Explosive court documents have laid bare the disturbing past of Constance Marten and Mark Gordon, the couple at the centre of a high-profile missing baby case. The revelations include Gordon's previous conviction for rape and Marten's alleged assault on a police officer.
A Troubled History Unveiled
Newly disclosed family court documents reveal that Mark Gordon, 49, served 20 years in a US prison for a brutal rape committed when he was just 14 years old. The victim was a woman in her late 30s.
Meanwhile, Constance Marten, 36, who comes from an aristocratic family, allegedly assaulted a police officer during a previous incident. These shocking details emerge as the couple continues to face legal proceedings over the welfare of their children.
The High-Profile Case
The pair made national headlines earlier this year when they went missing with their newborn baby, sparking a massive police search across southern England. Their nomadic lifestyle, living off-grid in tents and moving between budget hotels, raised serious concerns about the welfare of their children.
Family court proceedings have now revealed the full extent of the couple's troubled background, with judges expressing grave concerns about their ability to care for their children safely.
Legal Proceedings Continue
The court documents show that social services had been involved with the family for some time before their disappearance. Authorities became particularly concerned when the couple abruptly left their settled accommodation and began living rough with their baby.
Both Marten and Gordon remain subjects of ongoing legal proceedings as authorities determine the future care arrangements for their children. The case continues to raise difficult questions about parental rights, child protection and the limits of state intervention in family life.
