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Major Crimes in History
Ken McElroy and the Vigilantes of Skidmore, Missouri
by Les Hewittby Les HewittIn front of 30-45 people, Ken McElroy was shot dead. He was so hated for terrorizing the entire town, but justice never seemed to find him. So, the town took matters into their own hands. Nobody made a peep about the identity of the vigilante shooters and to this very day, the case remains unsolved.