Criminals shunning sentencing hearings deemed ‘final insult’ to victims Killer nurse Lucy Letby has indicated she will not be present when she is handed her prison term for murder. The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2023
Lucy Letby indicates she will not attend sentencing for child serial killings The serial killer nurse was last seen in Manchester Crown Court on August 16. The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2023
Calls to force court appearances as Lucy Letby refuses to attend sentencing Nurse convicted of killing seven babies is third murderer in recent times to avoid hearing The Guardian - UK · Aug 18, 2023
Man attacked at home of Olivia Pratt-Korbel murder trial witness Olivia Pratt Korbel died during a shooting at her home in Dovecot, Liverpool, aged nine The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2023
Killer of Olivia Pratt-Korbel shielded from her family at trial, mother says Cheryl Korbel branded Thomas Cashman a coward. The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2023
Liverpool Council to back calls to change laws to make cowardly killers face justice Thomas Cashman hid in his cell rather than face justice for killing nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel Liverpool Echo · Jul 13, 2023
Olivia Pratt-Korbel’s killer loses first step of sentence appeal bid Thomas Cashman must serve a minimum of 42 years. The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2023
Cowardly child killer Thomas Cashman learns prison fate after trying to get his sentence reduced The mother of Olivia Pratt-Korbel said she assumed it was a 'joke' when Cashman tried to appeal his 42 year minimum term Manchester Evening News · Jul 12, 2023
Child killer Thomas Cashman learns his fate after trying to appeal sentence The cowardly child killer wanted to have his sentence reduced which Olivia Pratt Korbel's mum called 'a cheek' Liverpool Echo · Jul 11, 2023
Olivia Pratt Korbel's killer Thomas Cashman LOSES appeal to cut murder sentence Thomas Cashman lodged an appeal against his minimum 42-year jail term, after he was found guilty of killing nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel - but his application was refused Daily Mirror · Jul 11, 2023
Criminals serving city's longest sentences as Connor Chapman jailed for 48 years Connor Chapman's sentence was the highest given to a city criminal in recent years Liverpool Echo · Jul 10, 2023
Olivia Pratt-Korbel's mum calls for law change to make killers face families Cowardly killer Thomas Cashman refused to even show up to hear his sentence and the family’s victim impact statements after he was found guilty of killing Olivia in Dovecot, Liverpool Daily Mirror · Jul 9, 2023
MP renews call for offenders to face justice under 'Olivia's Law' Justice Secretary agrees to meet Ian Byrne to discuss changes to legislation Liverpool Echo · Jun 27, 2023
Chalk says he is committed to law change to make offenders attend sentencing Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said that the commitment remains ‘in place’. The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2023
Liverpool Echo · Jun 13, 2023 Olivia Pratt-Korbel honoured in Parliament to mark her 10th birthday Ian Byrne, Labour MP for West Derby, laid the motion on Tuesday
Daily Mirror · Jun 13, 2023 Olivia Pratt-Korbel's classmates pay poignant tribute to the murdered schoolgirl Olivia was fatally shot during a struggle when a gunman burst into her home in Liverpool in August. Now her friends have honoured her on what would have been her 10th birthday
Liverpool Echo · Jun 13, 2023 Olivia Pratt Korbel's mum's heartwarming gesture to daughter's school friends Her classmates will dress in pink on what would have been her 10th birthday
Daily Mirror · Jun 11, 2023 Mum of murdered Olivia prepares for emotional day celebrating 10th birthday without her Olivia Pratt-Korbel's devastated mum Cheryl wants to continue to celebrate her daughter's life on what would be her 10th birthday - and is calling on help to ensure her name is never forgotten
Liverpool Echo · Jun 1, 2023 Thug repeats Thomas Cashman's cowardly actions after killing student Cowardly actions of vile murderer Dennis Akpomedaye will strengthen calls for change in the law
Manchester Evening News · May 24, 2023 Olivia killer Thomas Cashman's intended target Joseph Nee slapped with a gang injunction Joseph Nee was chased into Olivia Pratt-Korbel's home with shots being fired by Thomas Cashman
Liverpool Echo · May 23, 2023 Joseph Nee and brother hit with injunction after gang-related activity Joseph Nee was chased into Olivia Pratt-Korbel's home and shot at by Thomas Cashman on August 22
Liverpool Echo · May 22, 2023 Rishi Sunak backtracks on pledge to make killers like Thomas Cashman appear in court Thomas Cashman was able to hide from the family of Olivia Pratt-Korbel
The Independent UK · May 21, 2023 Rishi Sunak refuses to commit to sentencing hearing law prior to election Dominic Raab had committed to prevent those convicted of the most serious crimes refusing to appear before the families of their victims.
Liverpool Echo · May 21, 2023 What it means when police issue an Osman Warning A total of 2,941 Osman Warnings were issued by police between 2018 and November 2022
Manchester Evening News · May 18, 2023 Intended target of man who murdered Olivia Pratt-Korbel, 9, released from prison Joseph Nee went on to be recalled to prison for breaching the conditions of his licence