Episode 83: The Town Where No One Knew A Thing

Everyone hates a bully. Today's episode covers one of the most prolific bullies and predators in American history, Ken McElroy. But what gave Skidmore, Missouri the nickname "The Town Where No One Knew A Thing"? Buckle in for this long retelling of the havoc that Ken McElroy wreaked on the town of 440 people throughout the 1960s all the way until July 10, 1981.

***If you or a loved one are suffering in silence, please use the phone numbers and links below to seek help. You are never a hopeless cause. Help is always available and change is always possible.***

The National Domestic Violence Hotline

1-800-799-7233 (SAFE)

www.ndvh.org

National Dating Abuse Helpline

1-866-331-9474

www.loveisrespect.org

National Child Abuse Hotline/Childhelp

1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)

www.childhelp.org

National Sexual Assault Hotline

1-800-656-4673 (HOPE)

www.rainn.org

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