US EditionWhat did Gavin Plumb do? New Channel 5 documentary on Holly Willoughby kidnap
- In July 2024, Essex security guard Gavin Plumb, then 37, was found guilty of attempting to arrange the abduction, sexual assault, and murder of television presenter Holly Willoughby.
- Plumb developed a pathological obsession with Willoughby over several years, tracking her movements and recruiting men to help realize his plan fueled by hatred of women and facilitated by dark internet groups.
- Authorities intercepted the plot after a US undercover officer in the Abduct Lovers group alerted UK police, leading to a raid on Plumb's Essex flat where chloroform and an abduction kit with cable ties were found.
- The Channel 5 documentary airing on May 1 features Plumb’s own testimony alongside expert insights to uncover the disturbing details behind the case involving Holly Willoughby.
- Willoughby publicly waived her anonymity, expressed resilience by stating she never felt she would crumble, and emphasized focusing on positive aspects while relying on the justice system to act.
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Holly Willoughby's kidnap and murder plot ordeal explained ahead of Channel 5 documentary - The Mirror
Channel 5's new documentary The Plot to Kill Holly Willoughby looks into the horrific plot to kidnap, rape and murder the ITV presenter by security guard Gavin Plumb
Holly Willoughby murder plotter had '130 other names on his list' in chilling revelation
A new Channel 5 documentary is set to explore the terrifying case of Gavin Plumb, who plotted to kidnap, rape and murder Holly Willoughby, and had a list of more than 130 potential victims
The Sun
The Scottish SunHow Holly Willoughby kidnap plotter fuelled his sick desires with deepfake porn
AS thousands tuned in to enjoy This Morning on October 5 2023, fans were quick to take to social media with the same question. Holly Willoughby – who for fourteen years had greeted viewers – was nowhere to be seen, with no explanation given for her sudden absence. Channel 5Gavin Plumb spent years plotting to kidnap Holly Willoughby[/caption] RexPolice broke the traumatic news to the presenter the morning after his arrest[/caption] PALoner Plumb…
The Echo UK
What did Gavin Plumb do? New Channel 5 documentary on Holly Willoughby kidnap
Gavin Plumb was convicted of soliciting the kidnap, rape and murder of Holly Willoughby. Now, a new Channel 5 documentary is looking at the case.
Holly Willoughby murder plotter had over '130 other names' on chilling list
Philip Grindell, who served 30 years in the Metropolitan Police, offered his views on the investigation into Gavin Plumb, who was given a life sentence with a minimum of 16 years in jail last year for his Holly Willoughby plot
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