Shocking Old Bailey Trial: Aristocrat’s Baby Found Dead in Lidl Bag
The chilling Old Bailey trial of aristocrat Constance Marten took a dark twist as harrowing footage showed the discovery of her missing newborn daughter’s body inside a Lidl supermarket bag.
Baby Victoria Found in Dilapidated Shed
Infant Victoria, the daughter of Marten and partner Mark Gordon, was found dead in a rundown shed near their home in Brighton, East Sussex. The courtroom was left stunned hearing about the grim discovery.
For days, the couple refused to reveal her whereabouts. Gordon vented frustration in police interviews while Marten gave only “no comment” responses.
Grim Bodycam Footage Unveiled
Police body-worn camera footage played in court captured officers carefully uncovering a large red Lidl shopping bag on garden decking. Hidden beneath layers of rubbish was baby Victoria’s lifeless body, though the video obscured the graphic scene.
PC Allen Ralph, who helped in the search, described the overpowering stench inside the shed. Upon lifting the bag, officers were confronted with the heartbreaking and horrifying find.
Disturbing Details Inside the Bag
Jurors heard the bag contained baby clothes, food packaging, a petrol-filled water bottle, and assorted trash — a harrowing snapshot of the terrible conditions surrounding Victoria’s death.
Police interviews revealed Marten and Gordon’s evasive and uncooperative attitudes. Gordon complained about treatment and demanded medication, while Marten alternated between requesting rest and refusing to cooperate.
High-Society Suspect Faces Serious Charges
Marten, from a wealthy, aristocratic family, appeared in court wearing a pink top with her mother Virginie de Selliers by her side. Gordon contrasted sharply, dressed in a pale blue shirt and dark tie.
Both pleaded not guilty to charges including manslaughter by gross negligence, concealment of birth, cruelty to a person under 16, and perverting the course of justice.
The six-week trial has gripped the nation, exposing the tragic circumstances of baby Victoria’s death and the disturbing actions of her parents. The haunting image of Victoria found in a shopping bag remains a stark symbol of this heartbreaking case.
