
This episode discusses the small town of Skidmore, Missouri, its declining population, and the infamous murder of Ken Rex McElroy in 1981.
Skidmore, covering less than 0.4 square miles, has a population of about 260 people, which has been decreasing for the last century.
In 1981, Ken Rex McElroy, known as the town bully, was shot to death in front of numerous witnesses, yet no one came forward to identify the shooter.
The episode highlights the community's reputation for self-reliance and protecting its own, as reflected in the McElroy case.
The discussion touches on the implications of the incident for Skidmore's identity and how it shaped the town's legacy.
Skidmore's population declines as the town's infamous bully, Ken Rex McElroy, is murdered with witnesses remaining silent.

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