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Aibu to think if the worst happened and your child died in mysterious circumstances you should have a right to know what happened.

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Turningpurple · 26/03/2022 19:11

Just as the title says.

Noah Donohoe disappeared coming home from school, his body was found in a storm drain without his clothes.

His mother can not get answers on why the police decided, immediately that there was no four play and us being blocked from seeing 4 files by the police.

She says On the day Noah was found, before Noah was formally identified, the Police did a media release stating that there was ‘No Foul Play’ involved.I ask, if the police are so sure that ‘No Foul Play’ was involved, why are the police now trying to stop me, as Noah’s mummy, getting four files of information on Noah’s investigation?

Surely I am not unreasonable to think this isn't ok and that most of use would want to know what had happened to our child?

This is an overview of what has happened so far.

mobile.twitter.com/MarymoBelfast/status/1370453351616425985?s=20&t=yryUQok3nQ619uJUawvnjg

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TheRealMrsMac · 09/04/2022 00:01

Pass the smelling salts - the thread appeared in Active after one post! But will it stay there, for more than a 'blink and you miss it'?

TheRealMrsMac · 09/04/2022 00:03

303,907 people have their arms around Noah and Fiona tonight. Will you join us?

Please sign or sign and share the petition. Don't forget to confirm your signature for it to count.

Thank you 💙

TheRealMrsMac · 09/04/2022 00:11

For any newcomers to the thread, here is Noah's mummy Fiona's podcast. It is, of course, a tough watch - TW - but gives the best understanding of the situation. The interview begins at about 3:21. Please give it the time it deserves and watch till the end? Thank you.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRWsr3giWH8

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FollowTheLizards · 09/04/2022 00:17

Agreed. I hadn't heard about this tragic story until this thread. I did some research and agree crucial questions remain unanswered. I hope justice is found for Noah Flowers

Rhannion · 09/04/2022 00:21

Bump

Yiayoula · 09/04/2022 07:51

Bump.
Justice for Noah and his Mum 💙.

Original poster
Turningpurple · 09/04/2022 08:17

@FollowTheLizards

Agreed. I hadn't heard about this tragic story until this thread. I did some research and agree crucial questions remain unanswered. I hope justice is found for Noah Flowers
Thank you
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JacquelineCarlyle · 09/04/2022 10:06

Bump

TheRealMrsMac · 09/04/2022 11:05

Bumping for Active 💙

TheRealMrsMac · 09/04/2022 11:41

Well, that didn't work.

There has been a reply from MNHQ about this issue, but it still doesn't seem to fit what is happening and they are saying that Active is working as it should. So, sorry to report, that we still don't have any real answer, or more importantly a resolution, from MNHQ or Tech about why this thread and the Noah thread in AIBU are usually having such difficulties in getting and staying for more than a blink of the eye in Active. Here's the thread from @TooBigForMyBoots in Site Stuff if you would like to read it or comment - it's starting from the recent April posts by the OP:

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/site_stuff/4417782-Thread-not-showing-in-my-Active-list

Yiayoula · 09/04/2022 11:48

🙄

In case that doesn’t show up, it was a rolling eye emoji ….

On with the bumping …..
Please sign , don’t scroll on by . 💙

TheRealMrsMac · 09/04/2022 11:52

I'm pleased to say that the petition has almost reached 304k signatures this morning. Will you help it to do so, and onwards to 500k? 💙

303,944 people have their arms around Noah and Fiona this morning. Will you join us?

Please sign or sign and share the petition. Don't forget to confirm your signature for it to count.

Thank you 💙

TheRealMrsMac · 09/04/2022 11:54

5th hopeful post for Active 💙

Jamboree01 · 09/04/2022 14:22

@MadeForThis

I watched Murder in the Badlands on BBC Iplayer this week. It so sad that so many parents are still looking for answers about what happened to their loved ones in NI. Too many guilty men being hidden and not properly investigated.

RIP Noah.

Cllr Raymond Barr has supported Fiona since day one. Sadly his family are also still suffering as they are still being denied truth and justice like 1000s of others in NI
Aibu to think if the worst happened and your child died in mysterious circumstances you should have a right to know what happened.
Aibu to think if the worst happened and your child died in mysterious circumstances you should have a right to know what happened.
JacquelineCarlyle · 09/04/2022 15:54

WTF - I've not heard of murder in the Badlands. Why would this stuff be covered up?? I just don't understand. It's terrible.

Jamboree01 · 09/04/2022 18:47

@JacquelineCarlyle

WTF - I've not heard of murder in the Badlands. Why would this stuff be covered up?? I just don't understand. It's terrible.
If you watch Miami showband massacre on Netflix- you will begin to get an understanding of the collusion and cover ups by security forces etc in NI… and how widespread this is in NI. It helps to Understand the context of NI to begin to understand the questions of ‘apparent’ police ‘inaction’ in Noah’s case. I use those words in their loosest context
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Yiayoula · 09/04/2022 19:21

Jamboree01 - I remember reading about the Miami Showband Massacre.
I will certainly be watching the Netflix programme, and also Murder in the Badlands.

Raymond Barr sounds to be one of the good guys.

Jamboree01 · 09/04/2022 19:32

@Yiayoula

Jamboree01 - I remember reading about the Miami Showband Massacre. I will certainly be watching the Netflix programme, and also Murder in the Badlands.

Raymond Barr sounds to be one of the good guys.

He’s definitely one of the best. He’s been by Fiona’s side since day one 🙏🏻💙
StartingGrid · 09/04/2022 20:15

This thread did appear in active for me, but I assumed before opening it would be about Corrie McKeague. I hadn't heard of Noah prior to today, and I do follow the news, about halfway through the thread when pictures started to be posted my heart sank as to a strong possibility as to why.

I havent yet signed the petition, but I am going to read some of the linked threads now, then sign later and hopefully when I come back to say I've done so that may give it another bump. My thoughts are with all those who loved Noah and I hope they get the answers they deserve, and the support to deal with whatever that truth is Flowers

JacquelineCarlyle · 10/04/2022 00:46

Thanks @Jamboree01 - I will watch that.

TheRealMrsMac · 10/04/2022 02:22

I'm pleased to say that Fiona's petition now has over 304k signatures. Tonight, 304,029 people are standing up for Noah and Fiona. Will you join us, as we aim to reach 500k signatures, and let Fiona know that we are all standing with her?

Please sign or sign and share as far and wide as you can. Don't forget to confirm your signature so that it counts.

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/petitions_noticeboard/4525759--THREAD-2-Will-you-spare-five-minutes-to-help-the-lovely-Noah-Donohoe-get-the-justice-he-deserves-and-to-support-his-mummy-Fiona-in-getting-the-truth-about-what-happened-to-her-beloved-son?watched=1&msgid=116502920#116502920

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Newhousesad · 10/04/2022 03:29

Of course you should have the right as their parents

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