Skelton speaks with Action News reporter Tom Wait after pleading no contest in sons' disappearance

John Skelton interview


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Posted: 07/29/2011

(WXYZ) - John Skelton, the father of three Morenci boys last seen at Thanksgiving, spoke exclusively with Action News reporter Tom Wait after pleading no contest to unlawful imprisonment charges in connection with his sons' disappearance.

LISTEN TO THE JAIL HOUSE INTERVIEW IN THE VIDEO PLAYER ABOVE.

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