Constance Marten and Mark Gordon jailed for 14 years over baby's death
Summary
Constance Marten and Mark Gordon have been sentenced to 14 years in prison for the death of their newborn daughter, Victoria, due to gross negligence manslaughter. The couple went missing after police found signs of a recent birth in a burnt-out car, and Victoria's body was found 53 days later in Brighton. The judge noted their lack of remorse and actions to avoid capture.Key Facts
- Constance Marten and Mark Gordon received a 14-year prison sentence.
- They were found guilty of gross negligence manslaughter of their newborn daughter, Victoria.
- Victoria's decomposed body was discovered in Brighton in 2023.
- The couple avoided authorities for 53 days after the birth.
- Evidence of the birth was initially found in a burnt-out car near Bolton.
- The judge criticized them for showing no remorse and trying to disrupt court proceedings.
- Gordon will have an additional four years under extended supervision after serving his sentence.
- The couple was convicted of several offenses, including concealing the birth and child cruelty.
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