This was before I knew my first husband. No testing of weapons was performed,as far as I am aware. Not like Ken. Well said. I have a first issue hard copy that was my grandfathers and he left to me after his passing in 2006. To get these girls out of here trouble was getting ready to happen. Guest Book | Sign Guest Book | Send Private Condolences They TRIED EVERYTHING, it did not work. I also was attempting to use Google Earth to observe the former Ken Rex house. The irony of course is that the way they got it back was to take a mans life. I agree with you that we need to be careful about judging the town of Skidmore. Trucker: so, so, sad. until then its just a guessing game. it too was spontaneous. Finally, there is some confusion on the rifles used. And thats kind of bullying as well. This is the second time i have read In Broad Daylight. I understand you need to sell books but if it humbles you, I learned about this out of a true crime and and aberrant behavior book so your book is well versed but not hardly the only source. The too soon death of Del left a large whole in the heart of many. Ken Rex McElroy (1 Juni 1934 - 10 Juli 1981) adalah warga Skidmore, Nodaway County, Missouri, Amerika Serikat. Hell, he might have actually been loving the anger he was generating. did they like her or not , was she mean too ? [1] Kasus pembunuhannya yang belum terselesaikan sampai sekarang menjadi perhatian internasional. Over and out. I wouldnt be surprised if they werent reading from prepared scripts. Not to mention the event, which I will remind you he was never found guilty of, occurred a lifetime ago. There are more facts, but Id have to dig into my research for them. I dont think it was planned beyond a few moments before it took place. I will stress again that his death was very unexpected. Is there anyway you could confirm this for me? if i was a true crime writer this is a story i wouldve liked to write. Thought about it last night, did a internet search and here I am. 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. As long as there are bullies (like this scum who was properly dealt with by his peers in broad daylight) then this story should keep being told and this comments section should be open. Certainly Trena identified him, and another person did as well. Regardless, he moved McCloud into their house. If youre such a big bad ass why carry a gun and have a crew? In the middle of the second curve on Valley Road. Why dont you get your facts strait. we just thought he was some creepy dude, then when the story broke about him & i saw pics i was literally shocked. When the legal system was unable to catch him, the community took it upon themselves to stop him themselves. They were stationed on Skidmore's major. And their is there. I have a question and a statement. Hi, Im doing a school project on the murder of Ken Rex McElroy. Someone who has passed on from this life. Those people TRIED to get some relief, they were ignored. Especially when the truth of his death is available with easy and proper research. Over the course of his life, McElroy was accused of dozens of felonies, including assault, child molestation, statutory rape, arson . I know how you feel about Skidmore. Alice M. McElroy, 62, of Kansas City, Kan., passed away November 18, 2006, at Medicalodge Post Acute Care Center. When one feels all hope of finding justice is gone. I see the obit photo for the second alleged shooter. I was through there last fall bird hutning and it sure seemed as though there was nothing left. I have found this whole drama so very intriguing for quite a while. Is No One Saw A Thing A True Story? The Real-Life Murder Case Revealed Some guys were playing cards at a table. These are good people who did what they had to to remedy a nightmare. He stopped in Skidmore driving from New York to California, prior to making the movie, to check the town out. The photo was too graphic, in my mind, for a book. And if not, a few dollars to the right lawyer would suffice. Trena divorced her husband, and Ive been told lives in Columbia. I think David Baird believed that the sheriff had the files when he offered to open them to me. Ghost town, for sure. Sad but true. I am loyal to the town. As I understand it, Gary D moved to Texas a few years back. If the action against McElroy was spontaneous, wouldnt Clement expect to be held accountable for his actions? If this process is circumvented, it becomes more difficult (to establish these constraints) with each passing year. 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. vigilante justice, call it what you want.MURDER IS MURDER. If Clement was one of the gunment, he was just protecting his neighbors. Screw the law and the rest of you people who have no back bone to do anything about it. I was in Skidmore once and innocently asked about the shooting, I was told to mind my own business or I would wind up like Ken shot from behind. Memorials are suggested to the Maryville Elks Lodge #760, Maryville, MO. Nothing will ever come to light. Well then it appears Ken Rex was done in by a fellow coward. Tina, Teresa and Tammy. As I mentioned above, using Google Earth, you can see the remains of a structure still there. On my first day of teaching, a little hand went up in the back of the class and this sweet boy said, Youre uncle shot my dad. I spent years in Skidmore. it was us against the world , thats the attitude we took & yeah we did bulls#@* with the gentleman from playboy ,lol.. he ate it up like candy , we all had a good laugh when he left town . Also those who brag on the internet are usually the opposite. Never saw anyone over 64. I know how people get frustrated and i realize how this happened with mcelroy! One of these women was 24-year-old. and to your footnote I was born close this town but have since move. 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. I currently live in Springfield, Missouri, and may just have to take a trip to Trenas grave site in Conway. His brother, however, still lives in the Skimore area/. And I dont have a good opinion of them. As Juarez left the court room, the news item specifically mentioned he was smiling. The obituary mentioned that he had lived in Skidmore, MO, but nothing at all about the event for which we are reading this material. He told me Ken had a presence but that he wasnt scared or intimidated by him. What would you say to him? The death of Ken Rex McElroy is a perplexing case that has hung heavy over the town of Skidmore, Missouri for decades. . 2. Ken McElroy did this to Alice, and probably Trena too. sadly i feel the man & his killing caused so much trauma it never has fully recovered. Or could they have been tested back in the day? Hell, at my age, JFK has always been the guy who got his head blown off in Dallas, if youll forgive me for being blunt. Woulda, coulda, shoulda done some yung folk sum good. But we exchanged some small talk, and I left. He had no use for the successful or the educated. I dont think Del knew he was actually going to shoot McElroy until an instant before he reached inside the truck and grabbed his rifle. maybe they should have the gun that killed mcelroy in a museuem or something, maybe they can build a museueum there celebrating the murder . I dont remember any stories about him harassing the Clements in the book. Us types know that when we live by the sword we will die by the sword and thats whats scares the crap out of you common folk. BB. (Tongue firmly in cheek.). I will obviously drive through the town, and more than likely take some pictures along the way, and of course stop by the bar, if it is open. That is the the bottom line. I already found a news item where one of his sons (Juarez) had been arrested at age 26 for knifing a man. I can remember them going into hiding after the house fire. At least some of the witnesses surely knew. 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. Alice McElroy May 27, 1938 - September 13, 2017 Alice Olemberio McElroy, daughter of Felix Olemberio and Agripina Sacal Olemberio, was born May 27, 1938 in Calamba, Misamis Occidental, Philippines where she grew up and attended school. a) Ken moved out of his family home so he could be with Alice. Trena only witnessed Clement with a rifle. The rapes, arson, shootings were well known. What McElroy would say about his portrayal in the book is another subject, and one which I would hesitate to hazard a guess on. why did she leave skidmore ? the reason ken was a bully is he got tired of folks picking on him. Has anyone ever actually physically tried to fight mcelroy? Being shot in the back of the head means nothing, anywhere to take him down was what was necessary.. Three guys lost it, and left the town to deal with the results. Granted, one needs to gloss over the statutory rape. Then the shooter and his cousin ran to there truck pulled there rifles out then my mom grabed me by the wrist pulled me inside and heard a few shots sounded like a few from a 22 caliber then one big really loud shot id say a hunting rifle from my shooting experience. 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. To all my haters: just be glad I dont live around you because Id be doin a helluva lot more then just parking outside your house! The deputy was too scared to confront him. Some of the witnesses to the crime left town, and as time wore on a few of them died. Did you ever hear this story? While you all are shakin in your boots your women will be coming to me, women love a real man, and so will your property. On Del, Ive discussed the notion that he might have been a coward because he shot Ken in the back. The nice pickup Kenrex And Trina had just gotten into.
