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John Skelton prelim day 4: What we know 15 years after sons’ disappearance
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· August 27, 2026
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Key points The sons disappeared on Thanksgiving in 2010. The case has been ongoing for 15 years, since the disappearance of the three sons.
A preliminary hearing for John Skelton is underway to determine if he will stand trial for the murder of his three sons. The sons disappeared on Thanksgiving in 2010. The hearing is in its fourth day.
Further details about the case and the hearing are available. The purpose of the preliminary hearing is to decide whether John Skelton will face trial for the alleged murders.
The case has been ongoing for 15 years, since the disappearance of the three sons. More information can be found through ongoing coverage of the preliminary hearing.
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Category: News Published: August 27, 2026 Source: FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News Reading time: 1 min
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