I look forward to your thoughts on the book. We had that one long conversation, and that was it. My daddy was a quite man but very protective of his 5 daughters and wonderful role model to my one brother ! Missouri-based journalist Steve Booher described the attitude of some townspeople as "he needed killing. They will be laughing hysterically and then flip the finger at the town as they drive off in a fire engulfed truck and disappear. Harry, I understand that Trena passed away in January 2012 on her birthday. Mr MacLean, you are a lawyer, right? https://www.holmanhowe.com/obituaries/Trena-WilliamsLebanon-559576/. The Vigilante Killing of Ken Rex McElroy Do you know where it can be found? 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. An armed McElroy quickly confronted and threatened the marshal and, when the officer called for backup, the police refused to come help. 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. Of her three kids, only Juarez has had difficulties with the law; assault, possession of marijuana, possession of a shotgun, violation of probation, etc. Then later the lawsuit , she shouldve been grateful after all her & ken did that they just put a bullet into the back of his head on July 10th,1981 & let her ass walk away from the scene . Aside from his cruelty and sociopathy, given different life circumstances he could have put that nimble mind of his to some meaningful use. The long view of Trena is that she was essentially a victim. They worked as sharecroppers and moved often before settling in Skidmore. Its part of their job to see justice done despite risk to themselves, Were they bought and paid for like the sleezoid lawyer? Im curious, also, as to where that thugs house once stood. The real nasty part of it all is the sleezoid judges and prosecutors. I think Trena was someone who grew up in a household where she couldnt trust anyone to be looking out for her best interests (case in point: mother handing her over to pedophile Ken). People have tried to figure out if that is McElroy by the car. Great literary work, sir. As for the question on where her children live, esp the one in Pennsylvania? Ken married first name McElroy. His behavior with women, however, was an entirely different matter. Quick question.., what reason did Sheriff Estes give for leaving Skidmore directly after the meeting even though he knew Ken Rex was coming into town? Were they scared of this thug? I was completely immersed in the story while reading it. Did she ever apologise to the people that she bullied? Thanks for the post. , I met Jeff in the fall of 1984. Most people dont get bail after conviction, pending appeal. fuck that guy may he burn in hell. On July 9, 1984, Trena McElroy filed a $5 million wrongful death lawsuit against the Town of Skidmore, County of Nodaway, Sheriff Danny Estes, Steve Peters (Mayor of Skidmore), and Del Clement (whom Trena accused of being the shooter, but who was never charged). Am I the only one who is just as interested in the names and circumstances of judges and prosecutors as the men involved in this shooting? (Photo by Bettmann Archive/Getty Images) PURCHASE A LICENSE. I am friends with her now on Facebook and have had brief discussions about it. But his side was never told! All Rights Reserved, Slender Man stabbing, Waukesha, Wisconsin, Update: Police Release Dead Serial Killers Account of Murder of Samantha Koenig. That was a wonderful thing that guy did for Ken, too bad iKen rejected Jesus at that point. Now 47, he is the same age McELroy was when he was shot to death on the main street of Skidmore Missouri. Jeff had had a hernia. I just re-read In Broad Daylight and would like to visit Skidmore (I live in KCMO), and also would like to see a pic of Trena that wasnt with Ken. A 12 year old girl Id raped and terrorized by a grown man and not even her parents protected her. He taught me a lot about life and how being true to yourself makes a difference in your life and the lives of others. The ones still living can be found listed in obituaries of some of the siblings. 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MacLean", "You Get What You Pay For, by Larry Beinhart", "Stream It Or Skip It: 'No One Saw A Thing' On SundanceTV, A Docuseries About How Skidmore, Missouri Has Kept A Murder Unsolved For 38 Years", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ken_McElroy&oldid=1152530848, Short description is different from Wikidata, Pages using infobox person with multiple spouses, Pages using infobox criminal with known for parameter, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Bo Bowenkamp (survived an attempted murder), This page was last edited on 30 April 2023, at 20:12. When your book came out our Grandmother made sure that all the children and grandchildren had a book. Did he run around there? He had read the book and put some pieces together and had come to believe he was Jeffy, McElroy's son with the hernia. Dec. 15, 2010. "His family was not part of the successful farming community of northwest Missouri. "[13], McElroy was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery in St. Joseph, Missouri. I know easy for me to say I wasnt there. They terrorized an entire down. Skidmore is not cursed! As as child victim myself I really tried to feel sympathy for Trena, but try as I might I can not comprehend defending your abuser. Yes, we all go through changes in this journey called life. A lot of people wanting to skirt the law are moving into small towns to have places to hide & lay low. He had no use for the successful or the educated. 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. He is an absolute amazing man!! Why do you think they are referred to as legal thieves? She was bullied by this devious, evil, selfish man, completely dominated, and she made mistakes. As far as him never being convictedwell, you cant just ignore all those indictments and the rapes! We are still very good friends and I still try to get whatever stories I can from them. Ken Rex McElroy (June 1, 1934 July 10, 1981) was an American criminal and convicted attempted murderer who resided in Skidmore, Missouri, United States. Its not the townspeople who owed her anything. 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. I just finished your book, its an excellent read. Harry, I read a few blogs last night , it looks like alot of people just quote your book, does anyone live on his property now? He wS sent away. As a novice writer myself, nowhere near the talent and expertise you display, I was told by a confidential source (Whom I shall not identify due to privacy). The towns people were being bullied and never got the help they needed. McElroy was charged with assault with intent to kill. Realize you have something disgusting deep within you because of those horrid pieces of shit. [14] Trena remarried and moved to Lebanon, Missouri, where she died of cancer on her 55th birthday on January 24, 2012.[15]. No one else ever helped her. I just recently read the story and I have to say how sad the whole thing is. Im sure you would privately feel relieved in the City when your cops shot him dead, but publicly condemn your cops for doing it a-la woke 2021 morality. The thought of all of the rotten crap McFadin pulled in order to protect his criminal client makes me sick to my stomach. I think the children are who I feel the worst for. I plan make a pilgrimage to Skidmore, park in that spot, and toast to the commencement of that SOBs journey to Hell and to those with the bravery to send him there. I learned today that Trena McElroy, Ken McElroys former wife, died on January 28, 2012. Maybe an early trip to jail would have saved McElroys life in the long run. It was probably held as evidence and then junked, The insurance company took it back, after a body shop in Maryville fixed it up. I met her but we had a falling out. That guy wouldve kicked his ass and Ken knew it. They only understood fear. He was an outlaw. Where was the FBI? She stayed close to her parents, curiously enough. She was drunk and angry. The children had little parental supervision, and for the most part ran free around town. Also, the entire town didnt burn the house, just like the entire town didnt shoot Ken. Hows Kriss Goslee? It has since been renamed, but at the moment I cant recall it. On April 2, 1983, she was united in marriage Kenneth Howard Williams, and. The next time Id be ready. McElroy managed to escape conviction on all but one of these charges by intimidating witnesses and through the efforts of his accomplished attorney, Richard McFadin. I dont believe there is a price tag to cover that. I was seething reading These comments the justice system in that area was very corrupt why not pull a string that would actually be helpful and not harmful for a change? I believe your book is one of the better true crime books I have read. Only the local pastor and one or two others helped out, especially as it looks like the Bowenkemps were decent hardworking people, really pitied them and their daughter for what they had to go through. I am curious as to what hold McElroy had over them when he was so terrified of jail but was allowed to continue to operate as he did for so long. Which at the very least is what every human deserves. A judge aint gonna do anything, Caitlin, and I thought I told you to shut your clown whore mouth! May this sweey woman RIP, and she was to young!! Thanks. Kenneth Rex McElroy "Bully" Murder - Getty Images The case was later settled out of court by all parties for $17,600, with no one admitting guilt, for the stated reason of avoiding costly legal fees should the suit proceed. I think that town had enough punishment all the years he terrorized them.. As another poster stated, the Golden Rule could have been applied in this situation. The Town That Got Away With Murder - Ken Rex McElroy I cannot say that the townspeople were wrong in what they did. Thank you in advance for clarifying. My grandparents farmhouse mysteriously burnt down while they were away in the early 80s. The aforementioned lawsuit, her bullying the town along with KRM, her defense of a man that raped and abused her, NO and NO! A common refrain among the people MacLean interviewed? I dont feel bad for Trina one bit. Alice (2nd wife) children; son (Jaurez), daughter (Tonya/Toni), son (Ken Jr./Mouse) Ken was 18 and Oleta was 16. . Richard Stratton is still alive and kicking.
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