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Shocking News: Shannon Matthews' Kidnapper Passes Away

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The man behind Shannon Matthews' abduction plot has died, bringing closure to a notorious case. Find out the details!

The recent passing of Michael Donovan, the man responsible for the fake kidnapping of West Yorkshire girl Shannon Matthews, has brought a close to a chilling chapter in criminal history. Donovan, aged 54, was involved in a plot that shook the nation in 2008 when Shannon was reported missing but later found alive in his flat. The distressing incident unfolded when Donovan, in collaboration with Shannon's mother Karen Matthews, orchestrated the elaborate scheme that led to Shannon's captivity under a bed.

Shannon Matthews' rescue and the subsequent convictions of Donovan and Karen Matthews shed light on the sinister reality of the case. Donovan's demise from cancer marks the end of a tumultuous journey for all involved. The shocking news of his passing has reignited public interest in the case, prompting reflections on the impact of such deplorable acts on innocent lives.

In a surprising turn of events, Donovan's death has sparked discussions on the complexities of criminal minds and the repercussions of their actions. The legacy of the Shannon Matthews case serves as a reminder of the resilience of those affected by tragedy and the importance of seeking justice in the face of adversity.

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Shannon Matthews: Man behind kidnapping plot dies (BBC News)

The man behind a fake kidnap plot involving West Yorkshire girl Shannon Matthews has died aged 54. Michael Donovan and Shannon's mother Karen Matthews ...

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Shannon Matthews' kidnapper, who hid schoolgirl under bed, dies (Sky News)

Shannon Matthews was reported missing in West Yorkshire in 2008. She was later found alive in the flat of Michael Donovan, who was jailed for eight years ...

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Shannon Matthews' kidnapper Michael Donovan dies from cancer (ITV News)

Michael Donovan, who was convicted of the kidnap of Shannon Matthews, has died in hospital from cancer | ITV News Calendar.

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Shannon Matthews' kidnapper Michael Donovan who hid girl under ... (The Independent)

Man who sparked huge hunt in notorious plot hatched by girl's mother collapses at hospital.

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Shannon Matthews' kidnapper Michael Donovan dies in hospital (Teesside Live)

Michael Donovan, 54, snatched schoolgirl Shannon Matthews as part of a fake kidnap plot with her mum Karen in 2008.

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Shannon Matthews kidnapper dies at Keighley hospital (Bradford Telegraph and Argus)

The kidnapper of Shannon Matthews has died at a Bradford district hospital, according to national reports.

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Shannon Matthews' kidnapper Michael Donovan dies from cancer ... (Daily Mail)

Donovan, 54, had kept schoolgirl Shannon in his council flat for 24 days as part of a plot hatched by her mother Karen Matthews.

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Shannon Matthews's kidnapper Michael Donovan dies from cancer (Telegraph.co.uk)

Donovan, who was 54, reported to have collapsed in courtyard of a West Yorkshire hospital earlier this month.

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Shannon Matthews' kidnapper dies 16 years after nine-year-old ... (Bracknell News)

Michael Donovan, who was jailed with Karen Matthews for the 2008 kidnap of the Dewsbury schoolgirl, reportedly collapsed at a hospital.

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How Shannon Matthews' kidnap became the crime which shocked ... (Yahoo Cars UK)

As Michael Donovan - the man who kidnapped schoolgirl Shannon - dies, here's how his plot with her mother Karen shocked the UK.

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Shannon Matthews kidnapper dies in Steeton hospital (Keighley News)

THE kidnapper of Shannon Matthews 16 years ago has died at a Steeton hospital, according to national reports.

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Karen Matthews' duped ex-best friend says at last Shannon 'can get ... (Daily Mail)

Michael Donovan, the uncle of Karen Matthews' then-boyfriend, held her nine-year-old daughter Shannon captive in 2008 in a plot to claim a ยฃ50000 reward.

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