Mum of girl, 6, found dead in West Calder house endures 'worst time of her life'
Hope Gordon and her dad Mark Gordon were discovered dead at his address in West Calder, West Lothian in what Police Scotland are treating as a tragic murder-suicide
Hope Gordon and her dad Mark Gordon were discovered dead at his address in West Calder, West Lothian in what Police Scotland are treating as a tragic murder-suicideHope Gordon was found dead by police in a house in West Lothian (
Image: PA)
A grief-stricken mum's "world has ended" after her six-year-old daughter was discovered dead in a home.
Hope Gordon, described as a "happy and smiley" little girl, was found dead alongside dad Mark Gordon in what police believe was a murder-suicide.
A close friend of the family, Melanie Wheeldon, said the youngster's mother now faces "the worst time of her life" as she grieves the deaths. Concern was raised when Hope failed to attend school and so officers rushed to the property in West Calder, West Lothian, on Monday - to find the father and daughter dead.
Speaking yesterday, Melanie said: "It is the worst time of her life. She's just really sad. Her world has ended because of this... She (Hope) was so loved and didn't deserve any of this. She was really well liked by everybody. She was out playing and building snowmen just two weeks ago, just a normal little kid, who didn't deserve this."
Hope is pictured with her dad Mark, who was also discovered dead Floral tributes have been left outside the property (Image:
Daily Record)Hope, who attended Toronto Primary School, which paid tribute to her this week, had gone to stay with her 36-year-old father for the weekend. He and Hope's mother had shared custody of the youngster, it is understood.
There had been no suggstion that anything was amiss, making the discovery all the more shocking for her friends, family, and neighbours. Melanie told Mail Online: "There was no indication that anything was wrong. It came completely out of the blue. We are all just really shocked."
Friends say Hope loved animals and had a pet cat called Roblox and a dog Milo at the house she shared with her mum. The grieving parent is said to have had a "beautiful relationship" with her daughter.
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Police continue to investigate the two deaths (Image:
Getty Images)Reflecting on the loss, Melanie said: "Hope's life was tragically cut short, leaving a void in the hearts of her family and friends that can never be filled." In an effort to help the grieving family, a GoFundMe page to help with funeral expenses has been set up.
"Every contribution, no matter how small, will be deeply appreciated. If you are unable to donate, please consider sharing this fundraiser link with your friends and family to help spread the word."
Detective Superintendent Grant Hendry, of Police Scotland's Major Investigation Team, said: "Our thoughts remain with Hope’s family and friends, along with everyone affected by this tragedy.
"The families are understandably devastated and we are providing them with support through specialist officers at this extremely difficult time.
"Our team of officers continue to carry out enquiries to get answers for the families and at this time, we have no information to suggest anyone else is involved. I would ask that anyone with any information, no matter how small or insignificant you think it is, gets in touch with the police."
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