MI MI - Tanner Lucas, Alexander William, & Andrew Ryan Skelton, Morenci, 26 Nov 2010 #7

[meanmaryjean]

Hooray! This news brought tears - happy AND sad.

 

[ChatteringBirds]

Surprising but good update. I truly hope for justice for these boys and their mama.

 

[AmandaReckonwith]

WOW! I never thought it would happen, but YAY! I'm smiling

The new sub-album will be here; (but I may have to start it after work) Look tomorrow for the updates.

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[TMich6811]

Sweet babies

 

[cocomod]

OH MY GOODNESS!! I missed this news. The latest news I read was that he was going to be released. Wow! I hope that they have enough to convict. Crossing fingers, toes, and eye brows! Justice for the boys, please, please, please!

 

[Alleykins]

a "no body" murder case is an uphill battle.

Sending all the good vibes to that prosecutor!

To be sure, it's an uphill battle, but it's possible to successfully prosecute a no body case. My state did it with the James Hicks case back in the 80s. The only draw back was it turned into a lesser charge with a lighter sentence, which he served only a portion of and got an early release for good behavior. Only to murder another woman after, and nearly kill a 4th in Texas, after.
When they finally found his first victim, the one he was convicted of killing in the no body case, double jeopardy applied, which stunk, but I believe he ended up with 2 life sentences for 2 other victims.

 

[Lmustang89]

I was relieved to hear this today. These sweet boys will get justice. Kind of figure this would happen. Surprised they haven't found them. Michigander here.

 

[LovesPeace2]

I just found this case, holy heck I hope he's found guilty. I feel for the children's mom I can't imagine the pain of not knowing jmvho

 

[bearfossils]

To be sure, it's an uphill battle, but it's possible to successfully prosecute a no body case. My state did it with the James Hicks case back in the 80s. The only draw back was it turned into a lesser charge with a lighter sentence, which he served only a portion of and got an early release for good behavior. Only to murder another woman after, and nearly kill a 4th in Texas, after.
When they finally found his first victim, the one he was convicted of killing in the no body case, double jeopardy applied, which stunk, but I believe he ended up with 2 life sentences for 2 other victims.

There have actually been hundreds of no body murder cases, and while difficult, they actually have a very high success rate. According to this site which tracks them:

Through September 2, 2024 there have been 604 “no body” trials in the United States, 87% of which have ended in a conviction; the average conviction rate for all murder cases, according to the Bureau of Justice statistics, is roughly 70%. There have been at least 102 cases with victims under 18 years old, and they generally are the children of the defendents.

 

[Dotta]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1989400313338450196

 

[Chimera]

Fingers crossed for justice and the sorry excuse for a 'dad' revealing all !!
Imo.

 

[Chimera]

I was relieved to hear this today. These sweet boys will get justice. Kind of figure this would happen. Surprised they haven't found them. Michigander here.

I suppose (hate to type this !) they could offer a plea deal in exchange for the bodies ?
Make me to think of those three little boys out there in some wilderness, at the mercy of the elements and animal predation.
So disrespectful and horrid.
Omo.

 

[tealrose]

yes, all three boys will be over the age of 18 by the end of November 2025

Wouldn't the youngest be 20 now?

 

[Vaderman]

Toledo attorney reflects on new murder charges against father in missing Skelton boys case

New murder charges have been filed against John Skelton, the father of three boys who disappeared nearly 15 years ago in Morenci, Michigan.

www.wtol.com

Jerome Phillips, who has practiced law in the region for more than 50 years, told WTOL 11 he clearly remembers the shock in late 2010 when Tanner, Alexander and Andrew Skelton disappeared over Thanksgiving weekend. The boys were never seen again, and the mystery surrounding their disappearance gripped northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan for years.

 

[tlcya]

Finally!

John Skelton charged with murder in disappearance of Skelton brothers

After nearly 15 years, the father of Andrew, Alexander and Tanner Skelton now faces three open murder charges filed this week in Lenawee County District Court.

www.wtol.com

LENAWEE COUNTY, Mich. — Almost exactly 15 years after three Morenci, Michigan boys went missing, their father has been charged with murder.

According to records from the Lenawee County District Court, John Skelton was charged on Wednesday with three counts of homicide/open murder and three counts of felony tampering with evidence.

I have to admit, I had given up hope for justice for the boys. I am so happy to read of these charges, finally.

 

[AmandaReckonwith]

Bond is set at $60 million.

 

[AmandaReckonwith]

Bond set at $60 million for John Skelton, father of 3 missing Michigan boys, charged with murder

John Skelton, the father of three Lenawee County boys who have been missing for 15 years, was arraigned on charges of murder and tampering with evidence.

www.cbsnews.com

John Skelton, father of 3 boys who went missing in 2010, arraigned on murder charges

John Skelton, the father of three brothers who went missing in Lenawee County in 2010, has been arraigned on murder charges.

www.wxyz.com

John Skelton, father of 3 missing Michigan boys, arraigned on murder charges

Skelton is charged with three counts each of open murder and tampering with evidence in the disappearance of his three sons — Andrew, Alexander and Tanner.

www.wtol.com

 

[AmandaReckonwith]

Joh Skelton today

 

[AmandaReckonwith]

Skelton is being held at Lenawee County Jail.

 

[AmandaReckonwith]

I can't find the affidavits.
If anyone can, will you please link it so I can add to the Case Archive. TY!