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Preliminary exam underway for John Skelton, accused of murdering 3 young sons
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· August 24, 2026
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Key points The boys, ages 9, 7, and 5, went missing 15 years ago and their bodies have never been found. He was scheduled to be released from prison when new charges were filed, including open murder and tampering with evidence.
A preliminary exam is underway for a father accused of murdering his three young sons. The boys, ages 9, 7, and 5, went missing 15 years ago and their bodies have never been found. Their father was previously convicted of unlawful imprisonment in connection to their disappearance.
He was scheduled to be released from prison when new charges were filed, including open murder and tampering with evidence. The case has taken a new turn with these upgraded charges. Further details about the case and the ongoing examination are available.
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Category: News Published: August 24, 2026 Source: WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News Reading time: 1 min
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