January 27th 2024.
Constance Marten and Mark Gordon's relationship was at the center of attention in court, as they were accused of prioritizing their own lives over the life of a little baby girl. The 36-year-old Constance, who comes from a wealthy family, received a substantial amount of money from family trust funds while she was on the run with the newborn baby. According to the prosecution, the couple's actions were deemed selfish and ultimately led to the death of the baby, Victoria.
Despite having access to financial resources, Constance and Mark resorted to extreme measures to keep themselves going while on the run with the baby. They were reportedly seen rummaging through bins for food and scavenging for furniture stuffing to keep warm in the freezing temperatures. The court heard that Constance received a payment of £15,590 from a family trust fund and another payment of £3,400 from a different trust, while they were on the run.
Prosecutor Tom Little KC stated that Constance and Mark's actions showed a clear disregard for the well-being of the baby. They chose to prioritize their relationship and their own view of life, instead of providing the necessary care and warmth for the baby in the cold winter weather. This ultimately led to the tragic death of the baby. The prosecution also revealed that the couple had even considered cremating the baby's body after her death, but later decided against it.
On the other hand, the defense argued that the baby was well taken care of and did not require any medical assistance. They also stated that Constance was devastated by the baby's death and wanted to find out the cause. The jury was shown CCTV footage of Constance and Mark traveling across England with the baby, tucked under Constance's coat or in a Lidl bag-for-life.
The defense further argued that the baby was kept warm, dry, and well-fed, and there was no evidence of any violence towards her. They also stated that the findings of pathologists were consistent with what Constance had told the police about the baby's death. The defense emphasized that the couple was driven to go off the grid due to their fear of authorities taking the baby away from them, as their four older children had already been taken into care.
Constance and Mark, who have no fixed address, pleaded not guilty to charges of manslaughter by gross negligence, perverting the course of justice, concealing the birth of a child, child cruelty, and causing or allowing the death of a child. The trial is ongoing, and the jury will have to decide whether the couple's actions were truly selfish or if they were simply trying to protect their beloved baby.
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