Holly Willoughby: Gavin Plumb had ‘ultimate fantasy’ of abducting TV host, court told
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During the trial, it was revealed that the man had fantasized about kidnapping, raping, and killing Holly Willoughby for a long time. He considered restraining and capturing the TV presenter to be his ultimate desire.
Gavin Plumb, aged 37, appeared in court in Chelmsford on Monday. He was charged in October with asking someone to commit murder, encouraging someone to kidnap, and encouraging someone to rape.
In the court, Prosecutor Alison Morgan KC informed the jurors about the previous crimes committed by the security officer at the shopping centre. These included restraining a 16-year-old girl with rope and tape, as well as attempting to kidnap women on a train while threatening them with a gun. Morgan argued that these past actions demonstrated his ability to scare and control women.
The 37-year-old is charged with working together with another man over the internet. They discussed the man coming from the US to the UK to commit the crimes. They made a careful plan that included putting together a kit for kidnapping and restraining someone.
Plumb, from Harlow in Essex, says he did not do anything wrong.
Ms Willoughby has chosen to publicly reveal her identity in relation to an allegation against Plumb involving aiding or promoting rape.
Live Updates Will Resume At 10.30am Tomorrow
We are taking a break from posting in our blog and will start sharing live updates again when the court is back in session at 10.30am tomorrow.
Make sure to check out The Independent's homepage for the most up-to-date information in the meantime.
Tara Cobham posted on June 24, 2024 at 5:02 PM.
Holly Willoughby's Kidnap Kit Obsession Revealed
A security guard who was very focused on a plan bought supplies to kidnap, assault and kill Holly Willoughby. The court was told that he understood how to scare and control a woman.
Gavin Plumb, 37, had previously assaulted women with a knife and a fake gun before he made a careful plan to take and murder the TV star in a break-in.
During the trial, it was revealed that he considered attacking Ms. Willoughby, 43, to be his deepest desire. To prepare for the planned assault, he bought metal cable ties, a knife, and chloroform, a substance used to render victims unconscious.
Reporter Amy-Clare Martin has all the details from the trial at Chelmsford Crown Court.
Tara Cobham posted on June 24th, 2024 at 4:50 pm
Court Adjourns Today
The court session has ended for the day at Chelmsford Crown Court.
The hearing for Gavin Plumb will resume at 10:30am tomorrow.
Tara Cobham on June 24th, 2024 at 4:33 PM
Arrest Disrupts Kidnapping Plot With 'catastrophic Violence' Plan, Court Hears
Ms Morgan KC stated in Chelmsford Crown Court that the defendant's preparation for the crimes was halted by his arrest. He was prevented from coming into contact with Holly Willoughby.
She never crossed paths with him, and the crimes that the Prosecution accuses him of, which could have led to serious harm against her, were prevented.
Amy-Clare Martin appeared at Chelmsford Crown Court on 24th June 2024 at 3:44 pm.
Jurors Told Plumb: 'She's My Fantasy.'
The person accused of a crime was taken into custody on 4 October of the previous year following a tip from a secret US law enforcement agent to both the FBI and the Metropolitan Police.
He was surprised when the police showed up at his house in Harlow, Essex, according to the court testimony.
After being told about the charges, he replied, saying, "Honestly, she is someone I have fantasized about."
Amy-Clare Martin appeared in court at Chelmsford Crown Court on the 24th of June 2024 at 3:42 PM.
Court Hears Plumb Had 10,322 Holly Willoughby Images
According to court testimony, authorities discovered 10,322 pictures of Holly Willoughby on Gavin Plumb's cell phone in a folder labeled "Holly".
At Chelmsford Crown Court, Prosecutor Alison Morgan KC revealed that the defendant had a folder on their phone labeled 'Holly' with a staggering 10,322 images of Holly Willoughby.
She said that the police told Plumb about the charges connected to a plan to kidnap Ms. Willoughby and he admitted, "I won't lie. I have fantasies about her."
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Court Told Defendant Shared Video Of 'kit' With Restraints
Plumb showed an undercover cop a video of his tools arranged neatly on a bed.
Alison Morgan KC informed the court that the video displayed various items such as restraints for hands and ankles, a mouth gag, rope, metal zip ties, and handcuffs.
The jury was informed that these items were later discovered at the defendant's residence.
Amy-Clare Martin appeared at a court in Chelmsford on 24th June 2024 at 3:22 pm.
Court Told Plumb Boasted About Past Crimes Against Women
The court in Chelmsford listened to evidence that the security guard boasted to an undercover officer about his past crimes against women.
Plumb informed the police officer that he had kept two women at a warehouse without their consent in order to make himself more believable.
"I received a 16-month sentence. Honestly, our justice system is terrible," he confided to the officer.
Amy-Clare Martin appeared in front of a judge at Chelmsford Crown Court on June 24th, 2024, at 3:17 pm.
Court Told Security Guard Planned To Take Holly Willoughby To 'dungeon'
A security officer at a mall allegedly plotted to abduct TV personality Holly Willoughby and bring her to an isolated location where nobody could hear her cries, according to court proceedings.
Gavin Plumb is accused of planning to kidnap, sexually assault, and pay someone to kill the celebrity. He reportedly thought about applying for a job as her security guard in order to get closer to her.
In court, it was revealed that the 37-year-old man referred to kidnapping Ms. Willoughby as his ultimate fantasy and said that he now wanted to turn that fantasy into reality.
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Plumber Planned To Abduct And Harm Ms Willoughby, Court Hears
Jurors were informed of the contents of Plumb's conversations with an undercover officer from the United States, who had been keeping track of discussions in an internet chatroom.
During the court proceedings, it was stated that he informed the police officer, who focused on investigating hired murder, abduction, and human trafficking, that he intended to use chloroform on Ms. Willoughby and her spouse during a break-in at their home.
"Tie them both up. Take the woman away. Leave the man behind and then take her to the place where she's being held captive to have your way with her," Ms. Morgan described to the court.
Later, he mentioned that he would "cut her throat" and get rid of her remains, as reported by the court.
Amy-Clare Martin appeared at Chelmsford Crown Court on June 24, 2024, at 3:07 pm.
