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Father Charged with Murder of 3 Sons Missing Since 2010

Inside EditionDecember 5, 20251 min47,406 views
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Disappearance of the Skelton Brothers

  • πŸ’” In 2010, three brothers, Andrew (9), Alexander (7), and Tanner (5), vanished after a Thanksgiving visitation with their father, John Skelton.
  • πŸ—£οΈ John Skelton initially told police he had handed his sons over to a mysterious "underground organization."
  • πŸ” Despite a massive search and a heartbreaking plea from their mother, the boys were never found.

Legal Developments and New Charges

  • βš–οΈ John Skelton was previously sentenced to 15 years in prison for unlawful imprisonment of his sons.
  • πŸ“… He was due for release next week, nearly 15 years after the boys disappeared.
  • 🚨 In a dramatic turn, Skelton has now been charged with the murder of his three sons.
  • πŸ’° He is being held on a $60 million bond.

Mother's Reaction and Future Questions

  • πŸ˜₯ The boys' mother expressed being shocked and heartbroken all over again by the new charges.
  • ❓ An attorney not involved in the case highlighted that the key question will be what additional evidence has emerged over the past 15 years to support the murder charges.
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Missing ChildrenUnlawful ImprisonmentMurder ChargesJohn SkeltonAndrew SkeltonAlexander SkeltonTanner SkeltonThanksgiving DisappearanceCold CaseCriminal InvestigationBail Bond
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