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Daily Record
5 days ago
- Daily Record
Brit 'tried to drown' daughter-in-law on family holiday after row over will
Jasmine Wyld, 33, is said to have been locked in a violent row with father-in-law Mark Gibbon, 62, about his will during a luxury holiday near Disney World in Florida This is the first picture of the young British hairdresser whose father-in-law allegedly attempted to drown her in a swimming pool near Disney World in Florida. Jasmine Wyld, 33, reportedly feared for her life after it is said she became involved in a furious argument with Mark Gibbon, 62, regarding his will during a luxury holiday break. It is alleged Gibbon, who operates a film and television lighting business Ultralight in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, shoved and forced Ms Wyld's head beneath the water in the pool on multiple occasions. Local law enforcement said in a statement: "Because Mr Gibbon couldn't control his anger, he may find himself spending a lot more time in Florida than he had anticipated." He has now been charged with attempted second-degree murder and battery by police in the US, where the family had been residing at a rental property at the Solterra Resort in Davenport, Florida. The grandfather is being detained at Polk County Jail. Ms Wyld has two children with Gibbon's son, Alex, who had previously been employed alongside his father at the film and television lighting business. He stepped down as director in April 2023, reports the Mirror. Gibbon Snr has subsequently rebranded the company as MRG Lighting. He is registered as the sole director. Facebook photographs show Ms Wyld, a hairdresser from Buckinghamshire, beaming alongside Alex and their two children. Companies House records reveal she was formerly a director of Jasmine Elizabeth Hair, but the business was dissolved "via a voluntary strike off" in April 2024. When approached by the Daily Mail on Wednesday, Ms Wyld reportedly refused to comment about her father-in-law's arrest. Police had rushed to reports of a disturbance in a back-garden swimming pool at approximately 5.20pm local time at the Solterra Resort on Sunday. According to the Polk County Sheriff's Office, Gibbon had become embroiled in a row with Ms Wyld regarding the "stipulations of his will". Deputies recorded: "She 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." MRG Lighting, which belongs to Gibbon, has previously carried out work on television and film productions, as well as on music videos for artists including Paloma Faith. The father, from Beaconsfield, is also registered as the sole director of Sage Hairdressing. Gibbon and his daughter-in-law had been consuming alcohol prior to the confrontation, reports Law and Crime. Ms Wyld's nine year old daughter leapt into the pool in an attempt to halt the incident, police revealed. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd commented: "It's great that Polk County draws visitors from all across the world, but 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."
Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Daily Mirror
Pictured: Hairdresser who dad-in-law Mark Gibbon 'tried to drown' near Disney World
Mark Gibbon has been charged by US police with the attempted murder of his daughter-in-law Jasmine Wyld after allegedly trying to drown her in a swimming pool while on holiday This is the first picture of the young British hairdresser whose father-in-law allegedly tried to drown in a swimming pool near Disney World in Florida. Jasmine Wyld, 33, reportedly feared for her life after it is said she got into a heated row with Mark Gibbon, 62, about his will during a luxury holiday. It is alleged Gibbon, who has a film and television lighting firm Ultralight in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, pushed and held Ms Wyld's head under water in the pool multiple times. He has today been charged with attempted second-degree murder and battery by police in the US, where the family had been staying at a rental home at the Solterra Resort in Davenport, Florida. The grandfather is being held at Polk County Jail. Ms Wyld shares two children with Gibbon's son, Alex, who had previously worked with his father at the film and television lighting firm. He resigned as director in April 2023, it is understood. Gibbon Snr has since renamed the company as MRG Lighting. He is listed as the sole director. Photographs on Facebook show Ms Wyld, a hairdresser from Buckinghamshire, happily smiling with Alex and their two children. Companies House documents show she was previously a director of Jasmine Elizabeth Hair, but the firm was dissolved "via a voluntary strike off" in April 2024. When contacted by the Daily Mail on Wednesday, Ms Wyld reportedly declined to comment about her father-in-law's arrest. Officers had responded to reports of a disturbance in a back-yard swimming pool at around 5.20pm local time at the Solterra Resort on Sunday. According to the Polk County Sheriff's Office, Gibbon had got into a spat with Ms Wyld over the "stipulations of his will". Deputies wrote: "She 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." MRG Lighting, which is Gibbon's company, has previously worked on television and film sets, as well as on music videos for and Paloma Faith. The dad, of Beaconsfield, is also listed as the only director of Sage Hairdressing. Gibbon and his daughter-in-law had been drinking before the altercation, reports Law and Crime. Ms Wyld's nine-year-old daughter jumped into the pool to try to stop the incident, police said. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said: "It's great that Polk County draws visitors from all across the world, but 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."
WIRED
24-07-2025
- WIRED
Zenbivy Light Bed Review: Still the Best Backcountry Sleep System
Zenbivy, renowned makers of outdoor bedding, have a clever quilt-and-sheet backcountry sleep system that gave me the best sleep I've ever had on the trail. The only problem with the original version was the weight, which was more than I generally like to carry on longer trips. Zenbivy has an ultralight version of its bed, but the fabrics aren't nearly as nice and soft as the original. This year Zenbivy updated its Light Bed, which sits between the ultralight and the regular (both of which were also revamped). It's now lighter, but retains much of what makes the original so nice. Zenbivy sent out a sample of the 2025 bed last year, and after testing it on fall, spring, and summer trips over the past eight months, I think it's the most versatile sleep system you can buy and a tremendous value as well. The Zenbivy Sleep System Photograph: Scott Gilbertson Before I get into this review, you have to understand what a Zenbivy bed actually is, because there's more here than just a sleeping bag. Zenbivy's sleep system is comprised of three elements: a quilt, a sheet, and a sleeping pad. Zenbivy's current sleeping system lineup consists of two different types of quilt/sheet combinations. One has zippers, which are now aimed at car camping, and the others, like the Light Bed, use a clip system to save weight. There are four "beds" at the moment: the Core, the Light, the Ultralight, and the Winter Light.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Man survives Ultralight plane crash-landing in Minnesota field
A pilot walked away uninjured after crash-landing his Ultralight plane in a field in north-central Minnesota. It happened just before 8 p.m. Sunday in a field on the north side of Potato Lake in Arago Township, with the Hubbard County Sheriff's Office reporting that it was alerted to a possible airplane crash in the area. "The caller reported that the pilot was not injured and was being transported to the Park Rapids airport by private vehicle," the sheriff's office said. "Deputies responded to the crash scene where they found a 1-seat ultra-lite style airplane in a field with extensive damage." An ultra-lite plane following an emergency landing in Hubbard County Sheriff's Office At the airport, the 65-year-old Park Rapids man flying the plane said he was flying out of Park Rapids airport when engine troubles at 400-500 feet prompted him to take quick action. "He realized that he would not be able to make it back to the airport and decided to try to make an emergency landing in a field," the sheriff's office said, noting that the pilot escaped the crash-landing without injury. The FAA was alerted to the incident and decided further investigation wasn't necessary.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Yahoo
Investigation underway into small airplane crash in Dallas County
DALLAS COUNTY, Iowa — An investigation is underway after a small airplane crashed in Dallas County over the weekend. Johnston man jailed for driving drunk with 3 kids in van, police say On Sunday at around 7:15 p.m. the Dallas County Sheriff's Office responded to an airplane crash at the Husband Field Airport in Dallas Center. According to the sheriff's office, a small Ultralight airplane was attempting to land when it crashed. The pilot of the plane was not injured. The sheriff's office said the National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration are investigating the crash. Iowa News: Investigation underway into small airplane crash in Dallas County Scholastic Spotlight: U.S. Academic Decathlon & I-35 yearbook goals Community helps save historic Webster Theater again Trone Garriott running for Iowa's 3rd Congressional District Creston PD search for driver involved in hit-and-run on Saturday Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
