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Ken Rex McElroy (June 1, 1934 – July 10, 1981) was an American criminal and convicted attempted murderer who resided in Skidmore, Missouri, United States. He was known as "the town bully", [1] and his unsolved killing became the focus of international attention.
May 31, 2023 · Epitomizing the scale of vigilante justice and the redressal for peace and safety, ‘In Broad Daylight’ follows the story of Len Rowan, a town bully whose unchecked crimes haunt the people of Skidmore, Missouri. The made-for-television thriller drama film is helmed by James Steven Sadwith and depicts a town and its people rallying for justice.
Based on the true events in Skidmore, Missouri in 1981, the film centers around the town dealing with violent bully Len Rowan (Brian Dennehy). After a confrontation at a local grocery, Rowan begins stalking the owner Ruth Westerman (Cloris Leachman) and her husband Wes.
- Drama Thriller
Feb 3, 1991 · In Broad Daylight: Directed by James Steven Sadwith. With Brian Dennehy, Cloris Leachman, Marcia Gay Harden, Chris Cooper. The fanatically-uncompromising Len Rowan and his family insult and terrorize the citizens of a small town for years.
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- Drama, Thriller
- James Steven Sadwith
- 1991-02-03
A Made-for-TV Movie directed by James Steven Sadwith about residents of a northwest Missouri community dealing with local bully Len Rowan and his family. Despite the numerous crimes committed by Rowan, local law enforcement has little luck with holding Rowan accountable due to Rowan's lawyer and Rowan's intimidation of any witnesses.
Feb 1, 1991 · Based on a true story, "In Broad Daylight" takes place in 1980 in a small Missouri town where good old boy Len Rowan (Brian Dennehy) has long been the town bully.
In Broad Daylight is a 1991 American made-for-television thriller drama film about the life of Ken McElroy, the town bully of Skidmore, Missouri who became known for his unsolved murder. McElroy was fictionalized as the character Len Rowan, portrayed by Brian Dennehy.
