Detroit, MI, August 26, 2026 —

New details surfaced this week during a preliminary hearing in Lenawee County concerning the 2010 disappearance of three brothers: Andrew, Alexander, and Tanner Skelton. The case, which has remained unsolved for over a decade, centers on the accusation that John Skelton murdered his three sons. Their bodies have never been recovered.

Testimony presented during the hearing revealed the discovery of a duffel bag located on a neighbor’s porch. Inside this bag were items belonging to the missing children, including their coats and toothbrushes. The bag also contained a camcorder with a USB drive. According to testimony, John Skelton allegedly gave this camcorder to his aunt.

The preliminary hearing is a legal proceeding used to determine if there is enough evidence to proceed to a full trial. The information presented in these hearings can include witness testimony and evidence gathered by law enforcement.

John Skelton was accused of the murders of his sons in 2010. The disappearance of the boys sparked a widespread search and intense media attention. Despite extensive efforts, the location of Andrew, Alexander, and Tanner Skelton remains unknown.

The significance of the duffel bag and its contents, including the camcorder and USB drive, is expected to be further explored as the legal proceedings continue. The testimony regarding the transfer of the camcorder to an aunt provides a potential new avenue for investigators to pursue in their efforts to uncover what happened to the Skelton boys.

The case remains a focus in Lenawee County, with authorities continuing their investigation into the tragic events of 2010.



Story summarized from the original created by Lauren Kostiuk, Mike Tiseo, Richard Estrada on www.clickondetroit.com, see more information here.

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