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AIBU?

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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 · 29/03/2022 11:22

Bumping

TheRealMrsMac · 29/03/2022 11:29

Seems to take two posts to get into Active...

TabithaTittlemouse · 29/03/2022 11:54

It’s heartbreaking.

TooBigForMyBoots · 29/03/2022 12:33

@TheRealMrsMac

Fiona and Noah
Such a gorgeous photo of Fiona and Noah. Their love is clear. She has been so strong.Sad
Turningpurple · 29/03/2022 13:18

Can I just remind people that once you sign, you need to go to your email and confirm.

I had a friend who missed that bit so just thought it was worth mentioning.

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TooBigForMyBoots · 29/03/2022 15:46

Thanks for that.Flowers

HeadacheGrey · 29/03/2022 18:38

Bump

TheRealMrsMac · 29/03/2022 18:58

Fiona Donohoe
Belfast, NIR, United Kingdom
29 MAR 2022 —

Thank you everyone for all your support. Roisin Lanigan has written a piece in Prospect about our campaign, please read it below.

www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/society-and-culture/black-kids-are-more-likely-to-go-missing-than-white-ones-why-dont-the-police-take-it-more-seriously

Thank you,

Fiona

Turningpurple · 29/03/2022 19:30

Its so important to draw attention to this!

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Turningpurple · 29/03/2022 19:30

On a side note, i am glad to see this thread is still here and not deleted. Tha k you @mnhq

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TheRealMrsMac · 29/03/2022 20:05

Me too, OP - luckily I think it was just a spot of trouble-causing yesterday. Hope you are feeling better.

Turningpurple · 29/03/2022 20:08

@TheRealMrsMac

Me too, OP - luckily I think it was just a spot of trouble-causing yesterday. Hope you are feeling better.
I am ok thank you.

I think Mothers day took its toll on me and set me back, grieving wise. I am just trying to rest and relax x

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TheRealMrsMac · 29/03/2022 20:10

I remember the first one was the hardest OP. Take care of yourself. Flowers

TheRealMrsMac · 29/03/2022 20:13

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/petitions_noticeboard/4507415--As-its-St-Patricks-Day-today-can-I-ask-you-to-spare-5-minutes-for-Noah-Donahoe-and-his-mummy-TW

Please sign and share the petition in support of Noah and Fiona and bump the thread. Thank you.

Turningpurple · 29/03/2022 20:15

@TheRealMrsMac

I remember the first one was the hardest OP. Take care of yourself. Flowers
Thank you
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Workinghardeveryday · 29/03/2022 20:24

Fiona really deserves answers

TheRealMrsMac · 30/03/2022 01:25

Yes, she really does pp. And Noah deserves justice.

TheRealMrsMac · 30/03/2022 01:29

Again, I can't help thinking, who are these people who voted YABU?! Thankfully a very small minority, but still, it beggars belief.

Turningpurple · 30/03/2022 04:50

@TheRealMrsMac

Again, I can't help thinking, who are these people who voted YABU?! Thankfully a very small minority, but still, it beggars belief.
I am willing to bet money the wouldn't think like this if it was their child or any of their family.

I, genuinely, believe most of them think it's OK to lie to Fiona because its NI, to keep the peace. I find that attitude alot in relation to NI.

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TheRealMrsMac · 30/03/2022 11:02

This BBC News report contains a video of Noah playing guitar on Mothers Day, which is one of the ways his family would like him to be remembered:

www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-northern-ireland-53258134

TooBigForMyBoots · 30/03/2022 11:03

I, genuinely, believe most of them think it's OK to lie to Fiona because its NI, to keep the peace. I find that attitude alot in relation to NI.

Sadly, I agree.Sad

TheRealMrsMac · 30/03/2022 11:16

And yet, as any decent person will acknowledge, this should be nothing at all about conflict, past or present, and everything about a child. Every child matters. If it can happen to Fiona, it can happen to your child or my child in the future. This innocent child deserves justice, as does any innocent child.

This mother deserves the peace of knowing what happened to her child.

Aibu to think if the worst happened and your child died in mysterious circumstances you should have a right to know what happened.
Yiayoula · 30/03/2022 16:14

Beautiful video, MrsMac.
Thanks for sharing.

Turningpurple · 30/03/2022 16:15

[quote TheRealMrsMac]This BBC News report contains a video of Noah playing guitar on Mothers Day, which is one of the ways his family would like him to be remembered:

www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-northern-ireland-53258134[/quote]
Thank you for sharing this. It's beautiful.

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TheRealMrsMac · 30/03/2022 18:08

Thanks pps.

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