Her father, Mark Gordon, who was 36 years old, and Hope Gordon, who was six years old and attended school in West Calder, Scotland, were discovered dead in their family home.
After the girl did not show up to school on Monday, January 20, the police went to ensure that she was okay.
According to Chief Superintendent Gregg Banks, “Police Scotland responded to what we classify as a ‘concern for’ call on Monday, January 20.” Chief Superintendent Banks made this statement. A member of the family expressed concern about their child’s absence from school, which led to the call that was received.
Gordon and Hope’s mother shared custody of their children. On the other hand, the investigation revealed that the daughter had been staying with her father for a considerable amount of time.
There was no evidence to imply that a third party was involved at the time, according to the officials.
The horrific event is being examined as a possible murder-suicide, according to The Sun, which was reported by Police Scotland after a post-mortem investigation was conducted.
“Our thoughts remain with Hope’s family and friends, along with everyone else who has been affected by this tragedy,” said Detective Superintendent Grant Hendry, Chief of the Major Investigation Team.
“It is understandable that the families are in a position of complete and utter devastation, and during this tremendously trying period, we are giving them with help through the aid of specialized police.
There is no evidence to suggest that anyone else is involved at this time, and our team of officers is continuing to conduct investigations in order to provide answers for the families.
DCI Williamson made a request to the general public for assistance with the investigation that is now underway.
You are urged to get in touch with the authorities if you have any information, regardless of how trivial or inconsequential you may believe it to be.
Gregg Banks, the Chief Superintendent, stated that the community’s shock is understandable and understood. Due to the fact that the tragedy is an isolated incidence, there is no further risk for the general public.
In order to understand what took place on the property and to provide answers to the issues that have been raised by members of the family who are saddened, we are working relentlessly.
To put it simply, Hope attended Toronto Primary School, which is located in Livingston.
He was described as “a bright, bubbly, and affectionate girl” by Fiona Linfoot, who was the head teacher.
The Toronto Primary family had a great deal of affection for Hope. She will be greatly missed by all of her friends as well as the faculty and staff at her school.
“Her warm and contagious smile and generous heart will be greatly missed by all of us.”
We are keeping the family in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.