The real question is: What would drive an entire town, filled with good people, to this desperate act? Google THE TOWN BULLY OF TOULON , just like rex mcelroy , the guy liked to intimidate people & they were scared to death of this guy so instead of confronting him people went outta their way to avoid him . Del Clement died of liver disease this last spring. You can find it on YouTube, starring Brian Denehey. I am planning a trip back to the area for some hunting next month and I will make the drive through Skidmore just to see how things have changed. Burnt their parents homes too. I remember playing with her brothers and little sister as a child. Alice died a few years ago. if they wanted to kill her , they would have just shot her along with ken,THEY LET HER LIVE. Trena only witnessed Clement with a rifle. Granted, one needs to gloss over the statutory rape. How would you attempt to relate to him? Interesting take on Ken and the town. My husband, on the other hand, believed it but we didnt talk about it much. I wouldnt be surprised if they werent reading from prepared scripts. Ken McElroy - Wikiwand Ken McElroy - Wikipedia bahasa Indonesia, ensiklopedia bebas I happened on this story a couple of years ago via the Sundance program. I dont agree with murder and at the end of the day, it was murder. if a town can have ptsd then Skidmore has lived it for these many decades. Anyone that has the courage to stand up to a bully and shoot him is no coward in my book. I just came across a brief posting about him on Facebook and true crime always fascinates me. At far right is McElroy's former wife Alice Woods. Thank you Harry for your good work. I couldnt help getting the willies. I thing Mcelroys spirit does haunt the place. One thing I wanted to do and did not was park my truck in the same spot as McElroys and then take a photo from the vantage point of the shooter, but after having everyone in town wave to me and be overly nice I just could not bring myself to do that. He read the book and realized that he and his sister were the children of Ken and Sharon. My grandpa has always maintained that he was at the Albany court house awaiting ken Rex for his trial. Memorials are suggested to the Maryville Elks Lodge #760, Maryville, MO. Its CIRRHOSIS of the liver NOT sclerosis of the liver. Let it rest, people. My son still has the book In Broad Daylight because I was married to Kens nephew. but the town was wrong to.. i have pictures facts and 2 others that were at the old service station with me the day he was gunned down. They reminded me of another family I once met who also blamed everyone else for the troubles they created for themselves. Thought I would pass on that they Punkin show is no more, have not had one since 2003 and the Freedom Fest has seen its last days this year. Even though Ken Rex was married to his second wife Alice, he couldn't help but notice the pretty girl with long blonde hair. Ken McElroy - Wikipedia Ken McElroy Ken Rex McElroy (June 1, 1934 - July 10, 1981) was an American criminal and convicted attempted murderer who resided in Skidmore, Missouri, United States. People will quit talking about this about the same time they quit talking about the St. Valentines Day Massacre, so the request to Let it die is futile. Hi Harry, I would like to know which books you have on the case of Ken McElroy of Skidmore aka the town bully. Some are saying they were a .22 and a 30-30. Not to mention that Del was of average height. But I certainly do understand why they did what they did and cant help but feel as they must have felt. who knows harry might be another award winning edgar prize book in it for you. Being shot in the back of the head means nothing, anywhere to take him down was what was necessary.. I currently live in Springfield, Missouri, and may just have to take a trip to Trenas grave site in Conway.