Olivia, the notorious killer and gang member, has been making headlines again as a £250k bounty has been placed on his head by his own gang. This move is seen as a drastic measure to silence him as he is allegedly involved in criminal activities that could bring unwanted attention to the gang. In this article, we will delve deeper into the story of Olivia, his reputation as a killer, and the reasons why his gang has decided to turn against him.
Drug bosses have reportedly put a £250,000 bounty on the head of Thomas Cashman, who was found guilty of the murder of nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel in Liverpool last August. Sources suggest that the hit has been ordered in order to silence him and prevent him from revealing information about the drug lords he used to work for. The group is not only seeking revenge for the murder of Olivia, but also for Cashman’s alleged involvement in other unsolved crimes. Cashman, who is one of the most-feared drug enforcers in the North West, has been linked to three other murders, and insiders claim that he will tell all to get a shorter sentence. By offering up this information, this has caused a major headache for drug kingpins who don’t want their activities being scrutinised. If he were to blab, it could cause a world of pain for the kingpins, as he knows everything there is to know about organised crime, drugs and violence in that area, according to a source. Cashman could also be linked to the murder of Karl Bradley, and his brother Kirk was sentenced to life for a wave of crime in Liverpool.
The news of the £250,000 bounty is said to have been sent out to criminals in the UK’s north and around jails via encrypted app Telegram. In recent months, Cashman has been held at the Strangeways jail in Manchester; however, it is unclear where he will move to once he is sentenced at Manchester Crown Court today. The source said, “He has nothing to lose — he is cornered. There’s lifers who will be mixing with him in months and years to come who will not think twice about carrying it out”. It appears that Cashman is willing to offer up information on a number of unsolved gangland executions and killings in the region in exchange for more checks on his welfare and a better cell. If he is to provide this information, it is believed that he wants a move to a softer prison in years to come.
Cashman, who posted a pic of him pretending to put a gun to a waxwork of the Queen on Facebook, worked for a paramilitary-style crime group across Merseyside. Former Met detective Peter Bleksley said, “Cashman’s name has come up time and time again. It’d be easier for a lot of people if he was dead.” Olivia was shot by Cashman last August as he chased fellow criminal Joseph Nee, who was targeted over the theft of £1million of cocaine from a house in Manchester. The authorities were able to convict Cashman thanks to an ex’s testimony.
It is not uncommon for criminals to put bounties on the heads of their enemies, and the practice is, unsurprisingly, illegal. Historically, it has been popular with gangs and mobs, and, more recently, with drug cartels. However, putting a bounty on the head of a convicted criminal can be seen as more ethical, given that he could be a major informant. Cashman’s knowledge of organised crime could help the authorities to dismantle criminal networks and potentially save lives.
Prison bosses across the UK are trying hard to clamp down on the use of cell phones within jails, which can be used for communication and to organise illegal activities. The use of encrypted apps like Telegram makes this task even more challenging. It is possible that the authorities will use the knowledge that they have gleaned from social media and other sources to prevent the hit from happening, although there is always the potential that someone will take up the offer. Criminals have been known to take on the task of dealing with rival gangs simply to gain notoriety and respect.
This case highlights the ongoing battle that authorities face in trying to deal with organised crime in the UK. While drug bosses have always been willing to use violence to protect their interests, the rise of encrypted communication apps has made it even easier for rival gangs to communicate and plan illegal activities. In the case of Thomas Cashman, it remains to be seen what will happen to him and whether his information will stay hidden or be revealed as part of a plea deal. The fact that he is dangerous and has inside knowledge of organised crime means that the authorities need to be vigilant to prevent any kind of violent attack on him as he prepares to serve his time in jail.
