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The Disappearance of Shannon Matthews

The Disappearance of Shannon Matthews

Documentary about the disappearance of nine-year-old Shannon Matthews in Yorkshire in 2008, an investigation that gripped the nation, which turned out to be hoax kidnapping plot devised by her mother. Featuring exclusive interviews with Shannon's best friend, members of the local community, and the police officers who eventually found her, the programme reveals the remarkable truth of what really happened.

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StatusEnded
Original NameThe Disappearance of Shannon Matthews
First Air DateFebruary 10, 2021
Last Air DateFebruary 11, 2021
Seasons1
Episodes2
Episode Runtime1h 7min
LanguageEnglish
Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesUnited Kingdom
Production CompaniesITN Productions
Networks5
Episode 2
S01E02

Episode 2

Concluding the documentary about the disappearance of nine-year-old Shannon Matthews in 2008, an investigation that gripped the nation. Her mother Karen claimed that her daughter had gone missing on the way home from school, prompting a nationwide search. But weeks later, it was revealed that Karen had known the truth all along - in a hoax kidnapping, Shannon was being kept hidden by a man known to her mother, who had plotted to claim the £50,000 reward money for her return.

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