Archive · 12 Aug 2025
UK Man Charged With Attempted Murder, Daughter-In-Law Defends
A man from the UK, Mark Gibbon, is accused of trying to drown his daughter-in-law in a swimming pool while on vacation in Florida.
They reportedly argued about his grandchildren beforehand.
The daughter-in-law stated she was scared she would drown.
However, she has since told the court she feels safe around him, considering him a close friend and a great grandfather.
Police are investigating the case.
The incident happened at a resort, and the local sheriff is involved.
Mark Gibbon, a 62-year-old British man, was charged with attempted murder in Florida.
The alleged incident involved an attempt to drown his daughter-in-law in a swimming pool.
The argument reportedly started over Gibbon's grandchildren.
The daughter-in-law initially stated she feared drowning during the incident.
She later defended Gibbon, calling him her 'best friend' and a fantastic grandfather.
- Who
- Mark Gibbon, his daughter-in-law, and the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
- What
- Mark Gibbon was charged with attempted murder after allegedly attempting to drown his daughter-in-law.
- When
- The incident happened on Sunday evening.
- Where
- Solterra Resort in Davenport, Florida.
- Why
- The reason for the attack is disputed; The daughter-in-law has expressed a differing view on the incident.
Police View
Daughter-in-Law's View
Accusation vs. Defense
Police View
The police view the incident as attempted murder.
Daughter-in-Law's View
The daughter-in-law considers Gibbon as a friend and does not see him as a threat.
- Suspect
- Mark Raymond Gibbon
- Age
- 62
- Charge
- Attempted Murder
- Location of Incident
- Solterra Resort, Davenport, Florida
- Victim
- Gibbon's daughter-in-law, age 33
- Origin
- Beaconsfield, England
- Involved Agency
- Polk County Sheriff's Office