The Man Who Took Shannon Matthews

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    The Man Who Took Shannon Matthews

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    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.

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    2022-12-08

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