Not only was it a vigilante killing, but the code of silence after the killing was highly unusual, McFadin said. Even if McElroy had gone to jail he wouldve been back out and causing problems in 2 years or less. Richard Stratton reflects on capturing notorious thug Ken Rex McElroy, 13 Things About Ken McElroy's Shooting You Need To Know Before Watching 'No One Saw A Thing', To the Killer of Her Least Favorite Son, Skidmore, Mo. Author: sciwoburn.org. Trena moved away from Skidmore, remarried and had more children. McElroy was hardly a loving husband and regularly beat Sharon. Couldnt your daddy send you to a good school? My grandfather was an amazing man who did more in his life to help people then u will ever know do u even know he was a war medic who saved a lot of lives he cant help who his clients were!!! Had Gene not done it. He abused Alice verbally and physically, and when she gave birth to their son, she moved out to live with her mother and stepfather In St Joseph, the next town over from Skidmore. Your father lived and worshiped the almighty dollar. Marshall, Thom, The town that killed a bully: Was it vigilante action? Anything and everything his kin have said . He had to know this criminals history yet lined his pockets with what I consider to be blood money. Bobby Gene McFadin, 89, of Martinsville, Virginia passed away January 10, 2022. Richard Gene the Fishing Machine new videos..if you watch ..you will love them. Skippa Chippa, TeeDee, Javelin 180, scrat, broharrell, USMA65, Jamesdean, Jman5626, etexbasser, squirrel dog and 1 others LIKED above post. Besides that, it is up to a judge and/o jury to convict or acquit, so wouldnt they be the ones to blame for Rex being acquitted of all of the crimes he escaped punishment for Dont you think the jurors and probably the judge(s) were intimidated, if not terrified? Lucky him that he found a lawyer who shared the same ethics and moral code, and who lived far enough away in Gallatin to not have to smell the stench. Then one day, McElroy drove to the corner store, found Bo Bowenkamp around the back, and shot him in the neck. His [McElroys] lawyer, Richard McFadin, would later say that he defended McElroy in at least three or four felonies per year An exasperated McElroy was soon seen in D&G Tavern, his local haunt, brandishing an M-1 rifle with a bayonet attached to the muzzle. He was the strongest person I ever knew .. he will forever be missed by those that truly knew him And to you haters .. he lived a long wonderful life. I have a feeling his neighbors would have described him somewhat differently. Both were fuming over the seemingly insignificant incident. Will Ford: In 1980 on the television show Dallas, J.R. Ewing was shot at the end of the season. Cynthia Mcfadin [A] lawyer without judgement [sic] doesnt sound like a good lawyer to me. He pretended to be nothing other than what he was. McElroy died at the scene, surrounded by the people he had terrorised for decades. You were McFadins biographer? But 10 years, two books, two television movies and several police investigations later, no one has been charged. And thus a whole different outcome. GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) Court documents offer new insight into the numerous charges that a former Guilford County Schools substitute teacher is facing. Such a shame so many suffered as a result of his just doing his job! That he kept practicing until he couldnt any longer was no boon to humanity. And after he was killed, he manipulated Trena. His lawyer managed to delay the process for so long, however, that Trena, who was still a child and very nave, got bored of foster care and ran away. I actually new Gene McFadden, and his daughter, Tracy. His was money was made illegally yet McFadin, nor any authority, questioned its use. In April 1980, two of McElroys daughters were shopping at a local corner store. McFadin took great pride in his representation of McElroy. If anybody is to blame its local law enforcement and the courts for not being able to put together the pieces to convict this man! Mrs. McElroy consistently testified that she saw D&G Tavern co-owner Del Clement fire a rifle at McElroy, said McFadin. True these attorneys in my opinion are as bad or worse than their Clients . McFadins role is a subject of great controversy, as you can see from the comments. He has that entire towns blood on his greedy hands. Needless to say, McElroy was having none of this. McElroy came back from jail.He didnt think he could survive it McElroy did not think he could survive jail? But rather try to explain that to all the victims. Lance was born on the 10th of December 1940, the only son and second child of O. L. and Eleanor McFaddin. Enraged by Alice leaving with his son, McElroy called the home and began threatening Alice and her family. McElroy was acquitted. As I said earlier, I came to like McFadin, your Grandpa. Maybe you should look into his clients and judge your grandfather in a different light. 02-12-2018 . ", "Skidmore still hush on killing of town bully,", Martin, Claire, "Town's shame, without blame,", Peterson, Iver, "Missouri Town Is Silent Over Shooting Of The County Bully,". He was born April 21, 1932, in Franklin, Kentucky to the late Robert and Dossie McFadin. That is not a lawyer zealously advocating for a client that is sleazery and thuggishness. There is no excuse for complicitness regarding child abuse/sexual abuse. She takes after her father In that she defends without judgement that is for the jury! Cynthia McFadin You are a horrible person. Even after all that had happened between McElroy and her family, Alice moved back into the McElroy family home with her son. Each time anyone brought charges against him (which happened a total of twenty-one times), he would intimidate his accusers into dropping the charges, leaving them terrified and fearing for their lives. Richard McFadin, a now retired lawyer, had been the one who had represented Mr. McElroy in numerous cases. He relished it. Who else in history was just doing there job? Much of his cash, however, went to Richard Gene McFadin, his lawyer. Richard Gene McFadin was not just a lawyer advocating for a client but a sleazy twisted thug who got his kicks vicariously by representing (21 times and boasting about it) the sociopath McElroy, who had committed every conceivable crime except murder. Im slightly inclined to beleive we are related since my middle name is Jean and had a great uncle with the middle name Gene and beleive it to be a family name. It certainly appears that, based on history, Ken Rex would have continued to be free. So,, I imagine we are supposed to believe that Cynthia McFadins alleged ability to determine the size of a mans penis through a comments thread has some relation to whether he has made a valid point. Sunday, December 16, 1962 UNDAY. Southeast High School - Crusader Yearbook (Kansas City, MO), Class of 1941, Page 67 of 72 | E-Yearbook.com has the largest online yearbook collection of college, university, high school, middle school, junior high school, military, naval cruise books and yearbooks. Ken Rex McElroy (June 1, 1934 July 10, 1981) was a resident of Skidmore, Nodaway County, Missouri. McElroy soon bored of Sharon, Sally and his seven children, and found another underage girl, Alice Wood, who is widely referred to as McElroys second wife. You can love someone but should be honest about what he or she was, and what he or she accomplished. City/State: Grand Prairie County: Dallas Zip Code: 75051, 75054, 75050, 75052 Carrier: Bandwidth.com Phone Type: Mobile What a brilliant argument. Yes, he is burning as he should, along with his favorite client. I'll see you on the water. Particularly the children the chomo molested. He loved the way he was portrayed in the book because he was arrogant and amoral and devoid of empathy. Several met McElroy in the tavern, then followed him outside and watched him get in his truck with his wife, Trena. Also known as: Mr Richard Mcfadin, Mr Richard E Mcfadin. outright broken the law He continued to represent McElroy for the tax free cash he received. Polyethylene Film / PE Sheet Obituary for David Toon Sloan III David Toon Sloan III, age 72 of Cunningham, died Sunday, October 24, 2021 at NHC Healthcare in Springfield. Gene represented one of our family members in a traffic violation. You dissected and exposed a bully, and his accomplices, for what they were, criminals. Charles was born on November 17, 1921 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Mary Margaret O'Keefe and Charles Richard Spooner. Eventually, Sharon and McElroy had two children. I love a person who wins. You know what he was like. What bothers me about McFadin is that he complained about Kens rights being violated when he was shot but had ZERO concern for ALL THE TIMES that the citizens had their rights violated. View the profiles of professionals named "Richard Gene" on LinkedIn. The apologetics for McFadin among his alleged kin here are beyond belief. Blame the jury if you need people to blame! Lance McFaddin, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, the 22nd of November 2019. Just doing his job? The older daughter paid for her items, but as they were leaving, the younger daughter grabbed some candy out of a jar and headed for the door. 1940-2019. Sally had three children with McElroy and Sharon had another two. Somebody was going to get killed. He went to Trenas parents home, where he viciously beat Trena and Alice, then burned the McCloud house to the ground. Many live on, however, including Trooper Richard Stratton, the cop who stood up to McElroy. ", This page was last edited on 20 November 2020, at 05:36. Sorry about the typos! McElroy and Trena got up without saying a word, pushing their way through the crowd towards the exit. Vigilante gives the idea that the town got together and decided to assassinate this guy. On July 2, 1951, in Saint Petersburg, Fla., Mary Hardy Reeser was visited by her son, Dr. Richard Reeser, in her apartment. He was a lowlife, like his client. So true, Jake. (Moved post, accidentally posted as a reply, not individual post. McElroy was charged with arson, rape and brandishing a deadly weapon. I GREW UP IN THAT LAW OFFICE AND NEVER HEARD OF ROY ABUSING CHILDREN AMD IT DOESNT MATTER BECAUSE A LAWER IS NOT THERE YO PROVE U GUILTY. Is he still around and healthy? GALLATIN, Mo. Fan Casting Richard Gene McFadin (McElroy's lawyer who represented organized crime and who McElroy claimed could clear him of any crime) Role added by sofly on April 13, 2019 Add Description Eventually, after an altercation at a bar during which McElroy threatened him with a shotgun, Alices stepfather dropped the assault charges. McElroy was arrested on assault charges, but Alices stepfather would need to testify. Hopefully not a jury terrorized by a sociopath like McElroy. Ken Rex McElroy was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery in St Joseph, Missouri. McFadin said she didnt want to be interviewed. He was a lowlife, like his client. A hearing was scheduled, in which the witnesses would testify that they had seen McElroy in the bar in possession of a loaded weapon. The jealousy, first of all, is very apparent. McFadin was reputed to be a mob lawyer in Kansas City. McElroy would come into town from his nearby farm heavily armed, leading a caravan of pickups driven by his wife and his girlfriends. If a lawyer defends a client he knows is guilty of violent conduct, and knows that he will repeat this behavior if released, is there not the option to recommend (for example) a guilty plea for a lesser sentence, or a plea bargain? Lol your grandpa was a scumbag. Being shot in the stomach wasnt enough though. McElroy was born in 1934, he was the fifteenth of sixteen kids - so it really wouldn't be surprising to find out he didn't have much supervision. Why arent you mad at the many people that sat on that jury? But Richard Gene McFadin, the lawyer who successfully defended McElroy against 20 of 21 felony charges over several years, said the case shouldnt be forgotten. McElroy drove to the house and shot him in the leg through his living room window. I sure hope she takes after her mother. Place of Death: Victoria, TX. He would often be spotted hunting racoons and was notorious for rustling hogs and cattle in the small farming community. SO TRUE. He would intimidate anyone who got in his way, usually by repeatedly harassing them or threatening them with a bullet. State Highway Patrol Sgt. I have never seen such bunch of cowards and especially people in the legal system that were cowards and would not do their jobs..Even the threatened cops who had guns put in their face were too scared to act and did not hold up to their oath..They desecrated the badge..Even the stae pole capt was calling the AG to help..There are so many instances of hideous crimes by the McEelroy outlaw, that it is inconceivable that no one took action..Threatened cops, threatened witnesses, intimidated victims, rape of children, burglary, theft, armed assault on victims, and I could go on and on and no one did nothing until the citizens had enough and had to get rid of the plague.SAD!!! But you grandfather was a scumbag lawyer who helped perpetuate crimes against people again and again. McElroy would also intimidate his witnesses by following them and parking outside their homes and . Ken reaped what he sowed. Trena had to go to hospital for the injuries she had suffered at the hands of McElroy. Richard started early as a musician, playing a number of instruments in high school and writing music for high . Police dont believe that none of those residents saw them, either. 119 S. Main Gallatin, MO 64640. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday May 22, 2012 at . . McFadin's goal was to delay the trial. Harry MacLean, author of the award winning book In Broad Daylight about the McElroy case, spent several years living in Skidmore, interviewing those who were there that day. Some lawyers publish comparative information regarding the services that they provide which may be subject to specific comparative . McElroy also developed a skill for brandishing weapons, and intimidation. (http://www.ethnography.com/2017/04/that-was-a-real-nice-truck-vigilante-justice-in-skidmore-missouri-usa/). So many women and girls would not have been raped. He chose to lie with scum and snakes. Yes, the criminal had a right to representation, but many human beings would have had a hard time sleeping at night serving as this criminals attorney over and over and over again. CLAY COUNTY VOTE IS UNDER PROTEST Richard E. McFadin' E lection in Second District Contested. As for McFadin, what I always liked about him was that he made no bones about who he was or what he was doing. After giving birth, Trena and Alice, exhausted from living in constant fear of McElroy, took their children and left the McElroy farm to live with Trenas parents. Gene and Jo were very pleasant neighbors. Although I feel Rex didnt get everything he deserved, i.e beaten, sodomized, tortured, drug down Main Street, shot and then hung on the outskirts of town, that area has terrible law enforcement. He was a very friendly guy, who made absolutely no apologies. This is how Mr. Mcfadin fed his family, it was his job, and it sounds like he was good at it. But having this thug with serious rage issues breathing down their necks 24/7 meant it wasnt easy. McElroy dropped out of school in the eighth grade. Regardlesslearn the system..learn who really let him go..i will always be proud of my father and who he was. This is very true. ! You, evidently, did not know him, either. And a lot of it isnt even apologetics, just infantile insults and ad hominem. If McFadin had accepted that judge position could you imagine the abuse of power and Corruption he would of inflicted. However, the outcome of the conviction was a slap in the face for Bo and Lois Bowenkamp. His favored methods of intimidation included approaching people, hissing threats at them and shoving his shotgun in their faces. This is when the rage amongst locals reached boiling point. Henry survived, and unlike the majority of McElroys other victims, actually went on to testify in court against him. (AP) _ Ken Rex McElroy, a hulking man with long black sideburns, blew into town for the last time 10 years ago this week. If a man is willing to pay you cash for your services, while following your instructions to the letter, I certainly cant blame him for doing so. No one called an ambulance. He enjoyed traveling to places like Australia, Japan and Thailand as a United States Marine. He wouldnt be so lucky in todays environment of everything being captured on video. After reading about the crimes that he helped perpetuate, good riddance to bad rubbish. McFadin is the quintessential d-bag attorney who settles for money over morals. I remember in 1979 a young man was elected sheriff in a rural southerner county and he was faced with a previous do nothing law enforcement community and about 10 characters like McElroys. A sociopath like that. I know that the 80s were a different time but why was McElroys cash always accepted as legal tender w/ no supporting evidence. His daughters briefly moved to Gallatin but not for long. CBS played up the next season with advertisements asking, Who Shot J.R? Around the same time, after Ken Rex McElroy was shot, some one had T-shirts made up which on the front said, Who Shot K.R? and on the back said, Who Cares. (https://gassawaysadventures.blogspot.com/2014/08), Ken McElroy married for the first time at age 18, and moved briefly to Denver, Colorado.