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The Man Who Took Shannon Matthews
The Man Who Took Shannon Matthews
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  2. The Man Who Took Shannon Matthews

The Man Who Took Shannon Matthews

2022
1h 25m
Documentary
Crime

Status

Released

Release

2022

Runtime

1h 25m

Where to Watch

Available options inUS

Provider type

Streaming

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Storyline

With access to family, neighbours and professionals who knew Michael Donovan, this is the story of the man who abducted 9-year-old Shannon Matthews in 2008 and kept her in his flat for 24 days before she was found in a dramatic rescue by the police.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 25m
Dec 8, 2022
Languages
English
Production
Channel 5 Television
Channel 5 Television
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Official Website

Top Cast

3 Cast Members

Karen Matthews

Self (Archive)

Lucy Thornton

Self (Daily Mirror Reporter)

Nick Townsend

Self (Detective W.Yorkshire Police)

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