Constance Marten, convicted of gross negligence manslaughter in the death of her newborn daughter Victoria, has been granted permission to appeal her 14-year sentence — a move that could reshape one of Britain’s most harrowing child neglect cases. The couple, on the run for seven weeks before their arrest, had left their baby’s remains in a shed after allegedly dying in freezing conditions while sleeping in a tent. Their conviction followed a re-trial, and Marten also seeks to overturn her guilty verdict — though grounds remain undisclosed. The judge condemned their “arrogance” and utter disregard for their infant’s welfare, adding concurrent sentences for perverting justice and child neglect. The case exploded into national headlines when their burning car was found, triggering a massive manhunt. Marten’s history of shielding children from authorities — including four prior kids in care — and Gordon’s U.S. rape conviction and assault charges added layers of gravity. Authorities say Gordon refused medical help for Marten during pregnancy, leading to the removal of their other children. A placenta found in the car sparked the investigation. Prosecutors vowed to pursue justice for the preventable tragedy, while court proceedings were reportedly obstructed by the defendants.
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