After a man dies in police custody, residents in a Missouri town demand answers

By: Cara Anthony

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: July 23, 2026

Words: 1,667

Last Updated: 4 weeks ago

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SIKESTON — Not everyone at Lloyd Gilmore’s funeral knew him well. One woman, who had ironed her clothes two days in advance, said she just wanted to be there for his family. School-age children, guided by their parents, approached his open casket in the sanctuary of Cornerstone Baptist Church and peeked inside. Other people looked away.

On that rainy Friday afternoon, hundreds of such mourners gathered to honor the man who went to …

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