The Stinnett case is not the only crime that has shone a national spotlight on Skidmore.
There's been enough tragedy and mystery that even a cursory search of past coverage turns up articles declaring it the "creepiest small town in America" and "a small town with a history of violence."
That notoriety dates back to July 1981, when Ken Rex McElroy, a bully who had terrorized many of the townspeople, was shot to death in broad daylight in the middle of town. Although there are said to be dozens of witnesses, none came forward.
The McElroy killing, which inspired a book and a TV series on the Sundance channel, remains unsolved.