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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.
Mark Gibbon, 62, has been charged with the attempted murder of his daughter-in-law[/caption]
Wyld was saved by her daughter and two neighbours after Gibbon allegedly forced her head underwater[/caption]
Wyld and Gibbon’s son Alex share two children together[/caption]
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.
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.
Gibbon and Wyld have been pictured together on several occasions since their separations from their partners[/caption]
The alleged couple are said to spend a lot of time inside Gibbon’s large Buckinghamshire home together[/caption]
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FRIENDS of a British grandad accused of trying to drown his daughter-in-law have told of their shock at his attempted murder charge.
Neighbours revealed how Mark Gibbon, 62, would “often” have his alleged victim Jasmine Wyld – who locals described as his “girlfriend” – “staying with him”.
Gibbon and Wyld have been pictured together on several occasions[/caption]
Gibbon has been charged with the attempted murder of his daughter-in-law[/caption]
Wyld shares two children with Gibbon’s son Alex[/caption]
Divorced Gibbon was arrested last week after allegedly forcing Wyld’s head under the water in a pool at a Florida resort during a spat about his will.
Lighting technician Gibbon, who has worked with pop stars like Ed Sheeran and once helped make the late Queen Elizabeth’s Christmas TV broadcast, is rumoured to have been dating Wyld – his son’s ex.
Both Gibbon and Wyld, 33, denied to police that they were romantically involved with each other.
But neighbours of Gibbon’s £800,000 semi-detached home in the posh Buckinghamshire market town of Beaconsfield openly referred to Wyld as Gibbon’s girlfriend.
They also expressed their horror at the arrest of the grandad -who they said “kept himself to himself” – over the alleged attempted murder of Wyld.
One neighbour said: “Everybody is shocked by this.”
A woman living next door refused to give her name but said she was good friends with the mum-of-two.
She told The Sun: “I’d never have imagined this might happen.
“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.”
Gibbon’s large brick-built semi-detached house was empty today with two vans and silver Skoda car parked outside.
There was a statue of Buddha by the front door, along with two stickers saying “Smile you’re on camera”. Net curtains covered the windows.
John Atkinson, 81, who lives across the road, said he was shocked at the situation.
He 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.”
It comes after a rift between Gibbon and his son Alex – Wyld’s ex-husband – emerged.
Hairdresser Wyld separated from Alex, who she shares two children with, in 2021.
Just two years after they separated, Alex, 34, was jailed for trying to run over his dad in a £80,000 Porsche Cayenne in Beaconsfield.
As well as assaulting his father, Alex also pleaded guilty to harassing ex-wife Wyld.
Alex was sentenced at Aylesbury Crown Court to 25 months in jail, a 36-month disqualification from driving, a five-year restraining order, plus a surcharge.
Jasmine Wyld, 33, and Mark Gibbon, 62, were understood to be in a relationship[/caption]
Wyld claims Gibbon tried to drown her in Florida[/caption]
The dad was released from jail around six months ago and went to move in with his mum, who had divorced Gibbon some years earlier.
Alex and his father also became embroiled in a public row in 2023 after Alex left his dad’s business for an unknown reason.
It is understood the pair no longer speak.
Gibbon is being held in Polk County Jail – and both he and Wyld denied to cops that they were in a relationship.
A detective asked Gibbon and mum-of-two Wyld “about their relationship to determine if the incident would be classified as domestic violence”.
Gibbon is due in court next week over the attempted murder charge levelled against him, and another hearing is set for September for his arraignment on two battery charges.
He and Wyld were on holiday at the Solterra Resort in Devenport, near Disney World, Florida with Wyld’s two children – Gibbon’s grandkids – when the row over his will erupted, police say.
The pair were arguing when Gibbon allegedly push Wyld’s head “under the water and held her down multiple times”.
She claimed she “could not breathe” and “believed she was going to drown”.
Police say Wyld was forced to “fight Mark in order to get away from him and from under the water but he kept pushing her back under”.
Her nine-year-old daughter then leapt to her mother’s defence but was pushed away by Gibbon, it is claimed.
Gibbon is alleged to have stopped when two women dialled 911.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said after his arrest: “Because Mr Gibbon couldn’t control his anger, he may find himself spending a lot more time in Florida than he had anticipated.”
When questioned, Gibbon is claimed to have admitted to pushing Jasmine underwater, but insisted he hadn’t been trying to drown her.
The case is now being handled by the prosecutor’s office.
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THE “Black Death” buffalo that gored a big game hunter to death has been shot dead.
Millionaire ranch trader Asher Watkins, 52, was on Safari in Limpopo, South Africa last Sunday stalking the 3,000lb bull when he was fatally charged at.
Without warning, the buffalo – considered Africa’s most dangerous animal – burst from cover at 35mph and struck Watkins, killing him almost instantly.
Moments later the hunter, who had been guiding Watkins through the thick bushland, fired at the beast – killing him with one shot.
Paramedics rushed to the scene where they confirmed Watkins had died of severe incisions to his stomach and ribs.
They said: “He was beyond help except to load his body into the ambulance. He had horrific injuries to his stomach and to his ribs.
“Buffalo kills are not rare in Limpopo and not many survive but when our guys got there it was clear he must have died instantly from the injuries he had suffered.
“It was big buffalo and anything standing in the way of a charge would not survive. If left alone they are pretty tolerant but if you upset them it will not end well.
“The buffalo lay dead where it was shot with a single bullet wound”.
News of the buffalo’s death has been met with widespread criticism with many calling for an end to trophy hunting.
Watkins’s ex-wife Courtney posted about her former’s partner’s death but was forced to take it down when she received a torrent of hate from trolls.
The hunt, organised by Coenraad Vermaak Safaris, was reportedly worth a staggering $10,000 (£7,500).
Cape buffalo, often dubbed the “Black Death”, are responsible for about 200 deaths annually and kill more game hunters than lions, elephants, rhinos or crocodiles.
Watkins, a keen conservationist, believed hunting was a vital part of preserving wildlife.
His social media features trophies including a mountain lion, numerous deer, wildfowl and even boasts of killing thousands of doves over three days with pals in Argentina.
But during Sunday’s hunt in the 50,000-acre Bambisana concession, a buffalo got wind of the trackers and turned on them.
Though not believed to be wounded at the time, the bull became agitated and launched a surprise attack.
Watkins – raised on Texas farms and taught to shoot from a young age – was caught off guard and gored in a fatal charge.
Hunter Hans Vermaak, speaking for CV Safaris, said: “It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts we confirm the tragic death of our client and friend Asher Watkins from the USA.
“On Sunday, while on a hunting safari with us in South Africa’s Limpopo Province, Asher was fatally injured in a sudden and unprovoked attack by an unwounded buffalo.
“He was tracking it together with one of our professional hunters and one of our trackers. This is a devastating incident and our hearts go out to his loved ones.
“We are doing everything we can to support the family members who are here with us and those back in the United States as they navigate this tragic loss.”
Watkins’ ex-wife Courtney – with whom he shared custody of their teenage daughter after splitting in 2013 – was notified of his untimely death.
One of the dad’s close friends said: “He spent every spare moment he could with [his daughter] and shared his life with her.
“Nobody could love a daughter more than he did. She will be broken to lose Asher, who was her best friend as well as her dad.”
His mother Gwen, brother Amon, and stepfather Tony were staying at the luxury lodge nearby when the tragic news was delivered.
Watkins ran the successful Watkins Ranch Group in Texas, selling luxury ranches priced between £1million and £30million.
He was affiliated with global firm Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty and was a member of the Dallas Safari Club.
Friends say he also owned a world-class hunting rifle collection.
Close pal Shannon Wherry wrote online: “On an African safari with his beloved mother, brother and stepdad, Asher came face to face with one of Africa’s legendary buffalo.
“In a moment of fearlessness, as he lived his life, he met the challenge head-on, leaving this world a man of courage, faith, and adventure.
“He loved his precious daughter … more than life itself and leaves her behind, and his ex-wife, who are now facing an unimaginable loss.
“Please continue to lift them in prayer for peace and strength in the days ahead.”
CV Safaris posted on Instagram that they met Watkins and his family at Johannesburg Airport and flew them to the remote Bambisana concession in a private aircraft.
On his first day, Watkins successfully shot a waterbuck.
But on day two, the team encountered a buffalo bull.
The animal became hostile and turned hunter, leading to the fatal incident.
The CV Safaris website offers a stark warning about Cape buffalo: “No species on the planet has a more fearsome reputation than a Cape Buffalo. Responsible for several deaths and many injuries to hunters each year.
“The buffalo is regarded as the most dangerous animal to pursue in Africa. Buffalo hunting is thrilling and exhilarating and at the top of every hunter’s wish list.
“Crafty and belligerent, he seeks refuge in thickets when wounded or when danger approaches. Buffalo are known to charge unprovoked so prepare for the worst.
“Buffalo have earned their reputation and can absorb astounding amounts of lead even when shots are well placed. A charging buffalo comes at an alarming speed. Cool nerves and a steady hand are crucial.”
Cape buffalo can weigh up to 1.5 tons, reach 11ft in length, and stand 5ft 6in tall.
Their horns connect via a thick bone “boss” across the forehead, with tips spanning up to four feet.
They are notoriously aggressive and unpredictable – with only lions and humans as natural predators.
South African police are believed to have opened an inquest into Watkins’ death.
NICKNAMED the “Black Death”, the Cape buffalo is the deadliest animal in Africa, responsible for an estimated 200 deaths a year.
Weighing up to 1.5 tons and capable of charging at 35mph, these bulls are fiercely territorial and notoriously unpredictable – often attacking without warning or provocation.
Their massive horns form a thick bone shield called a “boss”, which can smash bones and flip vehicles.
Even when shot, they’ve been known to absorb bullets and keep charging.
Unlike most prey, a wounded buffalo doesn’t run – it circles back to stalk and kill its pursuer.
A BRITISH grandad accused of trying to drown his daughter-in-law pleaded with cops that he is not in a relationship with her, The Sun can reveal.
Family sources claim Mark Gibbon, 62, has secretly been dating Jasmine Wyld – the mother of his grandchildren – for years.
Mark Gibbon, 62, has been charged with the attempted murder of his daughter-in-law[/caption]
The grandad and his daughter-in-law denied being in a relationship[/caption]
Alleged victim Jasmine Wyld shares two children with Gibbon’s son Alex[/caption]
He was arrested last week and charged with attempted murder after allegedly forcing her head underwater at a Florida resort pool during a row over his will.
But despite reports of a love affair, both Gibbon and Wyld, 33, denied to cops they were a couple.
Polk County Sheriff’s Office told The Sun the pair had been quizzed on the status of their relationship.
A detective asked Gibbon and mum-of-two Wyld “about their relationship to determine if the incident would be classified as domestic violence”.
They both denied being in a romantic relationship, however.
It comes after a family source told the Daily Mail how the pair had grown close after Gibbon split from his partner and Wyld split from his son Alex.
The insider claimed: “Mark and Jasmine have been seeing each other for a few years, but they’ve never admitted it.
“[The couple] do an awful lot together and they go away on holiday with the children a couple of times every year.”
Gibbon is divorced from his wife and lives alone at a £800,000 semi-detached home in Beaconsfield he purchased in 2023.
Wyld – a hairdresser – separated from Gibbon’s son Alex, 34, back in 2021.
They share two young children together.
Just two years after they separated, Alex, 34, was jailed for trying to run over his dad in a £80,000 Porsche Cayenne in Beaconsfield, Bucks.
As well as assaulting his father, Alex also pleaded guilty to harassing ex-wife Wyld.
Alex was sentenced at Aylesbury Crown Court to 25 months in jail, a 36-month disqualification from driving, a five-year restraining order, plus a surcharge.
The dad was released from jail around six months ago and went to move in with his mum, who had divorced Gibbon some years earlier.
Alex and his father also became embroiled in a public row in 2023 after Alex left his dad’s business for an unknown reason.
The family source confirmed that Alex and Gibbon no longer speak.
They added: “He feels an awful betrayal at how his dad has struck up a relationship with the mother of his two children.”
Alex also pleaded guilty to harassing Wyld[/caption]
Gibbon and Wyld have been pictured together on several occasions[/caption]
Wyld claims Gibbon tried to drown her in Florida[/caption]
Gibbon – a lighting technician, who runs his own firm called MRG Lighting – is now being held in Polk County Jail and is due in court next week over the attempted murder charge levelled against him.
He and Wyld were on holiday at the Solterra Resort in Devenport, near Disney World, Florida with Wyld’s two children – Gibbon’s grandkids.
The reported couple started arguing over the “stipulations of his wilL” while by the pool, according to US police.
Gibbon then pushed Wyld’s head “under the water and held her down multiple times”, the arrest affidavit claims.
The mum told cops she “could not breathe and believed that she was going to drown”.
Police say Wyld was forced to “fight Mark in order to get away from him and from under the water but he kept pushing her back under”.
Her nine-year-old daughter then leapt to her mother’s defence but was pushed away by Gibbon, it is claimed.
Wyld is reported to have called out to two women in the distance and screamed at them to call 911.
Gibbon now faces one count of attempted murder and two counts of battery.
When questioned, Gibbon allegedly admitted to pushing Jasmine underwater, but insisted he hadn’t been trying to drown her.
The grandad is due in court on Monday.
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