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Fifteen years after the mysterious disappearance of the Skelton brothers, their father, John Skelton, has been formally charged with their murder. The chilling details emerged from recently unsealed court documents, revealing that Skelton sought out ways to kill just a week before his children vanished.
According to the documents, Skelton’s online searches included various methods of homicide, raising alarms about his intentions in the week leading up to the disappearance of his three sons. The brothers—10-year-old Tanner, 7-year-old Alexander, and 5-year-old Andrew—were last seen on November 26, 2010.
Authorities have long believed the boys were dead, but forensic and digital evidence only solidified those suspicions in light of recent investigations. Despite his father’s claims that the boys were staying with friends, no credible sightings or evidence have surfaced to support those assertions since their disappearance.
In the aftermath of the boys going missing, Skelton was arrested weeks later on charges related to parental kidnapping. He has maintained his innocence regarding their alleged murder, yet the new findings have prompted a renewed urgency in the case. Prosecutors are now poised to seek justice for the Skelton children, holding Skelton accountable for what they allege was a calculated act of violence.
The case has captivated the Lenawee community and beyond, echoing through the years as a tragic reminder of the vulnerability of children and the dark potential lurking within familial relationships. As the legal proceedings unfold, many await justice for the Skelton brothers and answers to the heart-wrenching mystery surrounding their fate.
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