ken mcelroy children
Thank you! It had to be difficult walking the tight rope, during research obtaining information from pertinent people, while trying your best to remain impartial. I decided at an early age to never go looking for trouble. To say he was a human being is laughably naive and the kind of thing stated by someone who engages in fantasy. Why would the be a connection? Aside from MacLean's book and Judge's podcast, the case has also been covered in episodes of the podcast My Favorite Murder and the TV show Drunk History, as well as having been turned into two movies, including the 1991 made-for-TV adaptation of MacLean's In Broad Daylight starring Tony winner Brian Dennehy, Oscar winner Marcia Gay Harden, and Emmy winner Cloris Leachman. [1], McElroy was born in 1934, the 15th of 16 children born to a poor, migrant tenant-farming couple named Tony and Mabel (ne Lister) McElroy, who had moved between Kansas and the Ozarks before settling outside of Skidmore. http://www.holmanhowe.com/sitemaker/sites/Holman1/obit.cgi?user=559576WilliamsLebanon#.TyhZNgTT0J0.facebook. Stuck in my back pocket and next time I got close I yanked it out by the Rawhide and put an 8 inch gash in his head tearing his ear nearly off. Things are much different now. He has guided troubled students through angry and self destructive feelings, assisting them gain composure and self control. Attempting to sue her victims. I agree with you in many respects. Additional charges were filed against McElroy.[7]. I guess I never understood it completely. He would have only threatened me with a gun one time. With him gone, and a weasel lawyer manipulating her, its no wonder she sued the town. Glad to hear she moved on to a happy life, sorry she died so cruelly. For some reason, the Ken McElroy shooting popped into my mind and I wondered what happened to Trena and Kens children. GRANDDAUGHTER, your grandma was the sweetest person I could ever find. I remember watching the movie when it came out. Which at the very least is what every human deserves. its been said that she moved on & found God and happiness later in life that she had changed . you reference). The few legal papers they located mentioned McElroys name. Any woman who protects a child rapist and a sociopath is a waste of space and then made money on her husbands disgusting deeds. ..so you might try to argue but there was one person who had no excuse, that was clearly at fault. I hope it is still active. Fear was Ken Rexs weapon and he used it well. Jeffrey can straighten this out, hopefully. Its interesting to learn more about the kids and how they grew up. Appalling. Crazy book. Loved the original book, and would like to find the movie in DVD, but it doesnt seem to be anywhere. They were poor, they had come from Kansas, he kind of grew up resenting those he considered to be more successful. I intend to write something on it soon. When they met him on the street, parents steered their children, especially their daughters, away from McElroy, a notorious womanizer who favored young women and was married multiple times . Chelsey, regardless of anything else, an ADULT who impregnates a FOURTEEN YEAR OLD CHILD is a monster. It took a few years of us knowing each other before I discovered the connection. THATS TOTAL BS. But Jeffrey, once he found his mother, learned of a fourth, I believe. I appreciate it! I previously wrote you on your website about the professional relationship I have the privilege of having with Jeffery. All were threatened including their children yet she was the one who felt that she was wronged, horrible dangerous individual she was. The law fails. Ken was my grandfather derome was my father Im deromes oldest my mother is trace I wish I could of meet my grandfather. Rest in peace. I wish peace and happiness for all of them and hopefully they can close this chapter of their lives. Worse felonies included assault and arson. Thanks for sharing. Jeff and I both shared a huge interest in bodybuilding and worked out together for years and years. Kens children, I feel sorry for. Cant wait to get your book. I would love to hear from you . As another poster stated, the Golden Rule could have been applied in this situation. Then finding a lawyer who just saw the cash, and let that dictate his moral limits. I think, after a few beers, he just snapped. The town of Skidmore or maybe I should say the people that witnessed or participated in the execution, I feel may not have had too many choices. Damien, Required fields are marked *. Everyone wants to know who shot him. What I want to know, is WHO were the officials who let him walk every time and WHY? She stayed close to her parents, which was always curious. Im glad she got away from that life. I was in skidmore, some years back, as a result of the interest, the book sparked in me. Yes, Del Clement was only a few years older than Trena. No children were molested, people robbed or beaten up, etc., because of a criminal's attorney. Probably one of the reasons people really disliked Ken Rex. they knew what she had to deal with and she only did those things becouse she had to. No one lives where his house used to be, but his brother Tim lives in house not far away. Even if you're undecided on how you feel about vigilante justice, the citizens of Skidmore are sure of their stance on McElroy's death. I can happily say that she seems to be living a fulfilling and normal life and is a very responsible, contributing member of society. People can change, and she proved this. The town was harmed by poor law enforcement, Ken McElroys behaviour and its own fear. Thanks for the answer to my question, Jeffrey. Background. This man had such a shameful history of crime to his name that he was definitely no saint. During our conversation at the airport, I become unnerved by the resemblance between Jeffrey and his father. Ken may have done wrong is quite an understatement. Which country is that, somewhere in central Africa? His brother is still living but not doing well. He has resolved some of the most embattled conflicts students have engaged in while maintaining a never ending sense of humor. Ken McElroy would flip in his grave if he knew one of his children graduated from college and is a successful teacher of special ed kids. Let people interpret them, as they choose. I cannot say that the townspeople were wrong in what they did. I have their pictures in The Story Behind In Broad Daylight. She was born in 1965 and died in June, 2020. Looks like Im going to have to buy the updated version of the book. Jeffery has done some amazing things in the 6+ years I have known him. Its a tribute to the human spirit that she was able to turn her life around and have another happy family. Were they scared of this thug? I dont believe I heard the name. Among the many facts known about the Ken McElroy shooting, the one thing that's not known is who actually pulled the trigger. I dont remember seeing Trena with him and he was sitting alone. Damien would not know anything about his grandpa except hear say as he was not even a live than. But I also decided to not live my life even for a minute being afraid of another man. Jeffrey is a softspoken man. I have some questions. Do you know where abouts? In late 1964, with Sharon again pregnant and both young women with newborns, McElroy took up with Alice, a 15-year-old from St. Joseph, Mo., 50 miles south of Skidmore. And Hey, world Mr Dalsing is alive and well making a difference in this world for the better.. Live your life well Jeff! I agree. I agree that the kids are the victims here, I am interested to know about them, I read a few blogs and a few posing as his children posted, Tony and Ken Jr posted on one blog, but I dont know for sure if it was them. It was about the FBI investigation that took place in Skidmore, Missouri after Ken Rex McElroy was shot to death. Page-turner, big-time!. That lawyer should have been run out of town on a rail, or at least been reported to the bar. You can google him and see his record. Trena did get remarried, about five years after Kens death. Not surprising that one of the kids engaged in a shooting in a bar. The kids of the farmers who were doing well, at school he was bullying them by fourth or fifth grade.". I think its interesting that Ken McElroy exibited all the symptoms of a sociopath. How old is she? https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/84375228/trena-louise-williams, Mr. Mclean Your book, was an excellent one. AP Writer Typlifed Irresponsible Writing About Ken McElroys Murder, http://www.holmanhowe.com/sitemaker/sites/Holman1/obit.cgi?user=559576WilliamsLebanon#.TyhZNgTT0J0.facebook, https://vintageaerial.com/photos/missouri/nodaway/1980/ONO/29/17, In Broad Daylight Classic Print Edition. However, when he and Mrs. Bowenkamp purchased the town grocery store he put away his custom made Mother of Pearl grip Colt .45s and his special made Crocodile ammunition belt. Although McElroy is long gone, his reputation looms ever-present, even over a series of nonrelated disturbing events, including the death of Wendy Gillenwater, stomped to death by her boyfriend in 2000, the disappearance of Branson Perry in 2001, and the brutal 2004 murder of Bobbie Jo Stinnett, whose live baby was carved from her body. The task of determining who killed the Skidmore bully McElroy has been handed to a grand jury and the Nodaway County prosecutor has has become as tight-lipped as the 60 witnesses to McElroy's vigilante type slaying. How ironic that the law didnt protect the innocent and get Ken Rex locked up, yet they were there in force to investigate his death. The other kids are staying well below the limelight, as far as I know. Nobody twisted her arms to stay with the man. https://www.holmanhowe.com/obituaries/Trena-WilliamsLebanon-559576/. Thank you Harry for putting that in the book. Very well said. He shot men. It was amazing the town folk found the restraint not to grant her Kens fate. I prepared for a much older stronger bully when I was a kid by tying a strip of Rawhide through an old Yale padlock. The man law enforcement was scared of, who could clear out the bar in Skidmore just by sitting at the counter. Whenever someone threatened me I him in the mouth. The thugs of this world breed like animals and the kids carry that genetic defect. My mother is Lori. The story of Ken Rex McElroy was a movie without a resolution, and it still stirred up a lot of people and emotions around here, some predictable, some not. The Sheriff said they are still a threat to the community and that new leads had been developed. The family appeared not to be given any help at all. As one of over a dozen children raised under modest financial means in and around Kansas and the. facts known about the Ken McElroy shooting. No names were mentioned. In the ensuing confrontation, McElroy shot Bowenkamp in the neck; Bowenkamp survived, and McElroy was arrested and charged with attempted murder. You will need to copy and paste the link. They only wanted to control through violence. And I call he to imply there is some sort collective evil there. Im heartened to read of Trenas reformation, and saddened that her life was cut so short. On April 2, 1983, she was united in marriage Kenneth Howard Williams, and. 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? Heres what I was able to put together. Thats nonsense. I just wonder, you called I assume your grandfather as a monter, does that mean she admitted he was a horrible man? My daddy was a quite man but very protective of his 5 daughters and wonderful role model to my one brother ! But Ive dealt with bullies through my life some very violent. Usually, it takes a dangerous gang and a community of people too scared to talk to get away with such behavior. Jeffrey hopes that some good will come out of all this, but hes not sure what it might be. Im going to repeat that so you can hear it again. When McElroy was spotted leaving the D&G, the crowd in the Legion Hall followed him outside to the parking lot to confront him. A town having inadequate policing. You may have a point on my description of Fillmore. Were all better without them. It takes quite a bit to get someone to kill another human being. Lisa, found Sally in a very similiar fashion as I had and she too moved to Sallys town about a year before I did. McElroy was charged with assault with intent to kill. I agree with you in many respects. I dont remember exactly when Alice passed away, but it was at least 5 years, from cancer. These poor women were left uneducated, a lot of children and no support. Social services would have been more able to protect her, as well as the courts. Although three separate grand juries were convened and later the FBI investigated when local authorities failed to make any progress not a single person was ever charged with killing Ken McElroy. A lot of them it didn't pain at all. Wal-Mart killed the town. I understand people may frown on Trena for the lawsuit, but she suddenly lost her only means of support, had all those children to care for and finish raising, plus after that Im sure she didnt have one friend in that town who would have helped her with anything and probably had to pack up and leave. It will probably remain unsolved. Even today if you google any of the names of the children you will find hateful things written by people. It will never change the ending. He said that in Bos younger years he was known as the fastest gun in Northwest Missouri. I'm happy she found happiness afterward. I agree with you and Jack. Required fields are marked *. I am the Granddaughter of Richard Stratton (my mother is Vickie). All those kids to support. Right. Trena Louise Williams, daughter of Ronald and Treva Peters McNeeley, was born January 24, 1957, in Horton, Kansas. Im not sure I agree that her parents just turned her over to him they lost their home and dog (twice if I recall correctly). Ken married first name McElroy. Mr Dalsing is a man who puts others needs before his own. Good bless your family, what a strong qonderful qoman to have survived Ken and his abuse, She protected her kids, and ended up with the life she deserved. Where was the FBI? You cant tell me the judge didnt know Ken would react the way he did. Such beautiful words. To this day my source informs me the townsfolk still refer to Bo as the Clint Eastwood of Skidmore Missouri and all the surrounding area. McElroy fathered more than 10 children with different women. Skidmore is 90 minutes or more north and west of downtown Kansas Cit, Peculiar is 40 minutes south. It is very difficult to escape an abusive situation even as an adult. But his side was never told! That, alone, is testament to just how horrible a human being this man must have been. She , at least did eventually find normality and happiness. Thanks! My granny a honest and good person told me you are no better than than who you are married to. If he was in fact one of the shooters, then he held on to that for many, many years. He was getting paid to do his best for his client. Its astonishing to think the entire population allowed it to go on. Classic. Skidmore is not cursed! Be strong willed, and let friends lien on you. Thats the mentality of many bullies.
