what she did and come out okay! Surprised that there arent more comments on here @ the Sundance Series, No One Saw A ThingIMO, It exposed nothing that Harry didnt reveal In Broad Daylight, other than we are to now surmise that Skidmore is a cursed & dying community. The show was a cheap hatchet job. By the time I met Trena a couple years after McELroys death, she had moved on, with a new husband and family. I worked with him at a school for Behavior problem children. It is my pleasure to interact with Jeffery on a daily basis and I truely feel he helps keep me grounded. I agree with you and Jack. Bless you and your family. Glad to hear she moved on to a happy life, sorry she died so cruelly. That isnt one side of the story it is a fact. As for Ken Rex, no surprise. I will find a picture of her and post. The blazing summer heat. Jeffrey was 22 and a college graduate when he discovered who his father was. Its been a while since I saw any new posts on this blog. Just a matter of a fact type situation. I just cant get over how scarey it was to sit in that truck while seeing her hisband killed right next to jer! In 1980, one of McElroy's children got into an argument with a clerk, Evelyn Sumy, in a local grocery store owned by 70-year-old Ernest "Bo" Bowenkamp and his wife Lois, allegedly because the young McElroy child tried to steal some candy. Maybe Im forgetting that part of the book, but why was he ever released on bail during the appeal process? Cell phones taking photographs, calling police would have made a big difference back then. No children were molested, people robbed or beaten up, etc., because of a criminal's attorney. But it was an easy thing for them to do, to raise their hands and lie under oath.". So similar to Skidmore. I dont understand how a man could allow someone to take your child without putting up a good fight ! An armed McElroy quickly confronted and threatened the marshal and, when the officer called for backup, the police refused to come help. I know some were farmers there for years it was home yada. Do the world a favor, end the line. There is nothing cursed about Skidmore. There was no physical evidence linking Clement to the crime, and no witnesses willing to corroborate McCloud's assertions. I read the first book, In Broad Daylight. Coincidentally, many of my relatives are at rest in Memorial Gardens within a stones throw from Ken McElroy. Could someone on this blog sheet tell me what the title of that other movie was? Sixteen days after Trena gave birth, both she and Alice fled to Trena's parents' house. Other than listing hers and Kens children among her survivors, it is her husband of almost 3 decades, Howard, and her longtime residence in Lebanon, MO, which are mentioned in the obituary. Check the ages of his childrens mothers when they gave birth! You may have a point on my description of Fillmore. Ken McElroy would flip in his grave if he knew one of his children graduated from college and is a successful teacher of special ed kids. The law never punished him nor did he abide by the law i be live he would not want the law to interfere with his much needed death. She was a prisoner for a good part of her young life. She was cruel and her actions can not be disregarded. When your parents show you arbitrary cruelty and dont acknowledge their wrongdoing, it humiliates you, and you begin looking for outlets on which to impose your own anger, so you can feel in control again. In your blog, you mention four children. I find it AMAZING that someone like Ken Rex McElroy could even sire such a respectable son in the first place! Most people dont get bail after conviction, pending appeal. As he sat drinking at the bar, word got back to the men at the Legion Hall that he was in town. Motion detection lights & cameras would show him shooting in public. Jeffrey thinks a lot about what it means to be Ken McElroys son. I wanted to feel bad for her after all she endured as a child but too much just doesnt really come together. I closing, I would like to say that ( The lost son, of Ken) was never lost at all. Once they got ahold of this story they sucked the life out of that town. For some reason, the Ken McElroy shooting popped into my mind and I wondered what happened to Trena and Ken's children. McElroy's appeal hearing was again delayed. An understandable wish. They are both burning in hell fire ? I dont feel bad for Trina one bit. I am absolutely sure it was Ken McElroy. I think it came out in 1987 or 1988, but Im not sure. Other times? Abuse wears you down to the point you cannot think for yourself. The long view of Trena is that she was essentially a victim. McElroy left many children, and some of them were extremely unhappy with the way their father was killed and the way he was portrayed in my book In Broad Daylight. McElroy controlled the whole town. I would guess that if someone was saying and doing things that McElroy agreed with, theyd get along ok. Ken was a lazy theif , rapist, hild molester, he got what he deserved/ this type needs dealt with this wAy more to show the criminals that they they cant hide behind the law because we will get you / thats whats wrong with this country nobody wants to work just take what they want and blame it on you because they dont have what youve got. I lived and worked in Maryville for 8 years and got to know a few of the folks who were in and around Skidmore when this happened. But I also decided to not live my life even for a minute being afraid of another man. But if it is true that she changed after leaving Skidmore, thats what matters to me. Im probably going to buy your book as this case looks pretty interesting. A town having inadequate policing. I can happily say that she seems to be living a fulfilling and normal life and is a very responsible, contributing member of society. Thats the mentality of many bullies. It is quite a few pictures from the 2021 Skidmore Punkin (sp) Show. Judge recounts on Criminal how, in response to numerous complaints about McElroy, the closest police station (14 miles away) dispatched a marshal whose sole purpose was to watch over McElroy and keep the peace in Skidmore. Interesting. A common refrain among the people MacLean interviewed? On the morning of July 10, 1981, townspeople met at the Legion Hall in the center of town with Nodaway County sheriff Dan Estes to discuss how to protect themselves. By this, I mean how does someone from poverty work the legal system to the point they can almost LITERALLY get away with murder? Missouri-based journalist Steve Booher described the attitude of some townspeople as "he needed killing. Even the United States has a legal system, even back then. She insisted that I hadnt told the whole story about McElroy: he was much worse than portrayed, than anybody could imagine, and it had been harder than people would ever realize for her to give up her four children. Instead, she contributed to Kens thievery, bullying, harassment, and assaults. He was my favorite person in the book and someone I would have really liked to meet. It was amazing the town folk found the restraint not to grant her Kens fate. The figure sitting across from me at the small table only barely resembled the young man I had met almost twenty years ago.
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