Shannon Matthews - Was this an elaborate hoax ?

Question

Its great that this little girl has been found safe/well but this whole situation seem very suspect for me. its awful to think but has anyone thought that this could be an "elaborate scam" by some family members of this girl in order to cash in ? (reward/ paper stories/ publicity etc) Perhaps came to an early end by the honesty of those neighbours who heard footsteps? I dont believe she was ever in any danger at all. I mean if she walked around the flat why did she not go to a window and scream for help or simply stand there I mean EVERYONE in that area (UK) knows what she looks like? Something is NOT right with this I believe, maybe Im wrong, I hope for the sake of a public outcry and a inhuman crime against the people who spent so much time involed in this bizzare case.

Answer 1

I  agree. the family is  a mess, different kids from different dads, step fathers, step uncles etc- the worst of Trisha/Jeremy Kyle come to life. I think it was probably a "family" domestic that just got out of hand. Recent reports also state that she was laughing when she was discovered.

The sad thing about all this is that the next time a child really goes missing, the public reaction will be muted because noone likes to be made a mug of.

Answer 2

sounds like a Jerry Springer story to me.

Answer 3

yes it does seem strange that only a couple of days prior to her return, her parents go public saying they think shes been abducted.