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Shannon Matthews: The Mother's Story

Shannon Matthews: The Mother's Story

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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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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

65 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

06 April 2017

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Karen Matthews

Karen Matthews

Self (archive)

Sue Johnston

Sue Johnston

Narrator

Liz Davies

Liz Davies

Self

Nick Ferrari

Nick Ferrari

Self

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