A 39 year old man, John Skelton from Morenci Michigan apparently is suffering from some mental health issues. Before attempting to commit suicide he claims that he handed over his three sons, 9 yr old Andrew, 7 yr old Alexander and 5 yr old Tanner to a woman that he says he met online about two years ago. He told police that he had been having an online relationship with Joann Taylor who authorities think she may live in either Jackson or Hillsdale County. Skelton is now in the hospital being treated for his mental health issues.
Morenci Police Chief Larry Weeks is asking the public for their help to locate the three boys who is considered to be in grave danger. Police aren’t even sure that this Joann Taylor even exists, but according to Skelton he asked Taylor to take the boys back to their mother, Tanya Skelton, because he didn’t want them in the house when he killed himself. The mother says the boys were never returned home to her.
Skelton said the woman Joann Taylor was driving a silver van when she took the kids but she has not been located and neither have the boys.
Skelton’s mother, Roxann Skelton, appeared on Good Morning America to beg the woman if she really does exist to please return the boys. She asks that she just drop them off with the authorities or at a restaurant with a note to call for help.
“She needs to put herself in the mother’s position,†she said. “Then she would know the pain and hurt the family is going through.â€
Skelton and his wife, Tanya have been separated and they share joint custody of the three boys. Unfortunately the police have not been able to confirm anything that Skelton has told them about where the children are but they are continuing to search.
Roxann Taylor says she doesn’t care what the woman’s name is, it could be Mary Poppins and she wouldn’t care, all she wants back are her grandsons. “All I know is these children are with her,†she said. “Those boys are out there. Terrified. But they are out there.†She says she knows her son and she knows he would have never hurt his children so in her heart she knows they are still alive.
If you or anyone you know has seen these three little boys please contact the police or call the Morenci Police Department at 517-458-7104. I am sure where ever they are, they are scared and would like nothing more than to be home with their mother where they know they are safe. I pray if the story that John Skelton has told is true that this woman will find it in her heart to do the right thing with the boys by returning them to their mother.
Jan Barrett
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Follow-up comment rss or Leave a TrackbackThank you Jan. We all need to start praying now and hope these boy will be returned. I pray this woman really exist for the sake of these boys.
cant they trace the woman through his computer?
If he had contact with her via e mai or on a blog there would be an IP address or some clue as to where she would take them. Pray she was a good person and will return them safe.
tobias – that is what I was wondering. I thought I had heard that LE says the father was lying about the woman but haven’t read anything yet to verify that. I would think it would be very easy for LE to verify whether she is real or a cover-up for the dad after he killed them. They are searching wooded areas right now which doesn’t bode well for LE believing that some strange woman has them. Not looking good.
I am very fearful for these boys because the father didnto intend on surviving. The radio broadcasr here said he tried to hang himself, not the usual cry for help suicide, this guy was serious about it. jmo
Tobias – found a couple of articles where LE says the dad lied about this woman. No evidence that she exists so far and they are fearing the worst. 😥 Please don’t let this be another statistic of a parent killing their children! 😯 This is reach an epedimic level!
Tobias – I think they are gone. I don’t think the woman existed and I think he killed them. I think that is what LE is thinking as well. I hope I’m wrong. Perhaps after killing them he tried to kill himself. But he survived so now he has to come up with a story to cover his backside.
JB, That is my fear since the oldest boy is 9 he knows to call 911 and no way would he feel comfortable with a stranger. The father was in trouble for taking them to Florida this last summer so the 9 year old knows he is not supposed to be gone from custody.Mental health my butt, sorry but to me this looks like plain old hate for the mother. If he hurt those kids it was selfish and hurtful not depression or mental illness. jmo
tobias – I’m with ya. You’re thinking the same way I am and the grandmother saying that there is no way her son would hurt the kids is just her blowing smoke IMO. I could be wrong but I think he was lonely, out of work, his ex had moved on, he figured he’d take the kids away from her and then kill himself except he’s such a screw up he failed on the latter part of the plan. Now he’s scrambling to create this story. I think LE has checked his computer and there is NO history of this mystery woman. That is why they are searching woods, creeks, etc. They are looking for a burial spot, not some mystery online flame because she doesn’t exist. All JMO. These boys are gone.
And why give them to a stranger because “you don’t want them to be there when you kill yourself.”? Why not wait until you return them to the mother and THEN kill yourself? That part screams “BIG FAT LIE” to me. If all he wanted to do was kill himself then why endanger his kids by giving them to someone other than a family member? He wasn’t even sure exactly where she lived! He meets her online, doesn’t know where exactly she lives, doesn’t really know her, but would turn his three kids over to her for their safety? Uh, yeah, right! Not buying it! If he was worried about the safety of his children and not wanting them to be there when he killed himself he would have turned them over to the mother or his mother, someone the kids knew…..not some stranger. Bunch of hogwash! JMO
Tobias – BTW, so GOOD to see ya! I’ve missed ya my dear! 😀
You too, wished you could post on the forum. LFJ and I have been doing alot of research into everyone even Amber and NayNay. Found out Ambers father was Michael Matthews from Duval county. Trina L.Dale(jones) NayNays aunt was hit by a car and killed in July 2010.Jerry Wayne Dale may have been NayNays father since Vera Diane Prevatt was married to him during the time NayNay was born and she sued for support. They are still living together. Kelly Dodd is NayNAys sister, her father is Glenn Dodd who lives in Georgia now I believe. Not sure if Vera was married to him if so it was in Georgia. I dont know if looking at the family trees will help but it doesnt hurt either. And not much else to do right now anyways. jmo
Oh yea evidently Jerry and NayNay had a friendship with Ron at some point because Tommy told Hank in one of the jail tapes that they had talked about Rons gun play( gun in the mouth) for a long time, way before Tommy or Misty even knew him. I have always wondered if NayNay was a girlfriend before Amber was, it would not surprise me at all. jmo
I really fear for these boys. Now he saying he dropped them at some woods and left them. This was done on Thanksgiving Day. The mother who has custody is an RSO. She was intimate with a 14 year old back in 1999!!! I hope her sons are ok,but her being an RSO bothers me a great deal.jmo
Tobias – WOW – you guys have been busy with the family tree. Great detective work you guys! You may know more about the family tree than LE does!
I never could figure out the forum and gave up. Come see me on the articles from time to time because I miss you guys!
LFJ – Why would the court give custody of these boys to the mother who is a RSO? Of course the father doesn’t sound real stable either. And are we sure all three boys are with the same father? Is it me or do they all look different?
I think the father has a case of Casey Anthonyitis. First one story, when that falls through, make up a different one. The grandmother says her son would NEVER hurt the boys but his first story was he gave them to some strange woman (the Zanny the Nanny thing again) and NOW it is he dropped them off at some woods. Why a change in story if they are safe and sound? They AREN’T safe and sound, that’s why! He could have taken them to the mother, his mother, someone in the family where they’d be safe and then killed himself. He was trying to kill himself out of grief of killing his kids. I’m convinced of that. These boys are gone. The father did it. This will be a recovery. Not a rescue. JMO
Okay, two of the boys look a lot a like but the little blonde one doesn’t look like the other two. I’m wondering if this guy is truly the father of that one. JMO
The complexion, hair color, facial features, eyes, everything is different on the little blonde boy. I think someone else was swimming in that gene pool. JMO
I don’t know if the kids all have the same father, but youy are rght the youngest one dos look different.
I do not know why the courts gave the mother custody. I guess they felt it was before her children were born and perhaps it was a one time thing. No danger to the children. Lord I hope so.jmo
http://www.startribune.com/nation/111035924.html?page=2&c=y
Just found this article. I hope tis case does not end badly, but my instincts are telling me it will. I am continuing to pray.
There will be a News Conference today, 11-30-10, at 11 a.m. EST (10 a.m. CST). WXYZ in Detroit, Mi. will stream it live at WXYZ.com.
http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/news/state/amber-alert-issued-for-three-btothers-from-morenci%2C-michigan.
WXYZ Detroit, Mi 11-30-10
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Article and Videos
RE: News Conference at 11 a.m.
The News Conference was brief.
The Police Chief said they would be searching different areas today based on various info such as places the family visited, info they have received, etc.
When asked about the mother’s reaction. The Chief paused and finally said, ” Imagine your worst nightmare come true.” He said that is all the comment he was going to make about that.
The media will be receiving a media release which will include an updated picture of John Skelton.
The next News Conference is scheduled for 11 a.m. tomorrow (12-1-10) unless there is breaking news.
http://www.freep.com/article/20101130/NEWS06/101130024/1319/NW-Ohio-search-resumes-for-3-missing-Michigan-boys
The Free Press Detroit, MI
Posted: 10:49 a.m. Nov. 30, 2010
“NW Ohio search resumes for 3 missing Michigan boys”
LFJ / Ann – TX – I have suspected from day one these kids are dead. I’m completely sure of it now as is LE. Why Mr. Skelton doesn’t just tell them where these kids are so they can be put to rest properly is beyond me. If he TRULY ever loved these children, please, bring them home.
Prayers for these little angels. May God allow them to be found. And may justice be swift and cruel!
For those who are following this case, I have posted numerous news media links as this case unfolded.
The Links are posted on a Skelton thread on The Hinky Meter by Valhall.
The Hinky just completed a conversion to a forum. However, you can still read there. If you wanted to comment, you would have to register.
If you are interested in clicking on the many links to articles and videos as this case unfolded, here is the Link to the thread titled:
“Skelton case: Search continues for 3 small boys”
I started posting Links on this thread at:
by Ann – Tx » Mon Nov 29, 2010 9:06 am (Initial links were moved from another thread to the dedicated Skelton thread on Mon, 11-29-10)
http://www.thehinkymeter.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=960
The Hinky Meter by Valhall
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There are currently two (2) pages; mostly links to articles by the media.
I would post the links here but it would take hours and I think I would overwhelm Jan’s comment board.
Hi, JB!
Long time; no see! Good to see you!
I think the three little boys are dead. There is a lot coming out about the parents and their bitter divorce and custody of the children.
I think John’s suicide attempt was a fake. He is probably laying the ground work for an insanity defense if he is arrested.
I just pray these three precious boys are found. It would be nice if they could be found alive. But time is of the essence!
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Off Topic: JB, do you comment in the Forum here? I am registered but I have not figured out how to navigate the forum.
Maybe I’ll just click on things and try to figure it out. I am so afraid of clicking on the wrong thing in the forum.
I missed so many that I’d use to comment with here at BNN!
http://toledoblade.com/article/20101130/NEWS16/101139981/0/SEARCH
The Toledo Blade Toledo, Ohio
11-30-10
“Volunteers continue to seek 3 brothers as Morenci chief says boys likely dead”
Ann – good to see you too! No, I couldn’t even figure out how to register for the forum so I missed out. Alas I’m left to just post on articles and hope some of those in the forum will visit from time to time. 😀
I believe the boys are dead and like you I simply pray they are found and given a proper burial. And how do you fail at hanging yourself? Did the rope break? Normally, if you plan it properly you don’t fail at hanging yourself so like you I am suspicious that it was a bogus attempt or he’s just really stupid and tried to hang himself from a 8 foot rafter with 20 feet of rope. 🙄
Press conference at 3 p.m. EST per WXYZ.com, Detroit, MI.
Per the Press Conference, John Skelton has been arrested. I think the charge, at this time, is parental kidnapping.
He has not been arraigned yet. Per the Police Chief, John Skelton will have to be extradited.
Per CNN-HLN, Nancy Grace will be covering the Skelton Missing Children story tonight at 8 and 10 EST ( 7 and 9 CST).
Per CNN-HLN, Jane Velez-Mitchell will be covering this story at 6 p.m. CST.
http://www.freep.com/article/20101130/NEWS06/101130024/1318/3-missing-boys-father-to-be-charged-with-kidnap-Morenci-police-chief-says
The Free Press Detroit, MI
11-30-10
“3 missing boys’ father to be charged with kidnap, Morenci police chief says”
Ann – TX – Thanks for all the updates. I fear “Parental Kidnapping” isn’t the last of the charges Mr. Skelton will be facing.
Off Topic: I’m hopeful both Elisa and Adam Baker will soon be facing some additional charges as well. Their days are certainly numbered (IMO anyway). I sure hope LE has the goods on them and Zahra will receive justice.
I’m getting so sick of these parents killing kids due to their own selfish issues. Casey Anthony wanted to party, Mr. Skelton obviously was bitter about the divorce and custody battle, and Adam Baker appears to have been led around by his #*%&@ by one very emotionally deranged Elisa Baker. The psychopaths are coming out of the woodwork in record number.
Parents are SUPPOSED to protect their children, not take their lives. What is WRONG with these people?! 👿
Zahra Baker Update:
“Ten-year-old Zahra Baker’s body was dismembered and her remains concealed in a bed comforter and car cover, then discarded in a Dumpster behind a Hudson grocery store, according to court documents released this afternoon.
The records don’t reveal how the girl died but detail for the first time Elisa Baker’s account of what was done with her stepdaughter Zahra’s body.
Judge Nathaniel Poovey ordered that the previously-sealed documents be released this afternoon.
The documents also show:
— Elisa Baker’s attorney, Lisa Dubs, told an investigator that latex gloves were used while Zahra’s body was dismembered. Dubs also said investigators might find remains in the bathtub drain.
— Through her attorney, Elisa Baker said she and her husband Adam Baker — Zahra’s father — dumped a mattress and box springs at a trash dump in Granite Falls.
— Elisa Baker directed investigators to the Fox Ridge apartments in Hickory. Through her attorney, she admitted that she and Adam Baker wrapped Zahra’s prosthetic leg in a white trash bag and threw it in the apartment Dumpster.
— On Oct. 10, a dog trained in recovery of bodies gave a positive alert for the presence of human remains in or on two vehicles described by police as belonging to the family.”
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Okay, so if they dumped her in a dumpster, how the heck did she get buried and scattered out in the woods? Am I missing something here?
Thanks Ann for all the links for these little boys. I agree JB this father will be charged for more than kidnapping. A really sick man!
Hi, JB and looking for justice!
Regarding the links: You are welcome!
I know this is Off Topic but I could not find a Zahra Baker thread here.
I am going to post a Link to a TV station in Charlotte. The article is from the 10 PM news and includes the 2 Search Warrants (within the article). They are in PDF form.
Also, is a video which includes an interview with Young and shows his home.
http://www.wsoctv.com/news/25966649/detail.html
WSOC Charlotte, NC
11-30-10 Updated: 10:30 p.m.EST
“Warrants Reveal Dismemberment, Possible Rape Of Zahra”
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Jan, I know this is not a Zahra Baker thread. I thought some of the readers and posters might be interested in reading the Search Warrants.
If you delete this, I understand. I know that it will get this thread Off Topic if a discussion starts on Zahra Baker.
Here is the Video that includes the interview with Young:
http://www.wsoctv.com/video/25966690/index.htmlWSOC Charlotte, NC
11-30-10 10:30 p.m. EST
” Disturbing Details Revealed In Zahra Baker Case”
JB said,in November 30th, 2010 at 4:04 pm
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JB, I imagine John Skelton’s charges will be updated to murder. One article said he told the FBI he killed the boys.
He has not been arraigned yet. They will have to extradite him. I don’t think I posted the Link to that article here.
I will try to find it again and will post it here or an updated article.
RE: Skelton boys missing
This is an article from a TV station in Detroit updated about 35 minutes ago. There are numerous videos you can click on.
http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/news/latest-on-three-missing-morenci-boys
WXYZ Detroit, MI
11-30-10
“Father of missing boys arrested, facing charges of parental kidnapping”
Snipped:
According to sources, Morenci Police say John Skelton has admitted to FBI profilers that he killed his sons. No further details were released regarding the admission.
Read article:
http://www.toledoonthemove.com/news/story.aspx?id=547819
NBC24 Toledo, OH
11-30-10
“Source: Police say father admitted to killing sons”
My heart hurts for Zahra.Now they are sayng an informant came forward and said that Zahra may have been raped by two men in the woods and then hit in the head with a brick. How did Zahra get into the woods? Why wouldn’t you call authorities if a crime like this had occurred against your daughter, especially if she died to this crime. Why would the step-mom and bio-dad dismember the child and dispose of her.I think they did this to Zahra to cover what they have done to her. jmo
I wonder if Adam Baker was involved in the same beliefs as Elisa Baker. It concerns me that Adam Baker spoke of Zahra being broody due to the fact she was going through puberty. It never made sense to me why he made that statement.jmo
I hope we hear more on the 3 Skelton Boys today.
LFJ – This Zahra thing is VERY confusing. They find her in the woods but Elisa says they dismembered her and put her in a dumpster. So where does the rape in the woods come in? She ended up in the woods but supposedly after she was dismembered. How many times and which parts of her ended up in the woods? So did they sell her for sex to two dopes who raped her in the woods and killed her? And because Elisa and Adam prostituted her they hid her body? But why was she in a dumpster and then buried out in the woods later? I’m SO confused! This story gets more bizarre and more disturbing with every passing day.
And the Skelton case is turning out exactly like I thought it would from the get go. I knew he killed the boys. I think it was a case of “If I can’t have them, neither can you” directed towards his soon to be ex.
Ann – TX – if you type Zahra Baker in the search box at the top it will take you to all the Zahra articles. We’re still posting on them even though they no longer show on the main page. But I post stuff about other cases on these articles too. There is so much going on with all of them they start to blur together and we’re all interested in all of them so the conversations tend to bleed over into other cases. I hope Jan and Simon forgive us for our transgressions. 😯
JB I saw where the dad said he did kill the boys but has yet led LE to their location. I do agree with you as what his reasons were.It is too hurt his estranged wife. He failed at his suicide attempt. I think that is great that he did not succeed. Now he can be put to death by a needle. That is even too good for him but it will be the proper justice for the boys. They need to find the boys so LE can charge him with 3 counts of first degree murder and sentence him to death. He is a selfish, no good low life!
Zahras case is turning very strange. They may sold her for sex. Hurts to even type that. I think they spread her in different places starting with the dumpster. This is the most heinous crime against a child since little Shania Davis. It makes me sooooo sick. I just pray to God Haleighs demise was a pure accident and her death and disposal is nothing compared to these two cases. These three cases all involve drugs and selling or purchasing drugs. It really scares me to even think of the possibility anything like this happened to Haleigh.jmo
Lets all remember little Kyron Horman on the list of the missing that we are all praying for .
I read the article too he claims to have hung them in a school house in Ohio but they werent there. Then he said he put them in a dumpster and they werent there either. What is with this guy? Sounds alot like Zahras step mom, maybe he is working on an insanity plea? I say give him 5 years then death penalty. Best of both worst worlds in prison. jmo
LFJ / Tobias – if he admits to killing them then why play games with where their bodies are? Why leave your children’s remains out for animals and bugs to pick at? Wouldn’t you WANT to give them a proper burial? What is with these freaks?
I don’t think he was too serious about killing himself or he would have succeeded. Very rarely does someone who TRULY wants to kill themselves fail. I think it has more to do with him setting up an insanity defense than it does with truly wanting to hurt himself. He did this to hurt his wife. I’m sure he wanted to be around to see her hurt. And now he’s playing games with where the boys are. Someone in LE needs to accidently jolt this guy’s privates with a taser! Maybe he’ll talk then!
Same with Adam, Elisa and the freaks that probably raped Zahra. I’m all for waterboarding, electric jolts or whatever it takes to get these low lifes to talk! 👿
I wonder what the grandmother is saying now? You know, the one who swore her son loved those boys and would NEVER hurt them. Sorry granny, your son is an evil creep and he used those innocent children to hurt his wife out of his own selfishness. If she wasn’t so blinded by her unconditional love for her son, perhaps her grandsons would still be alive. He obviously had some anger issues and some mental health issues. WAKE UP PEOPLE! Children are dying in record numbers at the hands of the people who are SUPPOSED to protect them. These friends and family members KNOW there are issues and they turn a blind eye to it and then babies die! I’m SICK of it!
For those interested in reading various articles from media primarily in Toledo, Ohio; Detroit, MI; and Jacksonville, Fl, Valhall of The Hinky Meter posted a new article today.
The Links to the articles from media today are posted on the new thread.
As I stated up-thread, The Hinky is now a Forum but you can still read the comments and click on the links in the comments.
If you want to comment, you will need to Register.
I posted numerous Links to articles, published by main stream media today, on the new thread today.
Here is the Link to the new Skelton thread – discussion forum:
http://www.thehinkymeter.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=964&p=3463#p3463
The Hinky Meter by Valhall 12-1-10
Skelton thread
“Father arrested, no positive outcome expected”
JB said,in December 1st, 2010 at 9:05 am
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Hi, JB!
Thanks for the info. I did not know that! As Lee Anthony would say, “Thanks for the heads up!”
JB I agree do whatever they need to get him to talk. I agree he is more than likely going to try for an insanity plea. I believe he knew very well what he was doing and I hope LE sees through this fisad and it fails.
It is time for Adam Baker to have his butt behind bars! He is involved in what happened to Zahra and he needs to pay! jmo
Ann-TX thanks for the Hinky Meter link.
I posted a brief summary of info that has come to light in Zahras case from there on ‘Is it remains of Zahra’ thread.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/40468037/ns/us_news-crime_and_courts/
I am praying for a miracle. It is the time of year for them.
I posted this on The Hinky Meter by Valhall. I will copy and paste it here. So it will post and not go to spam, I will post each Link in a separate box.
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This is the latest update from WXYZ. Artice and a video of the Press Conference by Police Chief Weeks. The video is 17:26 (17 minutes; 26 seconds).
Very informative video! Includes Q & A (Question and Answer with the media)
The Skelton Family spokeswoman read a statement from the Skelton family.
Chief Weeks gave an update. He personally knew the boys and he spoke about a personal conversation he had with one of the boys who wanted to be a police officer like Chief Weeks.
The Mayor of Morenci speaks also.
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Morenci police update investigation, search continues for missing boys
WXYZ – Detroit, MI
Posted: 11/30/2010
Last Updated: 1 hour and 26 minutes ago
MORENCI, Mich. (WXYZ) – In an emotional news conference Thursday morning, Morenci Police updated the investigation into the disappearance of three young brothers.
It began with a representative reading an emotional statement from the family of the children. The family thanked all of the volunteers and law enforcement agencies. They requested privacy at this time.
Police Chief Larry Weeks also thanked volunteers for their efforts in the search for Andrew, Alexander and Tanner.
“We genuinely and sincerely appreciate all of the efforts from all over the United States…” said Police Chief Weeks. He told reporters that John Skelton, the father of the boys, has asked for a lawyer and that they have not had contact with him in several days.
Read more:
http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/news/latest-on- … renci-boys
WXYZ Detroit, MI 12-2-10
http://toledoblade.com/article/20101202 … 51/0/ART12
The Toledo Blade Toledo, Ohio 12-2-10
“Four dive teams search for Morenci boys in Williams County; hundreds of volunteers head out on foot”
The Skelton Family spokeswoman, Kathye Herrera, read a statement from the family. You can see this in its entirety in the video to the right of the article.
I admire the family for declining interviews and wanting to keep the focus on Alexander, Andrew and Tanner. They are the complete opposite of Cindy Anthony!
http://www.freep.com/article/20101202/N … ing-search
The Free Press Detroit, MI 12-2-10
“3 missing boys’ family OK with suspending search”
Hey Ann-TX, Hey LFJ…. in the Skelton case they are calling off the big search for the boys this Friday. No more volunteers. The mayor was in tears making the announcement.
I was looking at a picture of Skelton in court and while he may have a broken ankle I saw NO marks on his neck that would indicate he tried to hang himself. Even if the rope, strap or whatever he used broke (thus breaking his ankle) I would think there would be a mark. Too bad he was so successful killing defensely innocent children. I still don’t get why he isn’t saying where they are if he has admitted to killing them. Is it possible someone is hiding them and he’s saying he killed them just to keep his wife from having them? That is probably just wishful thinking, huh?
LFJ – saw your post on the Zahra thread and left some questions for you. Anxious to see your response. The more I learn the less I know in that case. It is so devastatingly horrific what may have happened to Zahra and the twists and turns in this case are leaving me with more questions than answers. I’m sure at some point in the not too distant future we’ll find out what really happened but the list of players in this case certainly continues to grow along with the number of lies told. I swear I keep having flashbacks to Casey Anthony!
I’m wondering if the rape thing is just another story that Elisa and Adam are using to get out of their crime. Maybe I’m just hoping that Zahra’s last hours on this earth weren’t spent being violated, beaten, raped and tortured. However, the story seems to be coming from others…and I guess it would go along with Elisa saying “we didn’t kill her”….it could be the rapists did and Adam and Elisa gave Zahra to them willingly so had to cover up the crime. The fact that the Young dude knew Zahra died violently before any mention of her being murdered had been made is pretty incriminating. This isn’t going to end well in any case as we know Zahra is gone. I just hate to think of her suffering anymore than she already had in her short little life.
http://www.freep.com/article/20101202/N … -is-jailed
The Free Press Detroit,Mi 12-2-10
“Morenci left praying for missing boys as father is jailed”
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Includes a picture of Tanner Skelton’s teacher
http://www.detnews.com/article/20101202 … 1409/metro
The Detroit News Detroit, MI 12-2-10 9:32 a.m. EST
“Volunteers head into sixth day of search for missing Morenci boys”
looking for Justice said,in December 2nd, 2010 at 9:51 am
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Hi, Looking for Justice!
You are welcome.
There is so much going on with the Zahara Baker case and now the Skelton boys . . .Alexander, Andrew and Tanner.
On Reality Chatter (RC), they have posted some pictures of the boys.
One is of them playing in the snow and the other is in front of a Christmas tree. They enlarged the pics. The boys are just precious!
Here is the Link to the Skelton thread at RC.
This is the Link to Page 6 of the Skelton thread on RC. The Christmas pic is on this page. Just scroll down.
http://www.realitychatter.com/missing-murdered-f30/tanner-alexander-and-andrew-skelton-missing-11-26-2010-t2920-100.htm#80965
Reality Chatter Skelton Thread Page 6
There is an enlarged picture of the Skelton boys in the snow. They are such beautiful boys!
Scroll down because it is close to the bottom of Page 5.
Also, on this page is an enlarged pic of John Skelton in the Court Room yesterday. The deputies surrounding him look like they are disgusted at the sight of him. Just my opinion!
http://www.realitychatter.com/missing-murdered-f30/tanner-alexander-and-andrew-skelton-missing-11-26-2010-t2920-80.htm
Reality Chatter Page 5 of the Skelton thread
Hi, JB!
That was a sad news conference. It made me cry when Police Chief Weeks described his conversation with one of the boys wanting to be a police officer just like the chief.
I thought Kathye (family spokeswoman) did a good job of reading the statement from the Skelton family. It was a very good statement by the family and they expressed appreciation to LE, the media and the volunteers. Unlike Cindy Anthony, who told the media to get off of their butts and look for her granddaughter!
Also, in the statement, the family said they want the focus to be kept on the boys and they would not be granting interviews at this time(not verbatim). Complete opposite of Cindy Anthony!
The Skelton family is not out there selling pics and clamoring for interviews with the media to spread lies like Cindy and George did!
They are not tampering with evidence and they are not obstructing the investigation!
When the Mayor spoke, it was sad also.
My prayers and thoughts are with the family of Alexander, Andrew and Tanner. I pray that these precious little boys are found soon.
Ann – TX – yes, it was like night and day when you compare the Anthonys and the Skelton family. I just don’t know why John won’t tell them where the boys are if he admitted he killed them. That makes no sense. If he EVER loved them he wouldn’t want them left out in nature for bugs and animals. He’d want them laid to rest properly. Why is he fighting extradition too? What is his game? He’s obviously guilty, has confessed so why prolong this and hurt so many people? And I’m still not buying that he actually tried to kill himself. He’s a self-serving freak who deserves to be tortured until he tells where these babies are! There really should be a test to determine whether you are qualified to have a child and if you fail the test, you are FIXED! Too many babies dying!
http://detnews.com/article/20101202/MET … z16zHQxFWU
The Detroit News Detroit, MI 12-2-10
Last Updated: December 02. 2010 2:47PM
“Dive teams searching Ohio river for missing Morenci boys”
Hello everyone-How are you AnnTex(its been awhile) Its mop that this dad took his childrens lives.Then panicked an tried to take his own.But as fate would have it-He lived.No way will he get out of this.I do not believe some on line woman would take these children,an put her self in jepordy for a major arrest.I think anger against the mother.This man most likly decided to get back at her.Many strike out at a ex by way of using the children,some even going as far as murdering them.
I believe this man will in the future face murder charges for 3 helpless little ones.Who did not ask to be born into yet another disfunctional mess.Bless their little hearts,with everything those little darling boy had in them,im sure they loved their dad.Selfish adults!!! Children arnt something to use/abuse/or murder in exlovers wars.
In mop those baby boys suffered a cruel ending.How can a grown man let his emotions get so out of control….If he isnt guilty then i will say im sorry.But to me this is a fabricated story-or stories.He may as well do like Andrea Yates an just admit it.That one couldnt call 911 to come get her before she murdered hers.But she sure called after..
Oh maybe hes like Little Gabriels mom-remember her story.She gave her baby to a couple she didnt know.Like i believe that one either.Just another case of displaced anger.An a tiny baby boy paid the price.For yet another selfish adult.I am so very sick of these grown people killing their own
.A song came out yrs back about abused children> >one line said love me but dont break my bones mommy/daddy.It made me weep thinking about a child suffering at the hands of those who were given these babys as a gifts from above.I can almost see Jesus with his loving out streached arms waiting for these little ones to take them home.I pray i am wrong, that these 3 little fellows are tucked in bed somewhere tonight.
How terrible to get in such a emotional state over a ex…That someone would take their childrens life,as well as try to take their own.NO persons is worth that.An now this man will live the rest of his life seeing his boys faces.As well as being deemed a child killer in prison.The devil was sure at work that day.
Gods word states The enemy has come to kill steal,an destroy.To me his spirit enters the heart of man,in their weakest state an currupts them.Ill bet today if this dad really told the truth.He would tell all he wished it never had happened,that he was blind with anger/hurt. The price was 3 beautiful boys in this torrid love/hate/ relationship.I would ask him today was that woman worth this!!!!! Now he lives with what he did to his babies-for the rest of his life.No medication the DR puts him on will wipe that memory out-of the last second of his 3 sons as the breath left them…
This is the latest update on today’s search. It is from The Free Press in Detroit, MI.
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“Crews scour Ohio lake for 3 missing boys despite low hopes, temps”
By ERIC D. LAWRENCE
FREE PRESS STAFF WRITER
Posted: 12:35 p.m. Dec. 3, 2010
KUNKLE, Ohio – Crews continued to search areas in and around Williams County, Ohio, today for the three missing Skelton boys.
With temperatures hovering around freezing, a search boat from Toledo scoured Harrison Lake, a 110-acre body of water near Fayette.
“We’re using a side scan sonar to capture a visual image of the bottom,” said Toledo Fire Department Lt. Mike Maraldo.
The sonar provides a solid image of the lake’s interior, allowing divers to select where they might dive if something suspicious is spotted.
Read more:
http://www.freep.com/article/20101203/NEWS06/101203034/1318/Crews-scour-Ohio-lake-for-3-missing-brothers
Hello, Jan57!
So good to see you!
I don’t want to get Off Topic. Do you post in the Forum? I am a member but have not figured out how to navigate the forum yet. LOL
If you are a member, maybe I could PM you.
I wonder why he is fighting extradition as well. Ohio is a death penalty state while Michigan is not. If they find he did committ the murders in Ohio I believe he would be tried for the murders there correct? Why is it they are trying to extradite him back to Michigan? He is trying to get an insanity plea imo, but until they find the boys they cannot honestly say the boys are deceased. All they have is the father confessing he murdered the boys but no location.The fathers confesson may not be true.They were reporting late night that they believe his botched suicide attempt was a lie. I think LE believe he never tried to committ suicide at all. If it is found that he did murder his sons and did not try to committ suicide woul this ruin his chance to claim an insanity plea?
LFJ – Michigan wants him for parental kidnapping and he’s fighting extradition for that. Like you said, Ohio has the DP so he’d be smart to get the heck out of there.
I don’t think he has a shot at the insanity plea but he can sure try all he wants. There were NO marks on his neck that I saw. He probably broke his ankle while killing the boys, while dumping them or by accident. He tried to cover the crime by saying he handed the boys to some lady…that shows he knew what he did was wrong and he was trying to cover his tracks. He then said he left them on a road…which is a lie as well…..then he admitted he killed them which is what everyone expected anyway. If they can find a weapon, blood, something, ANYTHING that would indicate the boys are dead he is toast. While they can’t really build a case on his confession, I feel confident they’ll find what they need. And I believe his suicide attempt is completely bogus. I don’t know what he tried to hang himself with or from what but it must have been something like toilet paper because there isn’t a mark on him that I saw. He probably dumped the boys in rough terrain and couldn’t see where he was stepping due to carrying a body and broke his ankle that way.
Like I said before, very few people who TRULY want to kill themselves fail. (And just like with George Anthony, people who are serious about killing themselves don’t call and text people telling them what they are about to do, giving their location, etc.) They just do it and they do it in secret where they won’t be interrupted. I don’t believe Skelton seriously tried to kill himself anymore than I believe George tried to kill himself. They BOTH have different motives for SAYING they were trying to kill themselves….but they both did half-hearted attempts at it at best.
I agree with you JB.
Praying they find you boys! God PLEASE let their father speak and tell where they are.
http://abclocal.go.com/wtvg/story?section=news/local&id=7828033
WTVG Detroit, MI
12-6-10
“TIMELINE: Morenci boys’ disappearance”
http://www.mlive.com/news/detroit/index.ssf/2010/12/sheriffs_office_no_updates_in.html
MLive.com Detroit, MI
12-6-10
“Sheriff’s office: No updates in search for 3 Skelton brothers”
http://www.lenconnect.com/breaking/x1790524687/Process-of-bringing-John-Skelton-back-to-Michigan-in-motion
The Daily Telegram Adrian, MI
12-6-10
“Process of bringing John Skelton back to Michigan in motion”
Hi . . .
JB, Jan57 and looking for Justice!
Dropped a few Links to pertinent articles!
Later ~ ~ ~
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