Child Killer Cashman Found With Drugs in Jail After Girl’s Murder

They found Thomas Cashman with drugs. He is in jail for killing a child. In 2023, they sentenced him to life. He must serve at least 42 years. He murdered nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel.

The shooting happened in her home. Cashman was chasing Joseph Nee. Olivia’s mum, Cheryl, was also hit. Cashman fired randomly down the street. He also shot into the house.

Cashman is now in HMP Long Lartin prison. He was caught with drugs there. He may have been giving them to other prisoners. This information came from news reports.

The Ministry of Justice gave a statement. They said prisons have too many drugs. They are working to stop smuggling. They will punish anyone caught.

Convicts get more jail time for drugs. They can also lose privileges. A task force works with police. They want to improve prosecutions for prison crimes, including drug smuggling.

A report discussed prison drones. HMP Long Lartin had problems with them. Drones dropped drugs into the prison. The inspector said the government lost control.

The drones carried many illegal items. The prison holds dangerous people. Drugs and phones are a serious issue there. Over half of inmates said drugs were easy to get.

Last year, Cashman appealed his conviction. He wanted to overturn it. Judges rejected his appeal then. He will stay in prison.