Movie: Shannon Matthews: The Mother's Story

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Karen Matthews
Karen Matthews

Self (archive)

Sue Johnston
Sue Johnston

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Liz Davies
Liz Davies

Self

Nick Ferrari
Nick Ferrari

Self

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    Documentary about Karen Matthews that reveals the true character of the woman who was behind the kidnapping of her own daughter, Shannon.

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    2017-04-06

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