Richard McFadin

20 years later, two shocking crimes rattle Skidmore’s next generation. Wendy Gillenwater is beaten to death, Branson Perry vanishes from his home — both in broad daylight. Rumors swirl, but…

Ken Rex’s widow, Trena, comes forward with eyewitness testimony but investigators derail her at every turn. Rex’s background and controversial relationships come to light. A brewing federal investigation threatens Skidmore’s…

Known as the town bully, Ken Rex McElroy terrorized tiny Skidmore, Mo. for decades. On July 10, 1981, the town had enough and 60 people surrounded his pickup truck and…