Grandad Who Tried to Drown Daughter-in-Law Slips Quietly Back Home
Mark Gibbon, a 61-year-old grandad from Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, faces barely a slap on the wrist after allegedly trying to drown his daughter-in-law in a Florida swimming pool. The electrical engineer has flown back to the UK and quietly returned to work following a dramatic family meltdown.
Florida Swimming Pool Horror: Attempted Drowning During Family Feud
The nightmare unfolded at Florida’s Solterra Resort amid a bitter fight over a will. Police say Gibbon grabbed 33-year-old Jasmine Wyld and tried to push her underwater. When her nine-year-old daughter stepped in, Gibbon shoved the child aside.
Despite being arrested on serious charges – including second-degree murder and strangulation – these were dropped. Gibbon instead pleaded guilty to battery. After coughing up $26,000 bail and completing an anger management course, he flew home.
Daughter-in-Law Forgives Shocking Assault, Visits Grandad at Home
In a jaw-dropping twist, Jasmine has forgiven Gibbon and even visited him at his £800,000 Beaconsfield home. A family insider told the Daily Mail: “Jasmine has obviously forgiven him and he’s grateful she played such an important role in securing his freedom.”
Officially, the State Attorney’s Office confirmed Jasmine had no fear of Gibbon and wanted him to have contact with her and her child. A spokesperson said: “The victim informed our office she felt the defendant had been punished enough.”
Family Feud Explodes: Secrets, Estrangement & Violence
- Mark and Jasmine’s relationship reportedly started two years ago after both went through messy divorces.
- Jasmine is mother to two children fathered by Gibbon’s son, Alex, who is estranged from his dad.
- Alex is said to feel betrayed by his father’s relationship with Jasmine, his kids’ mother.
- Two years ago, Alex admitted attacking his father’s £80,000 Porsche and harassing Jasmine following their split.
This bitter saga of secret liaisons and violent clashes continues to tear the Buckinghamshire family apart.
The Fallout: No End in Sight to Family Turmoil
Despite the case closing with just a battery plea, the family drama is far from over. Mark has returned to work as a lighting engineer, keeping a low profile. Meanwhile, Jasmine’s unexpected support and ongoing contact with him raise eyebrows after the violent incident witnessed by her young daughter.
