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Lenawee County judge rules John Skelton will stand trial for murder of three sons
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· September 3, 2026
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Key points The sons, named Andrew, Alexander, and Tanner, went missing in 2010. A ruling has been made that a man will face trial for the alleged murder of his three sons.
A ruling has been made that a man will face trial for the alleged murder of his three sons. The sons, named Andrew, Alexander, and Tanner, went missing in 2010. The judge determined that sufficient evidence was presented to proceed with the case. The man is charged with multiple counts of murder and evidence tampering.
The decision followed a period of testimony from numerous witnesses. A brief interruption occurred due to a weather alert.
Further details about the case and the ruling are available from the original source.
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Published: September 3, 2026 ·
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