S. 8 Episode 15: Skidmore’s Secret: The Killing of Ken McElroy

S. 8 Episode 15: Skidmore’s Secret: The Killing of Ken McElroy

1:02:52 Mar 13, 2026
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In the tiny farming town of Skidmore, Missouri, nearly fifty people stood on Main Street and watched Ken McElroy die in broad daylight.When police arrived, every single witness said the same thing.“I didn’t see anything.”In this episode, Kat dives into the story of the man known as the “town bully,” the decades of fear that built up in Skidmore, and the shocking day when an entire town closed ranks and refused to identify a killer.Grab a drink and join us as we explore the dark side of humanity… with beer.\References:In Broad Daylight - By Harry N. MacLean: https://www.amazon.com/Broad-Daylight-Harry-N-MacLean/dp/1482639874Please like, follow, and share this podcast - we're on all of the platforms! Oh, and please leave reviews so other true crime lovers can find us. If you are trying to get a hold of us, we can only respond via: Case Files with Kat and Ashley FacebookInstagram We're here if you need us! NEVER hesitate to reach out! FOR HELP WITH STALKING OR CYBERSTALKING: https://rainn.org/news/resources-survivors-stalking-and-cyberstalking https://www.stalkingawareness.org/ FOR HELP WITH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: NATIONWIDE: https://www.thehotline.org/get-help/domestic-violence-local-resources/ IN HOUSTON AREA: https://www.bayareaturningpoint.org/ or call 24/7: (281) 286-2525 FOR HELP WITH SEXUAL ASSAULT: https://rainn.org/resources INTERNATIONAL RESOURCES - YOU ARE NOT ALONE! https://nomoredirectory.org/ https://www.domesticshelters.org/resources/national-global-organizations/international-organizations SUICIDE & CRISIS HELPLINE: 988 - 24/7 Help if you or someone you know is struggling. YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
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