The Wanted Files

The Bully of Skidmore: The Murder of Ken McElroy

April 3, 2026·26 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

In 1981, Ken McElroy was shot and killed in broad daylight in Skidmore, Missouri, in front of dozens of witnesses. No one was ever charged.This episode examines the events leading up to that day, the dynamics within the community, and how fear, silence, and trust in the legal system shaped what happened next.This episode is a Crown Noir production and was written, researched, and produced by A.C. Roberts.Music provided by:Uppbeat.io (Apex Music, Maciej Sadowski, Braden Deal)Support the show:https://buymeacoffee.com/acrobertsFor resources used in this episode, visit our Resource Hub:https://www.thewantedpodcast.com/resource-hubEmail us:wantedkillerspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram:@the_wanted_podcastUppbeat referral:https://share.uppbeat.io/qpe0oxfyov7w

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