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The Sun
7 hours ago
- The Sun
Brit dad ‘who tried to drown his daughter-in-law turned girlfriend in pool' will be charged with attempted murder in US
A BRIT dad accused of trying to drown his daughter-in-law will be formally charged with attempted murder in the US. Mark Gibbon, 62, was arrested at the luxury Solterra Resort in Florida last Sunday after allegedly forcing 33-year-old Jasmine Wyld's head underwater 'multiple times' in a furious row over his will. 6 6 The wealthy lighting engineer – who has worked with Mick Jagger, Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith and the late Queen – is expected to apply for bail but may be refused it, as US prosecutors reportedly see him as a "flight risk". Mr Gibbon, of Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, has already appeared in court on two battery charges, each carrying $1,000 bail. But a source said his attempted murder hearing is "a different level of seriousness" as he is expected to be charged tomorrow. The insider told Mail on Sunday: "He could technically be eligible for bail but because of his wealth and the fact he is a British citizen a judge may consider him too high a flight risk. "If bail were to be considered then he would have to surrender his passport and have to agree to wear a monitoring device." Officials at Polk County Prison refused to comment on his detention conditions for safety reasons, but he is expected to appear before the judge in orange prison overalls. "He will be taken from his cell and transported to court in shackles and handcuffs but they may be removed inside the courtroom at the discretion of the judge," the insider added. Wyld's nine-year-old daughter is said to have leapt into the pool to try to "save" her mother. Police reports claim Gibbon's alleged attack left her with scratches and bruising. Both Gibbon and Wyld told police they are not romantically involved, although detectives are reportedly probing claims they have been lovers for years. Moment drunk Brit pensioner, 66, is left with broken arm after getting into fight with Thai bar girl & being thrown to ground Neighbours in Beaconsfield described Wyld as Gibbon's "girlfriend" and said she was often seen at his £800,000 semi-detached home. One neighbour told The Sun: "Everybody is shocked by this." Another, who said she was Wyld's friend, recalled: "Jasmine used to stay here a lot with the children. But I don't want to say much more because she is a friend of mine." Family insiders claim tensions erupted years ago when Gibbon's son Alex allegedly found Wyld in his father's bed. 'About four years ago there was a big fall-out,' one source the Daily Mail. 'Alex went up the stairs and found Jasmine in his father's bed. They had a massive row. It's torn the family apart… there's been so much bad blood between Alex and his dad.' Alex, 32, and Wyld separated in 2021 but share two young children. The feud deepened when Alex was jailed for driving an £80,000 Porsche Cayenne into his father during a public row. He was released six months ago, and father and son no longer speak. Gibbon, who also runs hairdressing business Sage Hairdressing, allegedly pushed Wyld underwater during the Florida row after telling her she was not the main beneficiary of his will. He reportedly admitted pushing her but denied trying to kill her, claiming they had both been drinking, she slapped him, and the situation escalated. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said: 'We expect vacationers to behave while they visit with us, just as we expect our life-long residents to do the same. 'Because Mr Gibbon couldn't control his anger he may find himself spending a lot more time in Florida than he had anticipated.' If convicted on all charges, Gibbon could face up to 20 years in jail. 6 6 6
Daily Mail
19 hours ago
- Daily Mail
British father 'who tried to drown his daughter-in-law turn-girlfriend' will be charged with attempted murder
The British father who allegedly tried to drown his daughter-in-law in a Florida swimming pool will be formally charged with attempted murder on Monday, the Mail on Sunday can reveal. Mark Gibbon, 62, who was reportedly in a relationship with his son's ex-partner Jasmine Wyld, 33, is likely to apply for bail but may not be granted it because US authorities consider him a 'flight risk'. Wealthy lighting engineer Mr. Gibbon - who has worked with Mick Jagger and Ed Sheeran - was arrested at the Solterra Resort in Davenport, Florida last Sunday after allegedly pushing Ms Wyld's head under the water 'multiple times' and causing scratches and bruising to her body. Her nine-year-old daughter jumped in to try and 'save' her mother, according to police reports. Mr Gibbon, of Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, has been charged with two counts of battery and one count of attempted murder in the second degree. A source close to the investigation told the MoS that he appeared in court last week on the two battery charges but will face a judge on the attempted murder charge for the first time tomorrow. The source said: 'He is entitled to bail on the two battery charges, in the amount of $1,000 for each charge but, of course, the attempted murder charge is a different level of seriousness. 'He could technically be eligible for bail but because of his wealth and the fact he is a British citizen a judge may consider him too high a flight risk. If bail were to be considered then he would have to surrender his passport and have to agree to wear a monitoring device.' Officials at Polk County Prison declined to comment on the conditions he is being held in citing safety concerns but he will appear in court wearing orange prison overalls. 'He will be taken from his cell and transported to court in shackles and handcuffs but they may be removed inside the courtroom 'at the discretion of the judge.' It is understood Mr Gibbon has already hired a high-powered local lawyer. Mr Gibbon and Ms Wyld both told police they are not romantically involved although detectives are probing claims that they have been lovers for years. The row started after both admitted drinking heavily and Mr Gibbon allegedly told Ms Wyld she was not the main beneficiary of his will. Investigators in the US have been told Ms Wyld may not have been legally married to Mr Gibbon's son Alex Gibbon, with whom she shares two children - Mr Gibbon's grandchildren. Family members told the Daily Mail that Alex Gibbon allegedly found his 'wife' in bed with his father. Alex was later jailed for attempting to run his father over with a pounds 80,000 Porsche. He was released from prison six months ago. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said: 'We expect vacationers to behave while they visit with us, just as we expect out life-long residents to do the same. 'Because Mr Gibbon couldn't control his anger he may find himself spending a lot more time in Florida than he had anticipated.' Mr Gibbon could face a maximin of 20 years in jail if convicted on all charges.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
Son of Brit dad arrested for ‘trying to drown daughter-in-law' in Florida ‘found his ex-wife in father's bed'
A British man accused of trying to drown his former daughter-in-law was once allegedly caught in bed with her by his own son, it has been claimed. Mark Gibbon, 62, is accused of attempting to murder Jasmine Wyld, 33, in Florida after allegedly pushing her head underwater during a row over his will. The incident is said to have taken place at the Solterra Resort, near Disney World, while the pair were on holiday with Wyld's two children, who were fathered by Gibbon's son Alex, 32. A source told the Daily Mail: "About four years ago there was a big fall-out. "Alex went up the stairs and found Jasmine in his father's bed. They had a massive row. "It's torn the family apart... there's been so much bad blood between Alex and his dad. "He just can't get over the fact that his father ended up in a relationship with his ex-partner and the mother of his children." Wyld and Alex split up in 2021, and she is said to spend much of her time at Gibbon's £800,000 semi-detached home in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire. Their relationship reportedly began after both had separated from their partners, with the pair later holidaying together in Budapest and Florida - though they have never publicly confirmed they are a couple. Gibbon and his son are no longer on speaking terms, with tension boiling over last year when Alex was jailed for driving an £80,000 Porsche Cayenne into his father after a furious argument. According to police, Gibbon attacked his ex-daughter-in-law by the pool after an argument about 'stipulations' in his will, allegedly pushing her head underwater 'multiple times' until bystanders threatened to call the sheriff's office. Wyld told officers she 'believed she was going to drown' and claimed her nine-year-old daughter desperately tried to pull her free. Gibbon, who denies attempted murder, insists the fight escalated after both had been drinking. He faces one count of attempted murder and two counts of battery. The 62-year-old is an experienced lighting technician who has worked on music videos for stars including Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith and Paloma Faith. Neighbours in Beaconsfield said they frequently saw Wyld at Gibbon's home, with several describing her as his 'girlfriend.' John Atkinson, 81, said: 'It's very difficult to countenance that Mark was trying to kill Jasmine. Jasmine was often staying with him along with his grandchildren. She always struck me as quite a cheerful character.' Gibbon is being held at Polk County Jail and is due to appear in court next week.
The Sun
a day ago
- The Sun
Son of Brit dad arrested for ‘trying to drown daughter-in-law' in Florida ‘found his ex-wife in father's bed'
A BRIT granddad accused of trying to drown his daughter-in-law was once caught in bed with her by his own son, it is claimed. Mark Gibbon, 62, is facing an attempted murder charge in Florida after allegedly forcing Jasmine Wyld's head underwater multiple times in a furious row over his will. 5 5 The shocking confrontation unfolded at the luxury Solterra Resort near Disney World while the pair were on holiday with Wyld's two children - who are also Gibbon's grandchildren. But now, a source close to the family claimed the bitter feud began years ago in extraordinary circumstances. The insider told the Daily Mail: "About four years ago there was a big fall-out. "Alex went up the stairs and found Jasmine in his father's bed. They had a massive row." They added: "It's torn the family apart... there's been so much bad blood between Alex and his dad. "He just can't get over the fact that his father ended up in a relationship with his ex-partner and the mother of his children." Wyld, 33, separated from Gibbon's son Alex, 32, in 2021 but the pair still share two young children. Gibbon divorced his wife and now lives in an £800,000 semi-detached home in Beaconsfield, where the alleged couple are said to spend much of their time. Their alleged relationship began after they both split from their partners, the Mail reported. 'Mark and Jasmine have been seeing each other for a few years, but they've never admitted it,' the source claimed, adding that they have holidayed together in Budapest and Florida. 'Three people shot' after gunman opens fire in Times Square Family tensions reportedly boiled over last year when Alex was jailed for driving an £80,000 Porsche Cayenne into his dad following a public row. The father and son no longer speak. The alleged poolside attack happened after Gibbon and Wyld began arguing over "stipulations" in his will. US police claim Gibbon pushed her head "under the water and held her down multiple times" until bystanders threatened to call the sheriff's office. Wyld reportedly told officials she "could not breathe and believed she was going to drown", while her nine-year-old daughter desperately tried to pull her to safety. Gibbon has allegedly admitted pushing Wyld underwater but denied trying to kill her, claiming they had both been drinking, she slapped him, and the fight escalated. He is now facing one count of attempted murder and two counts of battery. Gibbon, a lighting technician who has worked on music videos for Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith and Paloma Faith, is also listed as the sole director of Sage Hairdressing. The Sun has approached Gibbon for comment. 5
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Daily Mail
How son found his ex-wife in his FATHER'S bed before the family imploded: Jaw-dropping new twist after British businessman is accused of trying to drown his daughter-in-law on holiday
Unforgettable family holidays await at the Solterra Resort in the town of Davenport, Florida, promises the brochure. It's the sort of place where holidaymakers can 'float their cares away' and 'gather with family and friends' in lavish private rental properties handily placed for excursions to Disney World. Extended, multi-generational families are particularly welcome. The biggest villas in this sprawling complex, complete with palm trees and lush walkways, can have more than ten bedrooms and their own pools, because it was designed on a the-more-the-merrier basis. Communal facilities include a 'lazy river' and children's play areas. It was, however, never going to be the entire Gibbon clan decamping here from Buckinghamshire for a luxury sunshine break this summer. Relations had already been strained, to say the least, when patriarch Mark Gibbon, 62, who heads a successful lighting company in the UK (one which previously supplied services for the televised Queen's speech on Christmas Day) arrived late last month with his former daughter-in-law Jasmine Wyld, 33, and her two children (his grandchildren). Happily families? Well, no. The dream holiday ended somewhat abruptly last Sunday afternoon when Gibbon was arrested after allegedly trying to drown Jasmine in the villa's pool. Police were called when fellow holidaymakers reported that a man was seen repeatedly holding a woman's head under the water. The details of what happened last weekend, on what should have been a lazy afternoon in the Florida sunshine, are sketchy but it is believed the family had been enjoying the sunshine and were taking a dip when, according to Polk County Sheriff's Office, Gibbon shoved Jasmine's head under the water then pushed his nine-year-old granddaughter out of the way when she jumped in to stop him. He allegedly only stopped the attack when two sisters in a nearby property saw what was happening and shouted over that they had called the Sheriff's Office. Gibbon was taken into custody at 5.19pm on August 3 and is understood to have told police he had been drinking. The police report revealed that Jasmine 'advised that she could not breathe and believed that she was going to drown. The victim advised that she had to fight Mark in order to get away from him and from under the water but he kept pushing her back under'. It is believed both adults had been drinking and there are claims there had been a row when Gibbon revealed the contents of his will. This week, Jasmine and her children flew home to Beaconsfield, while Gibbon – still looking sun-kissed in the police mug shots – swapped his swimming trunks for prison issue orange overalls. He will be spending the rest of his break in Polk County Jail, having been charged with attempted second-degree murder and battery. While local reports suggest police are used to attending incidents at the popular holiday 'village' – some online reviewers have previously complained about police being required to intervene at drunken pool parties and to deal with noise complaints about rowdy revellers – this was on a much more serious scale and resulted in headlines on both sides of the Atlantic. County Sheriff Grady Judd took a dim view of the goings-on, telling reporters: 'We expect vacationers to behave while they visit with us, just as we expect our lifelong residents to do the same. 'Because Mr Gibbon couldn't control his anger, he may find himself spending a lot more time in Florida than he had anticipated.' US police said Gibbon – a wealthy and well-connected man, by all accounts; his company has also provided services for music videos for Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith and Paloma Faith – allegedly admitted pushing Jasmine underwater, but said he did not intend to drown her. He will face court on September 9. Ms Wyld is believed to have suffered a scratch to her chest during the incident and was 'left fearing for her life'. Of course, far-flung family get-togethers can be fraught affairs but as the background to this disastrous family holiday started to emerge this week, the shock factor soared. The Daily Mail discovered that some of those extended family members believe that for the past two years, Gibbon and Jasmine have actually been in a relationship – one that has split the family asunder. Our source, who is someone close to the family, this week revealed that even before this latest holiday debacle, eyebrows had been raised about the complicated car-crash relationship which caused the family to implode after Gibbon's son Alex – Jasmine's ex-husband and the father of her children – found his ex-wife in his father's bed. Last year, Alex himself served time in prison after an altercation with his father in 2023 ended with him running the older man over in an £80,000 Porsche. After a blazing row, Gibbon had tried to stop his son driving off by getting in front of the car. Instead, Alex ran him over. He was released from prison six months ago. Our source revealed that not only did the family unit collapse after Alex found his ex-wife in his father's bed, but that the rift is ongoing. Alex now lives with his mother (who is divorced from his father) in Oxfordshire. Neither she, Alex, nor his sister Natalie speak to or have any contact with Mark Gibbon. 'The relationship between Mark and Jasmine is very, very, odd… to say the least,' our source explained. 'It's torn the family apart. Alex and his sister Natalie don't have anything to do with their dad and their mother is so traumatised by the relationship that she's moved to a different county to get away from him. 'There's been so much bad blood between Alex and his dad. He just can't get over the fact that his father ended up in a relationship with his ex-partner and the mother of his children.' Although there is no evidence that there was an improper relationship between father and daughter-in-law while Jasmine and Alex were married, after the couple split up in 2021, things became complicated. There was one incident that marked the point of no return. 'About four years ago there was a big fall-out,' our source confirmed. 'Alex had been working away and came back to his family home one weekend to find the place empty. 'He couldn't reach Jasmine by phone but even back then he had his suspicions about her and his dad. So he drove from the family home in Bourne End to Beaconsfield where his dad lived and found her car parked outside. 'Alex had keys to his dad's house because he used to live there too and, as he went in, he saw Mark standing in the kitchen. 'He asked him, 'Where is she?' and, with a smirk on his face, [Mark] replied: 'Why don't you go and find her?' 'Alex went up the stairs and found Jasmine in his father's bed. They had a massive row. Jasmine said she had gone on a night out with friends the previous evening and dropped the kids around at Mark's to babysit. 'She decided to head to Mark's after, rather than go home, but during the evening she wandered into the wrong room by mistake. 'Alex had a fight with his dad over it and the police were called.' This was 'maybe a year' before an even more serious altercation, however, when a full-blown row between father and son spilled into violence. Our source continued: 'There was a big argument between Alex and his father in the street. Alex had had enough and got into his car to try to drive away but Mark got in front of the car to stop him from leaving. 'Alex shouted to him to get out of the way but Mark continued to obstruct him and was hit by the car as a result.' Alex pleaded guilty to causing serious injury by dangerous driving and harassment without violence. He was sentenced in February 2024 to two years in prison and given a three-year driving ban as well as a five-year restraining order. The family has never reconciled. 'This has destroyed the family,' stressed our source. 'No one has contact with Mark. There is so much anger towards him. The relationship is beyond repair. It's clearly a toxic relationship – especially for the poor grandchildren.' What a mess – even before this latest twist. The family business has suffered in the fall-out, too. While at one point Alex worked with his father – he was appointed a director of a company called Ultralight UK in 2019 – he left the firm in 2023. Meanwhile, Mark Gibbon, who lives in an £800,000 semi-detached property in Beaconsfield, is involved with Ms Wyld's hairdressing business. He is listed as a director of Sage Hairdressing, which was set up in July last year. There is also another lighting company, MRG Lighting Limited, which was established in 2023. A complex web, indeed, and it does appear that money is a factor in this whole unfolding debacle. Reports suggest that the row in the swimming pool in Florida last weekend could have been about Mark Gibbon's money – and who would inherit it. It is claimed that Gibbon and Jasmine argued when he revealed that he was going to be leaving his fortune to his grandchildren in his will, while Jasmine is not named. 'I don't know for sure what happened on this holiday and why Mark has apparently tried to drown her,' says our source. 'But I've been told that Jasmine was unhappy that they have been in a relationship for a few years and she is not named in his will. 'Mark is worth about £800,000 and he is leaving everything to his grandchildren. He's a successful businessman, who runs his own company and owns his own home. His will has caused some tension in the family.' There is clearly a background of shifting financial fortunes, alongside shifting emotional allegiances. Neighbours at the quiet street in Beaconsfield where Gibbon lives have been shocked to hear of the developments in Florida, describing him as a 'lovely guy' and confirming that Jasmine 'spends a lot of time at his home with her children. 'Mark absolutely dotes on his grandkids. They go on holiday together regularly', our source concurs. 'Mark and Jasmine do an awful lot together and they go away on holiday with the children a couple of times every year. She is always round at his house. She has a place of her own but she's nearly always in Beaconsfield with Mark.' 'They went to Florida two years ago and have been to Budapest where she posted pictures of them together like a couple.' Social media updates from happier times attest to this. In one picture Jasmine shared a family snap of herself and Mark with one of the children; in another, showing him larking about with beer glasses she quipped, 'only if all boss's [sic] was as fun as him', and followed up with a laughing emoji. Fun times, such as they were, would appear to be on hold for now. While Gibbon awaits his next court appearance, Jasmine and her children have flown home to the UK. Alas for her, she will now be dealing with the post-holiday dirty laundry in more ways than one.
