its not quite as straight forward as trying to con money according to london papers, the step father arrested last week had child porn on his comp and his mum and sister were arrested last week, there is also something to do with the mum was packed ready to leave the day she disappeared, she was having an affair what a rotten situation for the child and don't forget the others as well

I don't think the whole truth will ever come out suffice to say it doesn't seem like a happy household for the kids

Apparently the mum met the daughter for first time at weekend and little girl said she wanted to stay at the foster home and not go back with her mum!!
V telling!

I have to admit. I haven't followed this case that well (I don't follow the news really). I do think it's a bit strange though, that the guy who had shannon was actually her uncle (used to be known under a different name). Then, her stepfather who has child porn on his computer. Now, her mother under suspicion....

Yes, I do agree that Shannon should stay in foster care until this mess is sorted out.

On the news just on her mum has been charged with child neglect and perverting the course of justice.

Can't wait to see Bazzz's next comment on this one

But - her mother was arrested yesterday for "perversing the course of justice" the word in the media here is that it was done for money, she knew more than she was letting on. Plus her mothers partner has been interviewed regarding child pornography found at the house. No wonder the Social Services are not letting her go home - get to the bottom of this first I say. Also, three members of Shannons family, have "apparently" phoned up the McCann fund and asked for money - then got "a bit upset" when they were refused until further evidence was given to them. I am sorry but this kind of thing really annoys me - children are a blessing (easily said for someone who craves one) and I know they can be little sods - but to do something like this appalls me.

[QUOTE I know they can be little sods [/QUOTE]

LOL!!!: mine is and I will never be without him. He turned 16 on the 26th March.You will have your wish.

Ruby

Seems that the whole thing was a money making scam, mum and step dad were both in on it and the 'plot' was based on an episode of 'shameless' which is kind of ironic as Shameless is a tongue in cheek rip take of council estate life. Just classic that as 'real life' Shameless stereotype people they would think it a 'great idea'.
Peronally i think its disgusting, its cost approx £5million and has been one of the biggest 'manhunts' in the UK ( if not the biggest according to some papers), its totally vile that they could think this acceptable and totally trivialises the pain and suffering parents must go through when their children disappear - such as madeleine or holly and jessica. Icant possibly imagine the pain those parents must feel and for someone to come along and 'pretend' for money is sick. I hope they get a long time in prison and Shannon goes into Foster care - though knowing our system, they will get a 'hug' and a hand out ( as things must be desperate for them to go to these lengths) and we should all feel sorry for them.!!!!!!!!! oh and dont forget the rehabilitation and counselling - ugh

Not only is she being charged with perversing the course but she is also being charged with child neglect. What goes on in the minds of people like this - are they that "hard up" they see their kids as money making tools.

She has got 7 children,makes you wonder how she/the family are bringing up the other 6.G*d help us all and them this is our next generation.

I have a few friends that can't have children, i watch one of them last year have her 7th attempt at IVF all private and fail to see what they have to go through and then you get people like this that neglect the kids they have and from what the papers are saying don't want it makes you wonder,

I hope if anything comes of this that all the children will now get noticed and fostered to loving homes and they will i hope have a chance to make something of there lives and get away from the life they would have had.

I look at my little boy and think how can anyone mistreat or neglect any child

i lost 8 babies and have a son through IVF and an adopted daughter - so i know exactly how precious children are - hence my rant earlier. it really really annoys the hell out of me when people use their kids in ways that kids arent meant for, or take them for granted etc

sorry to hear about the probs your friend has had - my heartfelt sympathies to them both

Here here,couldnt agree more.My best friend in the UK in the same position on her 6th IVF also,she is staying positive.She would makea fantastic Mum

You know what makes this stink even worse is that Damilola Taylors mum has just died of a heart attack aged 57........After her boy was stabbed to death in a stairwell she has spent all her time fighting for justice and helping out all the other deprived kids in her neighbourhood, so it wouldnt happen to them....and this mother of Shannon is only worried she might get sent to jail for this crappy stunt....at least her Daughter is alive and well enough....Some people don't deserve kids........Just a shame that foster people and prospective adopters will be few and far between, because they're not little babies...leaving the future of Mrs Matthews' 7 kids probably a lot bleaker than if they stayed with mummy.............