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I will post a link once I have all the pictures posted. Deputy was there talking to my dad as he was stealing it. Knew people that had bought or traded coonhounds with/from him. He was a member and enjoyed his friends at the Maryville Elks Lodge #760; he was a member of the Town and Country Saddle Club at Skidmore, MO. If Clement was one of the gunment, he was just protecting his neighbors. Or could it have been a semi-auto pistol? In No One Saw A Thing we only saw her defending him but I wonder what her opinion was when she was older and able to feel her freedom from him and the rest of his family. Instead of writing some kind of relevant answer on the issue, you took your time to harass someone who was nice enough to give a deeper insight from first hand witnessing. I assume that the Goslee is the same gentleman who you stayed with while you were researching the book. Thanks for your update on Skidmore. Remember how young she was when he got a hold of her. Mr. MaClean, excellent book!!! Werent there a couple of men who were offered a lot of money to blow him away? the townspeople like much of the US actually believed in the law and kept hoping it would do its job. When we went in, it wasnt busy at all. I think anyone who has been on the receiving end of a bullys wrath or the injustices of the legal system to deal with criminals can put themselves in the plight of the towns people of Skidmore. Me and my 2 sisters decided to check it out as it was less than 2 hours from where we live. He was a nice, smart kid, but he had blue eyes and a compelling stare. I remember him saying he didnt want to talk to you anymore and you would quiteasking questions. In a few weeks we will have a new POD paperback which will contain both In Broad Daylight and The Story Behind In Broad Daylight. I understand you are a tall man, so relatively he would be shorter than you, but he was not a short man with a chip on his shoulder. Two additional questions Harry, I have heard that the post office in Skidmore has been closed and the high school was also closed and tore down. Then is was simply hauled off by a wrecker and taken to the insurance company. But when it comes to killing, there are very few fair fights. Did you know him personally, or just hear this about him? What would you say to him? i read that TRENA CLAIMED 2 have known who 1 of the shooters were WHO WAS IT SHE NAMED ? RELATED: 10 Of The Best Docuseries You Should Be Watching Now Each episode is around 40 minutes each and contains dramatic and intimate . Its easy to sit in judgment of these people when youre not the one who has to live in constant fear of this evil bastd. Harry said,: Del Clement, in my view, was also a coward. I think when the last person involved in KRMcs killing dies, then the truth will be told. 18 Facts About The Murder Of Ken Rex McElroy, One Of The Most I think it is Delta Road. He told you to get your facts straight but didnt offer the facts that he claims were genuine. A mean drunk if you could not defend yourself a backpedalling coward if you could. Pausing to milk it a little too long. It was a crime of opportunity he was having some beers and hearing stories about Rex over the years. they say if you walk the streets of downtown skidmore mo you can see kens ghost every now & then, that you can still feel his presence in town . McElroy was hit by a car in the middle of the day while driving his vehicle McElroy was riding his big vehicle with his spouse, Trena, the day he died. This six-episode true-crime docuseries comes from Sundance TV and premiered last August. Yet, it was in fact the very same legal system that allowed Ken McElroy to get away with what he did for all those years, also failed to bring his killers to justice. I would love to read your writings about this town and man! Sorry, Ive never heard that name. She told of one incident in particular where her family was present when his property was being buzzed repeatedly by a low flying plane. I do not see it that way. You know, there are a lot of places out there like Skidmore. Two questions have occurred to me.The first, being that there may have been three shooters, but only one fatal shot. Gary N. Dowling Hi Harry. Ken Rex and his memory live on and he is a hero to some I am just letting you all know that. Rod Rex, You sure are full of your 68 350 pounds of muscle. The real question is: What would drive an entire town, filled with good people, to this desperate act? His problems, but who dont? He was friendly and gave me directions to the cemetery. Id me interested in your thoughts and facts. He leaves Sharon to move in with Alice. And you need to learn how to spell: strait is straight. If I were ever accused of a crime then found not guilty, Im reasonably confident that Id be smiling ear to ear & might even do a happy dance! I watched the TV Movie In Broad Daylight, Iast night. They probably had bad dreams over it and Ken Rex won because he still haunts them and the town of Skidmore. Del and his brother Greg also owned the only tavern in town, the D and G, for Del and Greg, and McElroy was famous for driving away customers. Its CIRRHOSIS of the liver NOT sclerosis of the liver. In the book, I tried to present the towns side of the killing and to question those who said it is always wrong to take a life outside of the law. its to bad he died the way he did . fist fight. 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. Skidmore, Missouri: Part 1 - Mean & Evil I can certainly relate to both. he was wrong for scarring folks. He was the fifteenth of sixteen children born to a poor, migrant tenant farming family. Kenrex and Trina stood up said good to see you.. Take care. Del, a short man with a chip on his shoulder and a hot temper, wore a cowboy hat and drank heavily. Ken Rex McElroy (1 Juni 1934 - 10 Juli 1981) adalah warga Skidmore, Nodaway County, Missouri, Amerika Serikat. Please move on with your life. And their is there. If that had happened, I doubt there would have been much of an outcry, and surely no book entitled In Broad Daylight. The scum-bag lawyer and family members were genuinely angry that the killers had not been brought to justice. Fascinating stuff! Bringing in meat and dairy products from U.K. countries. Thanks for writing. I was 13 when my father myself and my two sisters. I think one of the rifles used in McElroys shooting was a Winchester 94 (or Marlin 336) chambered in 32 Winchester Special. Are thye still in the area? Or could they have been tested back in the day? What are your thoughts on this? During our many trips this subject came up and she gave an entirely different perspective on the story. 2. Harry, I enjoyed In Broad Daylight immensely. this town shut its mouth , nobody talked & nobody will , i know del clement is the one who supposedly fired the fatal shot but no one really knows. glad to know her life had a happy ending so to speak. Small minded backwards,2 pack a day hillbillies like yourself are very easy to deal with so I will break down your 4 points real quick. a narcissistic psychopath that made even the mafia look simple in comparison.. the day they snapped, it was when the last straw had been broken and good people were desperate & did a desperate thing. Not knowing who Ken was before someone had told him. Why didnt you used them? One of these women was 24-year-old. Thanks for taking the time to write. If this process is circumvented, it becomes more difficult (to establish these constraints) with each passing year. You should check out the history of FALLS COUNTY TEXAS sometime. I spent 8 years in the Marines. As for the guy threatening you, he literally wrote like everyone else in his level of life. I have read all the comments, here are some comments that I am sure most wont like, but hey, to each their own right? 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. Did you ever hear this story? I read they found .22 magnum and 8 mm Mauser casings in the street. I will stress again that his death was very unexpected. The people commenting were not representative of the town. They made him move. Following driving instructions laid out in the book I attempted to find the McElroy farm. Survivors include his daughter, Sindy Barr (Kelly Culp), Graham, MO; 2 sisters, Jackie (Harold) Holaday, Barnard, MO, Mary Karen (Dave) Christensen, Savannah, MO, and 1 brother, Stephen Dowling, Mission, TX, brother in law, Roger Salsbury Guilford MO; 3 grandchildren, Megan (Eric) Redden, Stanberry, MO, Lauren Barr, Graham, MO, and Michael (Amanda) Barr, Willard, MO; 3 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. And the only women you get are the ones you buy on the street corner. Who Killed Ken Rex McElroy: Town Keeps Its Secret For 38 Years We all seek to find our constraints. Well said. the skidmore we got away with murder museuem. Memorial services are planned for July and will be announced. He was a pedophile that raped 12 year old girls. Im especially interested in the troubles his kids caused once they moved out of Skidmore. By the way, In Broad Daylight goes up as a Kindle on Tuesday. I went to his gravesite a few years after he died , & took a piss on his grave, thats how much I thought of him . this town is declining at a rapid pace , soon , skidmore will be a ghost town with nothing but mcelroys ghost roaming the streets & empty buildings. I put it together mainly because the book was out of print other than on Kindleand I felt that a real book should always be available. ; a timid or easily intimidated person. I see the obit photo for the second alleged shooter. her husband was murdered & she could;nt stick around town looking over her shoulder everytime she stepped outside, wondering if somebody was going to get her too , besides they burned the house down anyway didnt they? 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. ..why do you think those small I would appreciate if you would please address a couple of questions. 6. Whether in the back of the head, between the eyes or in the heart, dead is dead. There is no benefit I can see to having it in the public arena. 1. We hope something like this never happens again but if it is necessary then so be it. Let sleeping dogs lay in this tragedy. I have heard about this case since I was a little girl and remember it on the news but at that time I didnt pay any attention to it. 2) Planned or not a real man could have dealt with it..when your a bully you had better be readycause its always comin, 3) Del was the main shooter but he would have gladly been the ONLY shooter. [1] Kasus pembunuhannya yang belum terselesaikan sampai sekarang menjadi perhatian internasional. The other weapon was a .22 mag, but was it identified as a rifle as well? Required fields are marked *. I truly believe that any community put under the sort of pressure McElroy put it under, and with the law failing to protect it, might well have done the same thing. If an eyewitness had turned in the killers in, it would have been a spectacular trial, likely ending in an acquittal. The Ken McElroy Story From the 'No One Saw a Thing' Documentary Is He was also preceded by his sister, Ronda Salsbury; son in law, Carey Barr; grandson, Rob Lowrance; and sister in law, Barb Dowling. Was anyone from Law Enforcement in that area ever disciplined or fired for their utter failure in protecting the people of the area from this piece of trash? 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. Trena, McElroys wife, even told the story that a man showed up at the McElroy farm outside Skidmore to kill McElroy for money, but that McElroy talked him out of it. This was not a planned shooting so the idea was to shoot quick and avoid as many witnesses as possible. And using Harrys west side comment, that pile of debris is on the west side of the road after it turns south. As I said, my feelings and comments are not for everyone, and obviously you have taken offense to them but sadly you wont be able to do anything about it so too bad. While I understand that Harry MacLean and one of the alleged shooters have bad blood between them. I thought Judgment Day was pretty much of a joke, but you could understand my bias. They are all over. Gary was born near Maryville, MO, on May 1, 1939, to Eugene and Mildred (Ulmer) Dowling. period. I heard that some people went to Ken Rexs grave in St. Joe to dig up his body, but they found NO HUMAN REMAINS!! Ive lived in both large cities and small, rural towns, and without the farmers, small towns will struggle to survive. Ken was 18 and Oleta was 16. . OK, I did as you requested and I picked up a copy of the 2007 edition and read the epilogue. Unfortunately the town does seem to be a long downhill slide, with people leaving and places closing. they didnt even plan on what they did after. How many rounds were fired in total? The driver, whom I knew, with a gut like Ken Rex McElroy told the LAPD. Thank you for the reply. maybee its time for facts and proof to come out now. I honestly dont think it matters who killed McElroy; might as well say all of Skidmore committed a justifiable homicide, in self defence. t was Mr Sumy. Furthermore, I just purchased the E version of Harrys book and within its first section, he mentions that specific road and how the former coon hunting area of Ken Rex is down that road a total of 3 miles. Ive read both the kindle version of your book with the epilogue, and the short update, The Story Behind I see where D. is implicated using the 30-30, and G. with the shotgun, but who had the 22? Watch the new and 7th season of BuzzFeed Unsolved: True Crime! Despite being shot in broad daylight in front of various witnesses, the. Does Gary D. , who seems to be a candidate as the second gunman, still live in the Skidmore area? I read one of the posts saying, if this had gone to trial, they [shooters] would have been acquitted. I drove through Skidmore a few years ago..you could have fired a shotgun and not hit a thing..that town is like dried up and gone.. What accounts for the discrepancy? I would be very interested to find out your source of information. I said i wouldnt. I hope you feel superior. Alice McElroy Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information They reminded me of another family I once met who also blamed everyone else for the troubles they created for themselves. Yes, Bo died before the book was published. Let this story be told and retold and commented upon as warning to bullies and scumbags that if they want to bully people sooner or later, one way or another, they are going to get what is coming to them, one way or another. On another note, as to shooting him in the back and attaching the coward label. The vast majority of these rifles were chambered in 30-30; the Winchester 94 is practically synonymous with the 30-30 chambering. This is the Home County of Kenneth McDuff, you have heard of him Im sure. I dont blame anyone involved for the fact that there was never any trial in this particular case. Nevertheless, they were together for 15 years, and Alice bore two sons and a daughter. spur of the moment that got completely out of hand . In this day and age we would have a ream of cell phone photos of the funeral, which I would definitely have run. In your first edition on page 293 you refer to three men with guns a shotgun, 30-30, and a .22; Were you referring to specific individuals or taking poetic license? until then its just a guessing game. Not that it really matters, I suppose. Hi Harry I loved reading the book I have a question I know there was a made for TV movie made, have you been approached on making a newer version of a movie? Ken McElroy - Wikipedia bahasa Indonesia, ensiklopedia bebas it too was spontaneous. When the Social Contract is broken, the people must revolt. Rousseau. Write a new book become current find similarities that parallel life but quit riding the wind out of this. Where can one read your interview with Trena when she no longer defended Ken Rex ? Anywhere from 30 to 90 people watched the 47-year-old McElroy die in an act that ended his decade-long reign of terror over the people of Skidmore. And thats kind of bullying as well. I was there a few years ago, and the bar was open, but I wouldnt be surprised if it was closed now, or maybe just open for parties. Google earth doesnt recognize a Valley Rd. Im pleased that your grandfather and you liked the book so much. Im not condoning vigilante justice, but shouldnt i have a reasonable expectation of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness? Just a note of interest. There is also a bit of the Stockholm Syndrome, where the captive begins to identify with captor, liked Patty Hearst. As I understand it, Gary D moved to Texas a few years back. My son still has the book In Broad Daylight because I was married to Kens nephew. When the legal system was unable to catch him, the community took it upon themselves to stop him themselves. Tonight I rooted for the New England Patriots to beat the Chiefs! The govt built a new post office on the east end of town. He always denied any role in the killing. She is a person of great personal integrity and not prone to exaggeration or gossip. Thanks for the comment and the complement. Surfacing briefly from her hiding place where she had sought refuge for herself and her children, Mrs. McElroy granted an interview to talk about the Kenneth Rex McElroy murder in Skidmore, MO. I have yet to read In Broad Daylight but will be purchasing it very soon. There are more facts, but Id have to dig into my research for them. For decades, the man held the town of Skidmore virtually hostage. I noticed earlier today while doing some reading that both Q. Goslee and Lois BowenKamp have passed away. The too soon death of Del left a large whole in the heart of many. Cheryl has been married a few times, but never as far as I know to the mayor or sheriff. The people BEGGED Law Enforcement to do something for DECADES. Although, as I found early on, this was not a community or even a group decision to kill McElroy. Whether the people that shot him are cowards or NOT, they simply did what the SYSTEM would NOT DO. My first teaching job ended up being in Skidmore. Btw, Is that where Kens house was? When I was on the Larry King Show, he was very sympathetic during the show, and when it was over he muttered to me, I dont think its every all right to take another persons life, or something to that effect. del would never be man enough to face any one face to face. I look forward to getting your new POD paperback. I shook hands with him. Does this not imply a certain degree of courage? As I mentioned above, using Google Earth, you can see the remains of a structure still there. McElroy was a brutal bully who kept a town terrified for years. Also didnt Cheryl marry the town mayor or sheriff? That County has a long history of bullies and criminals. They were stationed on Skidmore's major. Those people TRIED to get some relief, they were ignored. I bet not one of them had the gnads to look him in the eye and do it, even with the crowd around let alone one on one, both with guns in hand. Well done. Thats all i have to say about that. He probably thought it would make him a bigger man in the eyes of the townfolk something he always wanted. Alice died a few years ago. Even an expert at anything past reading distance would not be able to tell the difference between the two. Someone who was loved. Love both your books on the subject, Harry. You can find it on YouTube, starring Brian Denehey. Granted, one needs to gloss over the statutory rape. My grandfather rarely left his farm farther than 20 or 30 miles. What if these also failed me? https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/84375228/trena-louise-williams. He was bold, to say the least. or was he just so mean & un approachable that it wasnt worth the effort. Without justice, people *will* resort to extra-legal violence to right wrongs and settle scores. Real men dont have to take little girls, they can get real women. I found this topic intriguing because of all of the controversy and opinions surrounding it. Looking pretty rundown. One problem solved, but obviously from the tremendous amount of crime in that county, not the ONLY problem. On the face of it I have no problems with McElroy having been ended. They TRIED EVERYTHING, it did not work. Thanks for the comment. Im a retired peace officer, as such Ive seen the inside of quite a few jails and prisons. Woulda, coulda, shoulda done some yung folk sum good. yeah , he looked just like fucking McElroy ,lol. 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. My grandfather loved this book, I believe, because he had heard stories about McElroy through various coffee shops and cafes. And I dont have a good opinion of them. Little more than a manipulative bully, who exploited weaknesses in our legal system. ive had nightmares ever since that day off & on . I have found this whole drama so very intriguing for quite a while. As a child he was abused by alot of them.ridiculed..cut down. After reading the brief and not so informative posting on Facebook, I then Google Kens name and began reading more about it and finally one of the links brought me to your comment thread here! The good people there, many of them are defenseless against these thugs. He was known as "the town bully", [1] and his unsolved killing became the focus of international attention. Yesterday I came across an obituary of Trooper Richard Stratton, may he rest in peace. I really have no quarrel with what happened to McELroy. 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. speculation will never be useful or needed. she had to move,didnt have a choice. Not a single bullet was recovered? The town lost faith in itself, is the way I see it. The movie was shot in Elgin, Texas, which youll note bears no resemblance to Skidmore. According to the Movie (which was shot near Elgin Texas) a Missouri State Trooper had to Break the Law and threaten McElroy with murder to get him to stop stalking the Troopers wife and family. Since neither did their jobs, well, this is what happens. Over time lawlessness usually kills a community whether it is Rural or Urban. well he kept trying to talk to her & she told me to say something to him . Nothing will ever come to light. I need to ponder a few things before I attempt to ask any more, and I will let you know how the trip fares. Or is it a numbered road?? That was what infuriated the townspeople. It has dredged up so much. As to Del, if I mayI understand why you may feel he was a short, hot-headed drunk. Shes still alive and well living in Helena mo. I believe Ken got what he deserved. During the time that I worked with her they had reconciled and were going to get married again. Sitting just the next table in front of Kenrex and Trina..we were told by the owner that you need 2. Thank you. Ken McElroy obviously relied on his gun anywhere he went. Using your description and Harrys, I do see a pile of former house debris just almost as you reach that second curve where the road turns south again. Im sure the people of the town didnt care how it happened, only that it happened. Enjoyed your book, its a fascinating case. those involved who took the oath to keep silent will take it to the grave with them. 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. Del Clement died of liver disease this last spring. Ken Rex McElroy was a bully to put it mildly. Bullets for the 32 W.S. 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. That said, I dont think youve ever lived a day where you had to risk your life for anything and as such, I dont think youre in any position to call another person a coward. I also understand that he lost his job as an auctioneer in St. Joe because of this problem. Trucker: Rolling Stone and Playboy both did long, overblown pieces on the story. What they were afraid of was prosecution. I think he was trying a stare down and lost. .. I am still working through a few. Real tough guys dont need a crew. I have watched the show about it and each time I have seen it, I myself have been frustrated at the situation and I didnt even live there. It also tells the story of The Lost Son of Ken Rex McELroy. And if this right was challenged? None broke stride, or looked at me, but i am sure they new i was a stranger, in town. Walked out the door. Do you have any sense how the town might have fared had they done the right thing? I would say that the shotgun was the first thing fired then shots rang from the other 2 guns, one being fired instantly after the shotgun blast which took out the window. We should not judge them for their action, after all, they had to live and deal with this atmosphere of intimidation and fear on a daily basis.

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