A wealthy mum-of-five has gone on trial alongside her partner, accused of causing the tragic death of their baby after going on the run and living off-grid. Constance Marten and Mark Gordon’s baby, Victoria, “would still be alive” if not for their “reckless” actions, a jury at the Old Bailey heard today as the retrial into the baby’s death got underway, reported BBC.
The court was told that the couple fled with their newborn after their car caught fire on the M61 near Bolton. Rather than seek help, they embarked on a desperate journey across England, moving from place to place in taxis, spending thousands of pounds on travel and one-night stays in hotels, despite not having ID.
