Constance Marten and Mark Gordon are accused of gross negligence manslaughter in connection with the death of their newborn, Victoria. The mother and her partner attempted to live off-grid to avoid having their child taken into care. Prosecutors claim Victoria died from hypothermia or smothering while co-sleeping in a poorly equipped tent. Evidence revealed the couple used inadequate supplies, and the baby's remains were later discovered hidden away. Both parents previously faced charges for concealing the birth and perverting justice. The case continues with jurors deliberating their verdict.
The prosecution alleges Victoria died from hypothermia or was smothered while co-sleeping in a 'flimsy' tent after they took her off-grid in a bid to stop her from being taken into care.
Marten told the Old Bailey she did not know if she fell asleep, blacked out or fainted but woke up slumped over the lifeless infant.
Prosecutor Tom Little KC told the jury Marten is a trust fund child who has perfected lying to an art form and asserted they used inadequate means for their newborn's care.
By the time they settled in the South Downs on 8 January 2023 in a thin and flimsy tent they were sopping wet and had insufficient clothing for the baby.
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