ADRIAN, Mich., Feb. 24 (UPI) -- The father of three missing Michigan boys faces new charges of kidnapping and unlawful imprisonment that carry a potential life sentence.
The charges against John Skelton were filed in Lenawee County, the Adrian (Mich.) Daily Telegram reported. Skelton had been charged with parental kidnapping.
Jonathan Poer, the prosecutor, would not comment on the new charges. A court document says Skelton imprisoned each boy "with the intent to take that person outside of this state."
Police in Morenci, where Skelton lives, said previously this month they are treating the case as a homicide investigation.
The boys were last seen Thanksgiving Day, when Skelton, 39, failed to return them to his estranged wife. He denies harming his sons, saying he turned them over to an organization that helps abused children.
A court hearing scheduled Wednesday was canceled because Skelton's lawyer said he needed more time to study evidence and consult his client.
Lenawee County is on the Ohio border. Skelton was arrested in Ohio and areas on both sides of the state line have been searched for any sign of the three brothers.
