The Trial of Constance Marten & Mark Gordon

“Shameful Conduct”: The Sentencing of Constance Marten and Mark Gordon

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 18:59:31 GMT

Constance Marten and Mark Gordon have gone to prison for 14 years for the “shameful behaviour” which led to the death of their baby daughter Victoria. In this episode Caroline and Jack have all the details from the Old Bailey, as the Judge said they had painted themselves as caring parents, but instead of cherishing their daughter, they had wilfully neglected her, exposing her to the freezing cold for days as they ran from police and social workers. During two separate trials spanning almost two years he said the pair showed no remorse and tried to blame everybody else.

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The Verdict

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 15:45:00 GMT

In January 2023, Constance Marten and Mark Gordon went on the run with their newborn baby Victoria. After a nationwide hunt, the couple were found. Two days later, so was the body of Victoria.

Last year a jury found the pair guilty of concealing the birth of a child and perverting the course of justice. However, unable to reach a verdict on the charge of manslaughter, the jury was discharged. Constance Marten and Mark Gordon have faced a retrial on this charge, and today, we finally have the verdict.

Caroline and Jack also sit down with Detective Superintendent Lewis Basford, who helped lead the hunt for Constance Martin and Mark Gordon, in an exclusive interview.

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The Trial+: Constance Marten & Mark Gordon

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Presenter: Caroline Cheetham and Jack Hardy

Producer: Sam Morris

Creative Director: Caroline Cheetham

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

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She Never Stood A Chance

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Constance Marten & Mark Gordon went on the run in January 2023, along with their daughter Victoria, born just a few days before.

A huge manhunt resulted in them being found in Brighton, and 2 days after that, Victoria's body was found in a plastic bag on an allotment.

The pair have been charged with killing her - which they both deny.

In this opening episode, which we've split into 2 parts, we get the opening statement from prosecutor, Tom Little KC.

Warning: This podcast references court proceedings which detail the death and alleged abuse of a child in detail.

Follow the evidence as the jury hears it, in twice-weekly reports from broadcaster and journalist Caroline Cheetham, along with news reporter Jack Hardy.

They’ll take you into London's Old Bailey, bringing you the detail as the evidence unfolds, examining key moments and carrying out exclusive interviews with detectives, victims, and experts.

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Introducing The Trial of Constance Marten & Mark Gordon

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Season 4 of The Trial begins Wednesday January 24th.

Constance Marten & Mark Gordon went on the run in January 2023, along with their daughter Victoria, born just a few days before.

A huge manhunt resulted in them being found in Brighton, and 2 days after that, Victoria's body was found in a plastic bag on an allotment.

The pair have been charged with killing her - which they both deny.

Follow the evidence as the jury hears it, in twice-weekly reports from broadcaster and journalist Caroline Cheetham, along with news reporter Jack Hardy.

They’ll take you into London's Old Bailey, bringing you the detail as the evidence unfolds, examining key moments and carrying out exclusive interviews with detectives, victims, and experts.

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