The case
Gavin Plumb was convicted of soliciting the murder of Holly Willoughby and encouraging or assisting her kidnapping and rape. The plot was intercepted before an attack took place.
Evidence and court findings
The judge distinguished criminal planning from fantasy and assessed the risk Plumb posed. Willoughby waived anonymity for reporting the sexual-offence count, while keeping her victim statement private. The court respected that distinction; this report does not speculate about its contents.
The sentence
Chelmsford Crown Court imposed life sentences on 12 July 2024. The minimum term, after 280 remand days were deducted, was 15 years and 85 days. This was a discretionary life sentence for the proved preparatory offences, with any eventual release requiring a Parole Board risk assessment.
Sources and case status
This dated report records the sentence imposed. It does not establish a present prison location or release date.
By Street Crime UK · Source record checked 21 October 2026.
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