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The Girl Who Vanished

Eleven years on from the disappearance of Blackpool schoolgirl Charlene Downes, Shelley Jofre investigates why nobody has been brought to justice for her murder.

Eleven years on from the disappearance of Blackpool schoolgirl Charlene Downes, Panorama investigates why nobody has been brought to justice for her murder. Reporter Shelley Jofre unravels a story of serious failings in the police investigation and asks should more be done to protect vulnerable girls from grooming and sexual exploitation.

30 minutes

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Role Contributor
Reporter Shelley Jofre
Editor Luke Mendham
Editor Ceri Thomas

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