"Murder for Custody: New Details Emerge in Shocking Case of Child Custody Gone Wrong. A chilling revelation has come to light in a disturbing case of a father's desperate attempt to maintain control over his child. Investigators have uncovered that James Skuce orchestrated the murder of a man named Logan Delp, allegedly to prevent him from gaining custody or further visitation rights with Skuce's child. The motives behind this heinous crime are now clear, raising questions about the lengths to which parents will go to keep their children in their care. As the investigation unfolds, authorities are left to wonder what drove Skuce to such extreme measures and what the consequences will be for those involved."


Investigators determined that Skuce hired Logan Delp to kill Sheppard in order to prevent him from gaining custody or further visitation with his child.