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Tragic Case of Baby Victoria: Marten and Gordon Found Guilty
Verdicts Delivered on July 14, 2025
On Monday, 14 July 2025, a jury at the Old Bailey in London found Constance Marten, aged 38, and her partner Mark Gordon, aged 51, guilty of gross negligence manslaughter in the death of their newborn daughter, Victoria. They had already been convicted in 2024 of concealing the birth, perverting the course of justice, and child cruelty.
Background and Timeline
• Victoria was born in December 2022, secretly and without medical oversight, after Marten’s previous four children were removed by courts amid concerns for their welfare.
• A placenta was discovered in their burned-out car on 5 January 2023, triggering a nationwide manhunt for the couple.
• The couple lived off-grid, traveling across England using taxis to avoid detection. They slept in a flimsy tent on the South Downs, where the infant was exposed to severe winter conditions with inadequate clothing or warmth.
• Arrested on 27 February 2023 in Brighton, they refused to disclose the whereabouts of Victoria. Two days later, her decomposed body was discovered wrapped in a Lidl shopping bag, hidden in a shed on a nearby allotment.
Prosecution and Court Proceedings
• Prosecutors argued that the death resulted from either hypothermia or suffocation, citing that the couple’s actions were predictably dangerous and motivated primarily by evasion of authorities—and not care for their child.
• The court heard that Marten had access to substantial funds through a family trust, but intentionally declined societal support and chose destitution over official intervention, including rejecting nursery or maternity support.
• During both trials, behavior in court was described as disruptive. Gordon largely represented himself in his second trial, and Marten severed ties with several legal teams. Both terminated their testimony early under cross‑examination.
Verdict and Reactions
• The jury delivered a unanimous guilty verdict on the manslaughter charge.
• Detective Chief Inspector Joanna Yorke stated that the couple’s “selfish actions” caused the death of an innocent child who should have had her life ahead of her.
• Senior Crown Prosecutor Samantha Yelland denounced the reckless decision to put their desire to keep Victoria ahead of her safety as “shocking” and “utterly avoidable.
• The couple’s sentencing is scheduled for 15 September 2025.
Context & Commentary
This case has captured public attention not only due to its tragic loss, but also the contrast between Marten’s aristocratic upbringing and trust fund support and her choice to live hand-to-mouth while in hiding
The Guardian’s coverage pointed to the fatal consequences of paranoia and isolation from social services, describing how conspiracy thinking and distrust of authority worsened the outcome.
Some online community reactions reflect this sentiment:
“Their poor children. I hope the surviving ones have been placed in loving, safe homes.”
“I thought her parents had money.… But I hope the siblings are together with someone that has their best interest at heart.”
What’s Next?
• Sentencing is set for 15 September 2025, where details of potential prison terms will be announced.
• Social services and courts may also review the well-being of Marten’s four surviving children.
• The case has prompted broader reflection on how mental health, distrust of institutions, and self-imposed isolation can drastically endanger vulnerable dependents.
In summary: A newborn baby named Victoria died tragically due to gross negligence by her parents, Constance Marten and Mark Gordon. Found guilty on multiple counts, their convictions highlight failures in parental duty and the fatal risks of deliberately living beyond the reach of help.
Attached is a news article regarding Constance marten and mark Gordon found guilty of killing there baby
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c5yk23vpk91t
Article written and configured by Christopher Stanley
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