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Ken McElroy

Case from Skidmore, MO dated Jul 10, 1981

Victim Details

Ken McElroy

Male

White / Caucasian

Skidmore

MO

1981-07-10

47

Ken

McElroy

07/07/2026

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The Strange Unsolved Murder of Ken McElroy
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In the small farming town of Skidmore, Missouri, the story of Ken McElroy, a 47-year-old male, culminated in a violent and public death that continues to be shrouded in a collective silence. For years, McElroy, known as the town bully, had terrorized the community with a string of crimes that included assault, theft, arson, and statutory rape. Despite being indicted 21 times, he consistently evaded conviction, often through witness intimidation. His reign of fear left the residents of Skidmore f ...
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  • FOX 2: Bully’s murder remains a secret in Missouri town for 40 years
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    Was anyone else intrigued by the town's collective decision to remain silent about McElroy's murder?... ...Read More
    12/01/2024
    I've always been intrigued by the mysterious circumstances surrounding Ken McElroy's death. One aspe... ...Read More
    10/10/2023
    Has anyone else ever wondered about Trena McElroy's perspective during this whole ordeal? She was si... ...Read More
    02/21/2023
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