A 6-year-old girl who missed school on January 20, 2025, led police to her father’s home in Calder, Scotland. There, they made a heartbreaking discovery: both were found dead.

As more details unfold, the tragedy is gripping the UK.

Shared custody of the young girl

When a six-year-old girl doesn’t make it to school, it could be for any number of reasons – but for little Hope, it turned into the unthinkable.

When she didn’t arrive at school, concern quickly grew.

Police were sent to her father’s house, where they made a heartbreaking discovery. With assistance from fire crews, officers were able to gain entry to the property. Inside the home, authorities discovered 36-year-old Mark Gordon and his daughter Hope, both deceased.