**Skelton Brothers: Father Faces Life for Murder and Tampering Charges**
In a chilling turn of events, John Skelton, the father of three missing boys, now faces open murder and evidence tampering charges stemming from their 2010 disappearance. The Skelton brothers—Andrew, Alexander, and Tanner—vanished during a contentious custody dispute, and their fate remains a haunting mystery.
Authorities had long suspected John Skelton, who was previously imprisoned for unlawful imprisonment related to his sons, of foul play. The children were last seen in his care on November 26, 2010, when John failed to return them to their mother, Tanya Zuvers, igniting a desperate search that has continued for over a decade.
At the time of their disappearance, John claimed he was protecting his sons from an unnamed threat, but investigators have since found no evidence supporting his claims. The chilling nature of this case has only intensified as details emerged during the latest proceedings.
Law enforcement officials have expressed their belief that the boys were harmed, leading to the decision to charge their father with murder. “We need closure for the families, for the community, and most importantly, for the boys,” said Detective Sarah Williams, who has worked tirelessly on the case.
John Skelton is scheduled to appear in court, where he faces life behind bars if convicted. As the legal battle unfolds, the community continues to grapple with the profound loss of the Skelton brothers, whose absence is felt deeply by friends and family alike.
Tanya Zuvers, the boys’ mother, hopes for a resolution as she clings to the memory of her sons. “I just want to know what happened,” she lamented. For now, the search for the truth goes on, and the Skelton family remains at the heart of a heart-wrenching mystery.