On January 20, 2025, a six-year-old girl who missed school led police to her father’s home in Calder, Scotland. Tragically, both the father and daughter were found dead inside.
The girl, Hope, was in shared custody between her parents. When she didn’t show up at school, concern quickly grew. Police, assisted by fire crews, entered the home and made the devastating discovery of 36-year-old Mark Gordon and his daughter Hope, both deceased.
At first, police kept details scarce, stating that they didn’t know why they had died. They also confirmed no evidence suggested anyone else was involved. The investigation was still in its early stages, and they urged the public to avoid speculation.
Hope’s school, Toronto Primary, mourned the loss of a “bright, bubbly, and affectionate” girl. Fiona Linfoot, her head teacher, remembered her infectious smile and kind heart.
A few days later, police confirmed that Hope’s death was being treated as murder. The cause of Mark Gordon’s death is still under investigation. Police continue to seek information from the public.
