Gavin Plumb, a man from Harlow, Essex, planned to kidnap and harm British TV presenter Holly Willoughby, but was thwarted by an American undercover police officer monitoring an online forum. Plumb's sinister intentions involved chloroform, abduction kits, and disturbing plans for violence. Holly Willoughby, upon Plumb's conviction for soliciting murder and incitement to rape and kidnap, expressed gratitude for the police, legal team, and previous victims who aided in the case. Plumb, a dangerous individual with a history of violent behavior, attempted to defend his actions as mere fantasies, but was found guilty by a jury at Chelmsford Crown Court. The prosecution highlighted Plumb's meticulous planning and previous criminal activities, painting a picture of a calculated and dangerous individual.