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John Skelton murder case: Live updates from preliminary hearing day two
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· August 25, 2026
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Key points His three young boys disappeared the day after Thanksgiving in 2010. A preliminary hearing is underway for John Skelton, a father charged with murder.
A preliminary hearing is underway for John Skelton, a father charged with murder. His three young boys disappeared the day after Thanksgiving in 2010. The hearing is in its second day, with live updates available.
The case against John Skelton is ongoing, with the preliminary hearing continuing from the previous day. Further details about the case and the hearing can be found through live updates.
More information about the hearing and the case can be obtained from the source, which is providing live updates from the preliminary hearing.
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Category: News Published: August 25, 2026 Source: FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News Reading time: 1 min
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