US | Michigan Father of 3 Missing Boys Is Arrested Police don't think they'll be found alive By Nick McMaster Posted Nov 30, 2010 3:54 PM CST Copied Volunteers and rescuers search for 9-year-old Andrew, 7-year-old Alexander and 5-year-old Tanner Skelton in Morenci, Mich. on Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010. (AP Photo/The Detroit News, David Coates) The father of three Michigan boys who've been missing since Thanksgiving has been arrested for parental kidnapping, CNN reports. John Skelton—who had been in the midst of a custody fight over his sons, ages 5, 7, and 9—is now in jail after being discharged from a hospital over a suicide attempt. Police continue searching but say they "do not anticipate a positive outcome." Read These Next Utah's governor asks a tough question after Kirk shooting. ICE stop ends with driver dead, agent hurt. For Armani heirs, a 'surprise twist' in the will. Not so fast on scanning that QR code. Report an error