In this gripping episode, we delve into the story of Ken Rex McElroy, the infamous small-town bully of Skidmore, Missouri. For years, McElroy terrorized the community with his unchecked aggression and flagrant disregard for the law, creating an atmosphere of fear among the town’s residents.

Despite countless criminal charges, McElroy seemed untouchable, escaping justice time and again—until the town reached its breaking point. What happened on that fateful day in 1981, when Skidmore took the law into its own hands? Join us as we uncover the shocking events that led to McElroy’s demise and examine the complicated legacy he left behind. Was it justice, or was it vengeance? Listen now to explore the haunting tale of Ken Rex McElroy.

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ken_McElroy

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-60-ken-mcelroy-the-town-that-got-away-with-murder/id1250599915?i=1000419212107

https://fox2now.com/news/true-crime/missouri-town-keeps-bullys-murder-a-secret-for-40-years/

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-306-the-killing-of-ken-rex-mcelroy-part-1/id1391483100?i=1000668266289

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-307-the-killing-of-ken-rex-mcelroy-part-2/id1391483100?i=1000669106157

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-308-the-killing-of-ken-rex-mcelroy-part-3/id1391483100?i=1000669896353

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfNqLt13lrc

https://www.reddit.com/r/missouri/comments/1dzwd9u/on_this_day_in_1981_ken_mcelroy_the_town_bully_of/

https://allthatsinteresting.com/ken-mcelroy

In this episode, Jack and Emma unravel the chilling 1974 murder of Arlis Perry, a young newlywed from North Dakota who was found murdered in Stanford University’s Memorial Church. Arlis’ brutal death shook the peaceful university community, sparking endless theories—from suspected cult connections to possible links with the infamous Zodiac Killer.

After decades of dead ends, the case remained a haunting mystery. Join us as we explore the shocking crime, the unrelenting quest for justice, and the surprising twist that finally brought the killer to light. With insights from experts and detailed research, we dive into one of California’s most unsettling unsolved mysteries, solved only recently through forensic breakthroughs.

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Arlis_Perry

https://stanfordmag.org/contents/50-years-after-the-stanford-murders-three-of-four-families-have-answers

https://contra.com/p/eBeUANls-the-case-that-took-44-years-to-be-solved-arlis-perry

https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2018/06/break-cold-case

https://www.insidehook.com/culture/44-years-dna-solved-satanic-murder-arlis-perry-victim

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCbWSTlTgl0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnAe6xTnvro

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnWrOCFU6hI

https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/8um2ag/suspect_in_arlis_perrys_brutal_murder_killed/

https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/r497j6/what_is_your_debunked_theory/

In the early hours of March 18, 1990, two men disguised as police officers entered Boston’s Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and executed the largest unsolved art heist in history. They left with 13 priceless works, including masterpieces by Vermeer, Rembrandt, and Degas, leaving the art world stunned.

Over 30 years later, the case remains an enigma, with investigators, art lovers, and amateur sleuths alike still haunted by its unanswered questions. Join Jack and Emma as they dig into the twists and turns of this audacious heist, examining theories, suspects, and the peculiar legacy of the stolen art that vanished without a trace.

Sources:

https://www.gardnermuseum.org/organization/theft

https://www.gardnermuseum.org/about/theft-story

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isabella_Stewart_Gardner_Museum_theft

https://www.gardnermuseum.org/about/theft

https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/isabella-stewart-gardner-art-heist-anniversary/

https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/19/style/isabella-gardner-heist-facts/index.html

https://www.gardnermuseum.org/isabella-stewart-gardner-museums-board-trustees-extends-10-million-reward-return-13-works-stolen

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxtgVQcZyio

https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2024-03-18/34-years-after-gardner-heist-the-museums-director-of-security-is-still-on-the-case

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/a-new-clue-emerges-in-the-gardner-museum-art-heist-saga-180979651/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFf3SvoIMa4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ifq6Ej1t-6Y