

The Man That Took Shannon Matthews
In 2008, nine-year-old Shannon Matthews vanished outside her school in Dewsbury, England, triggering a huge nationwide search. Found 24 days later at Michael Donovan’s house, the kidnapping was exposed as a shocking scam. With exclusive access to family, neighbors, and experts, we'll delve into Donovan’s life, his motives for his criminal behavior, and the untold story behind the disturbing crime.
In 2008, nine-year-old Shannon Matthews vanished outside her school in Dewsbury, England, triggering a huge nationwide search. Found 24 days later at Michael Donovan’s house, the kidnapping was exposed as a shocking scam. With exclusive access to family, neighbors, and experts, we'll delve into Donovan’s life, his motives for his criminal behavior, and the untold story behind the disturbing crime.
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