Shannon Matthews’ kidnapper Michael Donovan dies from cancer

Shannon Matthews’ kidnapper Michael Donovan dies from cancer The kidnapper who conspired to snatch schoolgirl Shannon Matthews as part of a fake abduction plot has died of cancer. Mick Donovan, 54, held Matthews captive in his flat for 24 days after hatching a bogus ransom plot with her mother back in 2008. The pair cooked up the kidnapping hoax in an attempt to claim a £50,000 reward for her return, and even tried to extort money from the Find Madeline Mcann Fund.

Back in February he was diagnosed with Stage 3 throat cancer and given just months to live, the Sun reports. He was pronounced dead after collapsing in the courtyard at Three Valleys Hospital in Keighley, where he had resided for the past six years following his release from prison in 2012, according to the publication. This is a developing news story, more to follow soon… Check back shortly for further updates. Got a story? Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@metro.co.uk.

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