Dad and 6-year-old daughter found dead after she misses school
A tragic discovery occurred on January 20, 2025, when a 6-year-old girl, Hope, failed to attend school. Police were led to her father Mark Gordon’s home in Calder, Scotland, where they found both him and Hope dead. The girl had been staying with her father as part of shared custody with her mother.
Initially, police were unsure of the cause of death, but later confirmed Hope’s death is being treated as murder. Mark Gordon’s cause of death remains unclear, pending further investigation. Authorities have urged the public to avoid speculating and continue their inquiries.Hope, remembered by her school as a “bright, bubbly, and affectionate” child, is deeply mourned by her family and the local community. Investigators are seeking any information that could aid in the case.
