
In February 2008, nine-year-old Shannon Matthews is reported missing. A frantic search quickly becomes a murder inquiry. Led by Julie Bushby, the community rallies around Shannon's grief-stricken mother Karen, determined to find her daughter and show that, although she's from a poor background, Shannon's life is as important as any other. As hope fades and doubts about Karen arise, Shannon is found — with a man her mother knows. Who is this man, and what is his connection to Karen?
Julie Bushby

Karen Matthews

DC Christine Freeman

Natalie Brown

DC Alex Grummit

PC Steve 'Kinchie' Kinchin

Stacey Bushby
Alice Meehan
Sheryl
Neil Hyett

Tiffany Bushby
Callie Brown
Michael Donovan
'Scouse' Pete Brown

Local Resident
Craig Meehan

Peter Bushby
Rev Kathy Robertson

Petra Jamieson

DS Paul Brennan
Ian

Debbie

Prosecuting

Amanda Hyett
Anne
Cecil

Judge
