Prosperous Family Allegedly Viewed Constance Marten as an "awkward hindrance" before her Daughter's Tragic Demise in Court Testimony
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In the hot seat at the Old Bailey stands Constance Marten, 37, accused of the grim accusations of neglect-induced manslaughter of her infant daughter, Victoria. Her partner, Mark Gordon, 50, stands alongside her, denying the same allegations.
The courtroom is abuzz with the high-profile trial surrounding the bewildering disappearance and eventual discovery of the little girl's lifeless body in a bin bag in a disused Brighton shed on February 27, 2023.
Gordon, self-representing, questioned Marten about the likelihood of random motorists halting them during their time together. Marten's response was a chilling reminder of the lengths some would go to protect their image, declaring, "My family sees me as an embarrassment, and they'll do whatever it takes to silence me."
Marten's relationship with her affluent family has always been strained, with her wealth and privilege never providing a closeness or connection. In fact, their estrangement is a known fact[2]. She described her adversaries as people who believe themselves above the law, individuals who wield power and resources with impunity, making it a harrowing experience to face them[2].
At the hearing on Thursday, Marten emphasized that her family had an unfavorable opinion of Gordon and actively disapproved of their relationship[2]. She lived in constant fear, with her top priority being the protection of her baby[2].
Victoria's death was a heavy burden for Marten to bear, but she insisted it was in no way due to neglect[3]. The prosecution claims Victoria wore only a babygrow and died from hypothermia or possible smothering while co-sleeping in a flimsy tent on the South Downs, despite past warnings[3]. The defendants were convicted earlier of concealing the birth of a child and perverting the course of justice[3].
Marten claimed the tent was intended to serve as a quick rest stop to avoid prying eyes[3]. She sobbed as she shared her heartrending refrain, "If I could turn back time, I would, knowing Victoria was in danger. We spent so long trying to protect her."
As the trial unfolds, the public eagerly awaits the verdict in this tragic and baffling case.
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In the high-stakes trial, Constance Marten, accused of manslaughter, revealed a history of estrangement from her affluent family, who she claims would do anything to silence her. During the hearing, she emphasized that her family had an unfavorable opinion of her partner, Mark Gordon, and lived in constant fear for the safety of her baby. Yet, she denied any negligence in Victoria's death, attributing it to a brief rest stop in a flimsy tent. The trial, filled with politics and crime-and-justice, is set to conclude in 2023, with the verdict eagerly anticipated by the general public. Meanwhile, the world continues to follow the news of international conflicts, as tensions rise between India and Pakistan, and Iran denies involvement in alleged embassy plots.
