Maiden Mother Matriarch with Louise Perry Grooming Gangs: Scarlett's Story - Marlon West | Maiden Mother Matriarch Episode 146
Jun 8, 2025
Marlon West, father of Scarlett, bravely shares his daughter's harrowing experience with a grooming gang in Greater Manchester. He discusses the trauma from a violent Halloween incident that changed Scarlett's life and the systemic failures that left her vulnerable. Marlon emphasizes the urgent need for a national inquiry to address the inadequacies in protecting children. The conversation tackles the emotional challenges survivors face and calls for society to break the silence surrounding grooming, advocating for better resources and support.
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Scarlett's Early Abuse and Grooming
- Scarlett was attacked at age 13 with a knife and attempted arson by a local gang at Hyde bus station.
- She then started associating with the same gang out of fear and to protect her beloved horse from harm.
Behavioral Changes and Social Services Involvement
- Scarlett's behavior changed drastically, becoming secretive and aggressive towards her father.
- Her father restrained her once to protect them both and was then investigated by social services.
Scarlett's Disappearances and Police Relations
- Scarlett frequently went missing at night, often returning intoxicated in the early morning hours.
- The police and social services blamed her father for lack of control, worsening the situation.