Constance Marten, the aristocrat currently facing trial over the tragic death of her newborn baby, has been issued a court order prohibiting her from contacting her co-defendant, Mark Gordon. The restriction comes as the legal proceedings intensify.
The pair are accused of causing the death of their infant daughter, whose remains were discovered in a Brighton shed earlier this year. Prosecutors allege the couple's decision to live off-grid contributed to the tragedy.
Strict Court Conditions Imposed
During a recent hearing at the Old Bailey, Judge Mark Lucraft KC imposed strict bail conditions on Marten. These include:
- A complete ban on direct or indirect communication with Gordon
- Regular reporting to a police station
- Surrendering her passport
The court heard how Marten and Gordon allegedly evaded authorities for weeks before their arrest in February. Their baby, Victoria, was reportedly born in secret during this period.
Heartbreaking Discovery
Police found the infant's remains in a Lidl shopping bag inside a disused shed in Brighton. Forensic experts estimate the child had been dead for several days when discovered.
Both defendants face charges of gross negligence manslaughter, concealment of birth, and perverting the course of justice. They deny all charges.
The case continues to shock the nation as more details emerge about the couple's nomadic lifestyle and the circumstances surrounding the baby's death.
