Constance Marten and Mark Gordon were found guilty of manslaughter after their newborn daughter, Victoria, died in winter conditions while living in a tent. Already having four children taken into care, they fled to evade social services. Despite access to funds, they chose to live off-grid and ignore warnings about the dangers posed to their child. Victoria likely died from hypothermia or suffocation, as she was inadequately dressed. Their reckless decisions directly led to the inevitable tragedy of her death, according to prosecutors.
Constance Marten and Mark Gordon prioritized evading social services over their newborn’s safety, ultimately leading to the child's death in freezing conditions and unsanitary living.
Prosecutors established a link between the couple's reckless decisions and the tragic outcome, attributing Victoria's demise to the severe conditions in which they chose to live.
The prosecution presented evidence showing that despite access to financial resources, the defendants failed to provide adequate care for their child, which contributed to the fatal situation.
Victoria's struggle for survival was exacerbated by the parents' negligence, which included inadequate clothing and living environments deemed dangerous for an infant.
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