Life for Gun Killer Cashman: Must Serve 42 Years for Child Murder
Cashman Locked Up for Olivia’s Murder
Thomas Cashman has been handed a life sentence with a minimum of 42 years behind bars for the brutal murder of child Olivia Pratt-Korbel. The judge slammed the crime as “particularly grave” and “chilling.”
Judge Explains Sentence Details
Judge Mrs Justice Yip said the typical life sentence for a planned murder of a child wasn’t applied here because the planning wasn’t directed at Olivia herself. Still, the cold-blooded shooting into a home with no concern for who got caught in the crossfire was an “aggravating factor.”
She added none of the usual legal reasons to reduce the sentence applied—especially as Cashman showed “no remorse,” refusing to appear in court.
Sentence Breakdown
- 42 years minimum for Olivia’s murder
- 22 years for attempted murder of drug dealer Joseph Nee, the intended target
- 10 years for wounding Olivia’s mother with intent to cause serious harm
- 18 years for two counts of firearm possession with intent to endanger life
All sentences run concurrently, meaning Cashman will serve at least 42 years in total.
No Early Release Guarantee
The judge warned the minimum term is just that—there’s no guarantee Cashman will walk free at 42 years. This is justice for Olivia and a clear message to gun crime offenders.
