Shock Cash Transfers in Baby Death Trial
Explosive financial details have surfaced at the Old Bailey trial of Constance Marten and Mark Gordon. Just months before their baby Victoria’s tragic death, nearly £48,000 was pumped into Ms Marten’s bank account — sparking fresh questions amid gruesome manslaughter charges.
£48k Flooded Into Bank Account
Evidence revealed in court shows that between September 2022 and January 2023, Ms Marten received hefty monthly payments from the Sturt Family Trust. Detective Sergeant Steve Ferguson told jurors these sums started at £2,500 and climbed to £3,400 by December, all funneled through Hoares private bank into Ms Marten’s Metro account.
On top of that, £3,800 was paid to cover storage for her belongings. There were also targeted lump sums: £13,596 for camera gear in November, and £15,590 in December for a new car, linked to plans to revive her career.
Massive Withdrawals Amid Alleged Neglect
Despite the large inflows, Ms Marten made cash withdrawals throughout December, mostly between £50 and £300. Alarmingly, there were two big pulls of £4,000 and £2,000 on December 31 and January 5 respectively — the day their car went up in flames.
On that same day, January 5, her account still held £19,083.10. Police say no withdrawals occurred while they hunted for the couple — accused of living rough in a tent with their newborn — until their arrest on February 27.
Grim Discovery and Serious Charges
Tragically, Victoria’s body was found on March 1, 2023, stuffed inside a Lidl bag in a disused shed. Marten and Gordon face multiple charges including manslaughter, cruelty to a child, concealment of birth, and perverting the course of justice.
Both defendants deny all charges.
The trial continues as the court unravels the heartbreaking mystery behind baby Victoria’s death and the cash trail that’s raising eyebrows everywhere.
