The father of the missing Skelton brothers, charged with their murder 15 years after they went missing, appeared in court on Monday.

The father of the missing Skelton brothers, charged with their murder 15 years after they went missing, is expected to appear in court on Monday.

Fifteen years after the Skelton brothers vanished, their father, John Skelton, has officially been charged with their murder.

He remains lodged at the Lenawee County Jail on a $60 million bond.

The family released a statement expressing their pain and hope for justice.

Nearly 15 years after three young boys went missing in Morenci, the community continues to seek answers and justice. Their father, John Skelton, faces new charges in the case that has haunted the town for over a decade.

The weight of loss hangs heavy over Morenci as the community approaches both Thanksgiving and the 15-year mark since the disappearance of the Skelton brothers.

The family released a statement expressing their pain and hope for justice.

15 years later, the brothers have never been found and their whereabouts remain unknown.

Just weeks before he was scheduled to be released from jail, the father of the missing Skelton brothers has been charged with their murder.

15 years later, the brothers have never been found and their whereabouts remain unknown.

15 years later, the brothers have never been found and their whereabouts remain unknown.

The disappearance of the Skelton brothers has haunted the small town of Morenci, Michigan, for more than a decade.

The disappearance of the Skelton brothers has haunted the small town of Morenci, Michigan, for more than a decade.

MORENCI, Mich. – The investigation into the Skelton boys disappearance continues with age-progression photos of Andrew, Alexander and Tanner. John Skelton, the father of Andrew, Alexander and Tanner, was supposed to return the boys to their mother on Black Friday, Nov. 26, 2010. “This is not a case of everyone hates John Skelton,” said Det. “I always have maintained that he’s not going to get his parole,” Zuvers said. Quit hiding behind your lies.’ Life is not all about John Skelton.

MORENCI, Mich. – Forensic artists have created new age progression images of the missing Skelton brothers to show what they might look like now -- 10 years since they disappeared with their father in Michigan. The story of the missing Skelton brothers: Click here to listen to the “Shattered: Black Friday” podcast. Andrew, Alexander and Tanner Skelton on Dec. 31, 2009. The boys haven’t been seen since, and John Skelton was charged with unlawful imprisonment of his sons. We rely on the public quite a bit to be our eyes and ears on the ground.”Andrew, Alexander and Tanner Skelton.

The imprisoned father of three Michigan boys who went missing in 2010 was reportedly denied parole. John Skelton was charged in 2011 for the wrongful imprisonment of his three sons who went missing from their home in Morenci on Nov. 26, 2010. Andrew, Alexander and Tanner Skelton were 9, 7 and 5 years old, respectively, when they went missing nearly 10 years ago. A group has never been identified or come forward, and John Skelton’s story has changed since his initial claim. According to the family, John Skelton came up for a parole review in July but was denied.

MORENCI, Mich. – The Skelton brothers Tanner, Andrew and Alexander went missing from the town of Morenci, Michigan on Nov. 26, 2010. When they went missing a nationwide search was launched and investigators have gone through wooded areas and ponds looking for answers. “Small town, we’re all family.”The small town came together to share memories and say a prayer for closure in the case. The boys’ grandmother, Beverly Zuvers, believes there’s someone who out there who knows something about the disappearance of her grandsons. “If what you know brings three boys either home or allows us to give them a proper memorial, that burden will be released,” Beverly Zuvers said.

This age progression photo shows what Andrew, Alexander and Tanner Skelton may look like in 2019. (Photo: National Center for Missing and Exploited Children)Shattered: Black Friday is an 13-episode podcast investigating the disappearance of the Skelton Brothers from their home in Morenci, Michigan on Nov. 26, 2010. The latest episode of Shattered: Black Friday is now available. Here's a preview:The three missing boys from Morenci, Michigan have been gone for nearly a decade. A person claimed to have seen John Skelton and his blue van near a pond Thanksgiving day in 2010.

Shattered: Black Friday is a podcast investigating the disappearance of the Skelton Brothers from their home in Morenci, Michigan on Nov. 26, 2010. If you want to reach Jeremy and the Shattered staff email: shatteredpodcast@wdiv.comOne more episode of Shattered: Black Friday, because things are happening. Listen to the final episode below, or you can find Shattered: Black Friday on any popular podcast platform. About Shattered: Black FridayFor past episodes to and to learn more about Shattered: Black Friday at: https://www.shatteredpodcast.com. For news updates on the missing Skelton brothers and more about this podcast, follow Shattered: Black Friday on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShatteredPodcastTwitter: @ShatteredPodInstagram: @ShatteredPodcast

Shattered: Black Friday is a 10-episode podcast investigating the disappearance of the Skelton Brothers from their home in Morenci, Michigan on Nov. 26, 2010. Episode 9: As investigators work the Skelton case in Michigan, something pops up, but way off their radar. If you want to reach Jeremy and the Shattered staff email: shatteredpodcast@wdiv.comAbout Shattered: Black FridayFor past episodes to and to learn more about Shattered: Black Friday at: https://www.shatteredpodcast.com. You can reach Jeremy and the staff at Shattered at: shatteredpodcast@wdiv.comShattered: Black Friday is produced and hosted by Jeremy Allen with support producer Zak Rosen, the WDIV Local 4 newsroom and Graham Media Group. For news updates on the missing Skelton brothers and more about this podcast, follow Shattered: Black Friday on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShatteredPodcastTwitter: @ShatteredPodInstagram: @ShatteredPodcast

Shattered: Black Friday is a 10-episode podcast investigating the disappearance of the Skelton Brothers from their home in Morenci, Michigan on Nov. 26, 2010. But rarely have we heard from John Skelton or his family. They don't talk to the media, and they don't share publicly about the missing boys. About Shattered: Black FridayFor past episodes to and to learn more about Shattered: Black Friday at: https://www.shatteredpodcast.com. For news updates on the missing Skelton brothers and more about this podcast, follow Shattered: Black Friday on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShatteredPodcastTwitter: @ShatteredPodInstagram: @ShatteredPodcast

Shattered: Black Friday is a 10-episode podcast investigating the disappearance of the Skelton Brothers from their home in Morenci, Michigan on Nov. 26, 2010. If you want to reach Jeremy and the Shattered staff email: shatteredpodcast@wdiv.comOn Nov. 26, 2010, John Skelton went for an early morning drive. In this episode we drive the likely route John took that morning from Morenci, Michigan to Holiday City, Ohio and back again. About Shattered: Black FridayFor past episodes to and to learn more about Shattered: Black Friday at: https://www.shatteredpodcast.com. For news updates on the missing Skelton brothers and more about this podcast, follow Shattered: Black Friday on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShatteredPodcastTwitter: @ShatteredPodInstagram: @ShatteredPodcast

Shattered: Black Friday is a 10-episode podcast investigating the disappearance of the Skelton Brothers from their home in Morenci, Michigan on Nov. 26, 2010. Episode 6 investigates one far-flunged theory: John Skelton left the boys with an Amish family. Related MaterialsAbout Shattered: Black FridayFor past episodes to and to learn more about Shattered: Black Friday at: https://www.shatteredpodcast.com. You can reach Jeremy and the staff at Shattered at: shatteredpodcast@wdiv.comShattered: Black Friday is produced and hosted by Jeremy Allen with support producer Zak Rosen, the WDIV Local 4 newsroom and Graham Media Group. For news updates on the missing Skelton brothers and more about this podcast, follow Shattered: Black Friday on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShatteredPodcastTwitter: @ShatteredPodInstagram: @ShatteredPodcast

Shattered: Black Friday is a 10-episode podcast investigating the disappearance of the Skelton Brothers from their home in Morenci, Michigan on Nov. 26, 2010. Episode 5 delves into the mind of John Skelton, who lived in solitary confinement for years, holding secrets that could unlock the case of his missing sons. But where I sit, right now, I’m finding it really, really hard to believe that a moral compass drove him to remove Andrew, Alexander and Tanner from the lives of so many that loved them. Related MaterialsTwo of John Skelton's high school yearbook photos:Skelton's high schoolSkelton in courtAbout Shattered: Black FridayFor past episodes to and to learn more about Shattered: Black Friday at: https://www.shatteredpodcast.com. For news updates on the missing Skelton brothers and more about this podcast, follow Shattered: Black Friday on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShatteredPodcastTwitter: @ShatteredPodInstagram: @ShatteredPodcast

Shattered: Black Friday is a 10-episode podcast investigating the disappearance of the Skelton Brothers from their home in Morenci, Michigan on Nov. 26, 2010. RELATED: All episodes of Shattered: Black FridaySo I have been on a mission to track down the Skeltons – his parents, sister, aunts, uncles, anyone who could talk to that other side. Whatever John told his parents seemed to be enough for them. Below watch a video of her interview included in the episode:About Shattered: Black FridayLearn more about Shattered: Black Friday at: https://www.shatteredpodcast.com. For news updates on the missing Skelton brothers and more about this podcast, follow Shattered: Black Friday on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShatteredPodcastTwitter: @ShatteredPodInstagram: @ShatteredPodcast

Shattered: Black Friday is a 10-episode podcast investigating the disappearance of the Skelton Brothers from their home in Morenci, Mich. on Nov. 26, 2010. If you have any information about this case call lead investigator Jeremy Brewer at (517) 636-0689. The case was handed over to Detective Lt. Jeremy Brewer with Michigan State Police, and Brewer still oversees the case today. A Facebook post about the missing Skelton brothers reads:As I drive through downtown Morenci, I can’t help but see faded yellow ribbons tattered and torn. Related MaterialDetective Lt. Jeremy Brewer discusses the Skelton brothers case:2010 news report when the Amber Alert was issued for the Skelton brothers:

Shattered: Black Friday is a 10-episode podcast investigating the disappearance of the Skelton Brothers from their home in Morenci, Mich. on Nov. 26, 2010. The podcast debuted on Feb. 2, 2018. New episodes release on Fridays. Listen to episodes on popular podcast apps, or use the embeds below:Episode 1: ShatteredReleased Feb. 2, 2018 | Show notesEpisode 2: IrreversibleReleased Feb. 2, 2018 | Show notesEpisode 3: Maze RunnersReleased Feb. 9, 2018 | Show notesRelated links and informationHome page - https://www.shatteredpodcast.comAbout UsSubscribe to Shattered on your favorite podcast player:Follow Shattered on social media:If you have any information about the missing Skelton brothers, please call the Morenci Police Department at (517) 458-7104. You can reach Jeremy and the staff at Shattered at: shatteredpodcast@wdiv.com