Metro - Gutless

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The Metro reports that the “cowardly gunman” who murdered Olivia Pratt-Korbel in her own home in a hit gone wrong refused to face her family in court before being jailed for 42 years. 

“Gutless” is how paper characterises Cashman’s no-show in court. The convicted killer stayed in his cell, claiming his trial was a “circus” and that he had heard prosecuting lawyers sing Queen’s song We are the Champions after he was found guilty, the paper reports.

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