Taxi drivers have expressed their unease after unwittingly becoming part of the saga involving Constance Marten, 36, and Mark Gordon, 49, who are currently facing trial at the Old Bailey for the manslaughter of their newborn daughter, Victoria. The couple, accused of attempting to evade authorities by travelling across England and living off-grid, have drawn significant public attention due to their efforts to conceal their baby after four other children were taken into care.
CCTV footage reviewed by the jury showcased moments where the child, Victoria, was seemingly hidden under Marten’s coat, with only fleeting glimpses caught on camera during a stop in East Ham. Further footage depicted the couple in Whitechapel, east London, where Gordon purchased camping gear, including a children’s unicorn sleeping bag from Argos.
