I do think this kid would have been found a lot quicker if her family were given the media attention the McCann's have been given, that's my main point. Apologies if it was a little too close to the bone
OK, but there was a lot of media publicty in Yorkshire when I was up there and the parents/helpers had IMHO learnt something from the McCains in how to keep that publicity going.
[cite]Posted By: Henry Irving[/cite]OK, but there was a lot of media publicty in Yorkshire when I was up there and the parents/helpers had IMHO learnt something from the McCains in how to keep that publicity going.
I thought they got poor national treatment, couple of very interesting pieces in the last couple of weeks on this Worth a read[
Henry the whole Macaan thing stinks from top to bottom. Two Doctors middle class people who would be telling us all how to behave and they f**ked off and left her. In the time that the little girl in Yorkshire`s family had raised £25,000 to help look for her the macaans raised over £2million. They hired a legal team to "discredit" the DNA evidence before even knowing what it was ?
[cite]Posted By: Goonerhater[/cite]Henry the whole Macaan thing stinks from top to bottom. Two Doctors middle class people who would be telling us all how to behave and they f**ked off and left her. In the time that the little girl in Yorkshire`s family had raised £25,000 to help look for her the macaans raised over £2million. They hired a legal team to "discredit" the DNA evidence before even knowing what it was ?
I'm not defending the McCanns and I have thought from start that are nice middle class professionals they were give a very easy ride for leaving their children to go and have a drink with friends.
I don't know the ins and outs of the DNA issue but if they didn't do it then of course they raise money and fight their corner. But it could be argued that they would do the same if they were gulity.
Great news about Shannon. As I parent of 2, these stories chill me so it's good that there is a happy ending.
Just to chuck in my tuppence worth on the McCanns, as far as I'm concerned they are stone wall guilty. Whether it is of crass stupidity, gross negligence or something more sinister remains to be seen.
[cite]Posted By: SE10Addick[/cite]saying she was found under her grandparents bed!!??
Very strange but will leave it at that until I know the whole story.
Nothing to do with her Grandparents.....
From the BBC
Missing girl Shannon found alive
Shannon Matthews has been missing for three weeks
Missing nine-year-old schoolgirl Shannon Matthews has been found alive, three weeks after going missing.
West Yorkshire Police confirmed the girl had been found concealed in the base of a divan bed in a house in Lidgate Gardens in Batley Carr.
Neighbours said police smashed their way in and emerged carrying Shannon who was last seen leaving Westmoor Junior School in Dewsbury on 19 February.
A 39-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of abduction.
The young girl looked "quite calm" and officers confirmed that she was OK, the neighbours added.
A West Yorkshire Police statement said: "As part of ongoing investigations, detectives and specialist search officers attended a house at Lidgate Gardens, Batley Carr, Dewsbury, at 1230 GMT this afternoon.
"During a search of the house, officers located Shannon Matthews who was found concealed in the base of a divan bed.
"A 39-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of abduction at the address and is currently in custody at a West Yorkshire police station.
"Shannon is currently in the care of West Yorkshire Police. Investigations are ongoing."
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Sash, out of order IMHO. Not a joking matter.
Bit controversial mate?
I do think this kid would have been found a lot quicker if her family were given the media attention the McCann's have been given, that's my main point. Apologies if it was a little too close to the bone
I thought they got poor national treatment, couple of very interesting pieces in the last couple of weeks on this Worth a read[
Doesn't matter though all that matters is is she is alive and been found.
Doesn't matter though all that matters is is she is alive and been found.[/quote]
Spot on Ledge.
I'm not defending the McCanns and I have thought from start that are nice middle class professionals they were give a very easy ride for leaving their children to go and have a drink with friends.
I don't know the ins and outs of the DNA issue but if they didn't do it then of course they raise money and fight their corner. But it could be argued that they would do the same if they were gulity.
Just to chuck in my tuppence worth on the McCanns, as far as I'm concerned they are stone wall guilty. Whether it is of crass stupidity, gross negligence or something more sinister remains to be seen.
Thanks for posting this otherwise i'd have missed it!
some weirdos out there
Very strange but will leave it at that until I know the whole story.
Nothing to do with her Grandparents.....
From the BBC
Missing girl Shannon found alive
Shannon Matthews has been missing for three weeks
Missing nine-year-old schoolgirl Shannon Matthews has been found alive, three weeks after going missing.
West Yorkshire Police confirmed the girl had been found concealed in the base of a divan bed in a house in Lidgate Gardens in Batley Carr.
Neighbours said police smashed their way in and emerged carrying Shannon who was last seen leaving Westmoor Junior School in Dewsbury on 19 February.
A 39-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of abduction.
The young girl looked "quite calm" and officers confirmed that she was OK, the neighbours added.
A West Yorkshire Police statement said: "As part of ongoing investigations, detectives and specialist search officers attended a house at Lidgate Gardens, Batley Carr, Dewsbury, at 1230 GMT this afternoon.
"During a search of the house, officers located Shannon Matthews who was found concealed in the base of a divan bed.
"A 39-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of abduction at the address and is currently in custody at a West Yorkshire police station.
"Shannon is currently in the care of West Yorkshire Police. Investigations are ongoing."