The remains of the baby, whose gender is still unknown, were found on Wednesday night after a major two-day search operation.
Constance Marten's baby was discovered in a plastic bag under some nappies in an allotment, a court has heard. The aristocrat and her partner Mark Gordon have been charged with manslaughter and remanded into custody after appearing in front of magistrates today.
Marten, 35, and Gordon, 48, spoke only to confirm their names, dates of birth and that they were of no fixed abode during a short hearing in front of a packed Crawley Magistrates’ Court. Gordon wore two grey tracksuits, one conventionally, the other over his head. Marten also wore a grey tracksuit jumper. They will appear at the Old Bailey on Friday, March 31.
The baby's placenta was earlier found in an abandoned car. Marten, who comes from a wealthy aristocratic family, and Gordon were arrested on Stanmer Villas in Brighton on Monday. Top news stories today He told reporters the case had been referred to the police watchdog. He said: “At this stage we have not yet been able to confirm the baby’s gender and post-mortem examination has not yet taken place.
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