Skelton’s Murder Trial Begins | Seattle News

Seattle News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 24, 2026 · 1m

The haunting case of the Skelton boys—Andrew, Alexander, and Tanner, vanished in 2010—takes a chilling turn as their father, John Skelton, now faces murder charges for the first time. Once convicted only for failing to return his children after Thanksgiving, Skelton was set for release… until new evidence emerged, including a suicide note and disturbing computer searches about poison. Their mother has fought tirelessly for justice, even after the court declared them legally dead, while their aunt still mourns them as if they were alive yesterday. With a preliminary hearing underway…