Tv programme James Bulger: New Revelations has given an insight into the character of the boys who committed the disturbing crime. The same path would not apply to his partner in crime, however. The child killer was released from a young offenders institution under licence in 2001 and has not re-offended since. But in 1993, these two British boys became cold-blooded killers and murdered a toddler. Jon Venables must never be released from prison. At one stage you only had to do a search on Google and dozens of images came up. In 2010 he was sent back to prison for possessing indecent images of children. Privacy Policy. But now Thompsons words are being heard publicly for the first time, in the form of comments made to a parole board being aired in a new British documentary. His dad abandoned the family five years before Bulger's murder - leaving mum Ann devastated. Robert Thompson was born on August 23, 1982 - the fifth of seven children. The images were logged two days after the 20th anniversary of the two-year-olds murder, who was killed by Venables and Thompson in 1993, aged just 10. He claims his dad beat his mum in front of his family and took pleasure from it. Unlike Venables - who spent three years in jail for breaching his parole in 2010 and is currently behind bars for possessing child abuse material - Thompson has had no known further convictions. Robert Thompson is living under a new identity. Venables has not been punished for this offence. It was such an unprecedented, brutal situation that it is etched into my memory of the time, despite generally having a poor enough memory of snything else back then. "I wanted to tell what had happened, but I could not accept the blame, so I had to tell and put the blame for everything on Jon Venables shoulders. Living under new names, they would both follow different trajectories. But in the case of Venables, parole must be denied. . They were a match made in hell. The reports said that Robert is openly gay and is in a long-term relationship with a partner who knows his real identity. He claimed that at the time of the murder he was out of control and spending time with people who were committing crimes. Anyone old enough to remember the ripple effect of the young James Bulger murder over here? Archived post. However, it has since been changed twice as he has both disclosed his real identity to friends and had it leaked by the public. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Robert Thompson and Venables became Britain's youngest killers for 250 years, James Bulger was snatched from his mum in a shopping mall in Merseyside, Denise Fergus shows previously unseen family photos of her murdered two-year-old son for a new documentary 'James Bulger: A Mother's Story with Trevor McDonald', Striking train drivers earning 60,000 accused of 'cultural vandalism' by 'targeting' Eurovision and FA Cup, One man dead and seven men and women injured as knifeman goes on bloody rampage near nightclub in Bodmin, Girl, 4, 'assaulted by drunk man' in Tesco as cops appeal to find hero who stepped in to help, Explosion rocks London street as flat above chicken shop blows up in suspected gas blast leaving three injured, Keir Starmer faces awkward questions in Commons over secret talks to poach Sue Gray, ISIS terror leader Abu Hussein al-Qurashi killed by Turkish 'intelligence operation' in Syria, Erdogan says, WHSmith shoppers stunned at eye-watering 15 price tag for a bag of Cadbury Mini Eggs - three weeks after Easter, has now been caged for 40 months foradmitting having a paedo manual explaining "how to have sex with little girls", Venables is to keep his anonymity after a judge ruled it would protect him from "serious violence", Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Zac@Zaka_No_7Hope this picture ofJonVenablesis real & he gets done in. Venables is now behind bars again after he was. In their bid to have Venable's identity disclosed, lawyers for Ralph and Jimmy Bulger argued certain details about the killer and his life are "common knowledge" and easily accessible online. In their bid to have Venable's identity disclosed, lawyers for Ralph and Jimmy Bulger argued certain details about the killer and his life are "common knowledge" and easily accessible online. On March 4, 2019, it was announced Thompson's accomplice Jon Venables is to keep his anonymity after a judge ruled it would protect him from "serious violence". In 2006, reports claimed Thompson was in a stable gay relationship at age 23 and had settled well into his local community in the North West. 5 revelations from The Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal. And it must also have been about the chemistry of the two of them together.. An expert examining Thompson claimed the baby looked "exactly like Jamie (Bulger), he even had the same eyes". | TrackBack | Thompson and Jon Venables killed two-year-old James Bulger after abducting him from a shopping centre in Liverpool. "And we didnt speak about it after we left James Bulger on the railway line.". Venables was brought up well, but he must have had a mental quirk. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. If its not him, that who would want to be that person? However, his statements still suggest that he viewed Venables as the lead killer. Much like John F. Kennedy Jr., Caroline Kennedy's son is in good shape. They walked with the boy for several kilometres before torturing and killing him, leaving his body by nearbyrail tracks. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Their horrendous crime was made more difficult to understand by the then-10-year-olds' silence. And even by 2000, top child psychiatrist Sir Michael Rutter claimed the risk posed by Venables on his release was "trivial". In 2010, it was reported that he was in a long-term relationship with a man who knows his real identity. He's laughing at everyone because he keeps winning. 3 Ralph Bulger, the father of James Bulger, believes that if Venables were released right now, he might commit murder once more. They served eight years. Jon Venables was responsible for a sickening crime that horrified the nation. The system has held up as far as Thompson is concerned he has disappeared back into society without further offending. He also detailed one incident where his dad accused him of stealing chocolate christmas tree decorations, and made him strip naked. Over 20 years later, he has remained off the radar of authorities and has continued to live under his assumed identity. Witnesses would later testify in court that they saw a crying Bulger being dragged along the two-and-a-half-mile route between the Strand and the railroad tracks where he would be eventually found. The testimony convinced the board to set him free. The Murder of Lynette White: where is Jeffrey Gafoor now. On the day they took James, Venables had been planning to go into school and pick up the class gerbils to look after during half-term. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Almost thirty years on, the images remain indelible: grainy CCTV footage of two-year-old James Bulger being lured away from the Strand shopping centre in Liverpool by two ten-year-old boys, Robert . The inquiry would address how the horrific murder was carried out. His identity is protected by a worldwide injunction - meaning that even trying to find out where he lives could land you in jail. In Channel 5's two-part documentary Lost Boy: The Killing of James Bulger, one of the investigators who questioned Thompson said the young boy was "street smart" and "clever," and said the ten-year-old was "trying very, very hard to con me.". But I believe Venables in particular put enormous temptation out there by posting pictures of himself on social networking sites like Facebook and MySpace. He, Picture 1 of 12. is real & he gets done in. ", "I was too frightened to accept any blame myself. She turned to drink and fell into depression, as well as allegedly trying to take her own life with an overdose. He was initially detained in 2010 for possessing such images, but then freed in 2013. The body of two-year-old James Bulger was discovered near a set of railroad tracks in Liverpool, England on a cold February day in 1993. Lastly, they used an iron club to strike the two-year-old in the head. His body was dumped into railroad tracks after he had been viciously tortured and killed. In a clip for the documentary I am JFK Jr., Kennedy's roommate, John Hare, explained, "Despite the six-pack abs and the great physique which he certainly had, and he worked hard for, and he deserved . Channel 5 is set to air a new two-part documentary that tells the definitive story of the murder of James Bulger, who was horrifically killed byJonVenables and Robert Thompson after beingsnatched from a shopping centre in 1993. He wrote in his report: As I was stood there naked he took hold of my penis, He said if you dont tell me where they are Im going to cut it off.. 3 Robert Thompson murdered two-year-old James Bulger with . its wild that no matter what crimes venebles goes onto to commit as an adult his identity is protected, putting the general public at risk, surely that protection should end once you enter adulthood and continue to reoffend [deleted] 1 yr. ago Thompson said that this crime was carried out in silence. Robert Thompson, now 36, said he is a "better person" thanks to his years in prison but apologised for murdering the two-year-old. The documentary will speak to several people close to the case and promises to share "new and startling" revelations about the crime. While he has not reoffended since being released, in the two-part documentary, one of the investigators who questioned Thompson suggested that he was the ringleader of the attack, calling him "street smart" and "switched on". She turned to drink and fell into depression, as well as allegedly trying to take her own life with an overdose. And the tot has even been compared to James Bulger, looks wise. Retired detective Laurie Dalton recalled her feeling that Thompson was "pure evil" (via The Sun) and would try to manipulate the police during questioning. Found inside - Page 149I would like to call Robert Thompson , chairman of the North Dakota Red River Joint Water Management Board , and Mr. Paul Horn , board member , Board of . Register, Join the conversation, you are commenting as Logout, SkyNews.com.au Contributor and Political Commentator, Join the conversation, you are commenting as. The Witnesses Who Did Nothing BWP Media via Getty Images Ten-year-old Robert Thompson, one James Bulger's killers, poses for a mugshot for British authorities on February 20, 1993. That will cost. In September 2020, Venables appeal for parole was denied. Email us attips@the-sun.co.ukor call 0207 782 4368 . ", He also added: "I didnt feel able to give evidence.". His dad abandoned the family five years before Bulger's murder - leaving mum Ann devastated. Mr Grieve said the public interest required the prosecution to guard against the very real risk of serious physical harm or death to anyone who might be identified, whether correctly or incorrectly, as being either of the killers. Something went wrong, please try again later. Thompson told him Sod the gerbils, lets go robbing. The youngster had no record of violence before he was found guilty of killing two-year-old James Bulger. Venables was still on strict probation following his 2001 release from prison. After bringing in Thompson and Jon Venables for questioning, Phil said: As far as Im concerned that day 20 years ago I stared evil in the face. "The reality is that the case for varying the injunction has simply not been made.". Fri 8 Mar 2013 05.00 EST. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Closed-circuit camera footage revealed that a child fitting Bulger's description was led away from the shopping center by two young boys. Want to see what Jon Venables looks like now? DetectivePhil Roberts was on Merseysides serious crime squad when he got a call at 6am on February 13, 1993, about a two-year-old boy who had gone missing from the New Strand Shopping Centre in Bootle. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. They were sent to a young offenders' institute, where they stayed until their release at the age of 18 in 2001. We pay for videos too. How can anyone claim that its okay for this monster to dwell among us once more?. The twisted child killer, now aged 39, took the youngster from a shopping centre along with friend Robert Thompson, before the baby's dead body by a . To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. This crime went to court where he either plead guilty or was found guilty and sentenced for life. Thompson told him 'Sod the gerbils, let's go robbing'. Abby Choi's murder: what happened to the Hong Kong-based model and influencer? We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Along with Venables, he was released on lifelong parole, given a new identity to live out his life. I think it depends on circumstances as well as make-up. Updated: 15:17 ET, Sep 29 2021. Not 100,000 a year of tax to keep him alive! Sir John said that Harkins, a 35-year-old house husband, and Liddle, 28, a graphic designer, had both removed the offending pictures quickly and apologised. 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Venables and Thompson were released in 2001 on life licence after serving eight years for the murder of James who was battered on a railway line. After bringing in Thompson and Jon Venables for questioning, Phil said: As far as Im concerned that day 20 years ago I stared evil in the face. On the day they took James, Venables had been planning to go into school and pick up the class gerbils to look after during half-term. I remember it being in the news cycle quite a bit, but mainly remember my ma never the fuck letting me out of her sight for a long time afterwards, remained very protective into my adolescence partially as a result. Authorities considered Thompson to be the ringleader in the murder that he and Venables committed. Clickhereto upload yours. Thompson claimed in his parole statement his life got worse when his parents had another child. "This is, therefore, a wholly exceptional case and the evidence in 2019 is more than sufficient to sustain the conclusion that there continues to be a real risk of very substantial harm to (Venables).". As always you can unsubscribe at any time. . She turned to drink and fell into depression, as well as allegedly trying to take her own life with an overdose. They stomped his battered body and bludgeoned him with bricks and stones before stuffing batteries into his mouth. He had passed five GCSEs, taken A-levels and enjoyed trips to the Lake District and even to the theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon. "I am deeply ashamed of what I did, of having played a part in this horrible murder.". Experts described Thompson as an urban feral child who would go truanting for days on end. Venables - who now has a new identity - is currently going through a parole bid which if successful could see him released later this year. The police vans being pelted outside the court by incensed protesters. "They joined in that campaign and we cannot accept it is in any way exculpatory that others were doing it. "This is, therefore, a wholly exceptional case and the evidence in 2019 is more than sufficient to sustain the conclusion that there continues to be a real risk of very substantial harm to (Venables).". Whats sickening is the person who posted that pic of, will go to prison while that murderer walks free. Venables is now behind bars again after he was jailed for a further two years for downloading and distributing images of children. Thompson has been free since his release in 2001. Recently, Denise Fergus received an email from a senior probation official saying that, following her meeting with UK Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary, Dominic Raab, the debate had been agreed and she would be informed when the date was set. It is not yet known where the documentary, James Bulger: The New Revelations, will air in Australia. But this wouldn't be the only time Venables would have a brush with police. Deserves a slow & painful death. At first glance, Robert Thompson and Jon Venables seemed like two ordinary 10-year-olds. Venables was released in 2001 and soon found himself running afoul of the law. Now 38, It is believed that he is still living in the UK. He said: "I don't know how he was doing at school, but he was switched on and he was trying to con me, trying very hard". They were remanded to separate maximum security juvenile institutions under aliases, out of fear for their safety. He said: "I don't know how he was doing at school, but he was switched on and he was trying to con me, trying very hard". "Pure evil, I will never change my mind about that.". I would like the police to open an investigation into his actions because it amounts to conspiracy with the men who reposted the pictures he published in the first place. Thompson has been free since his release in 2001. Thomson was the son of a bar owner who later became a newspaper proofreader. James' family have been contacted to give impact statements, which will be read by the parole board charged with making a decision. Liddle and Harkins clearly knew they were posting illegal content, the barrister added, but decided to ignore the legislation. You step out of your skin and become someone else'. Another investigator said Thompson "would cry whenever there would be an awkward situation," to avoid questioning. Though both were found guilty, they had entered a not guilty plea. They went out that day to kill I truly believe that. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. The Murdaugh Murders: When does Alex Murduagh's trial end? And what the convicted killer had to say is shocking all those who have been following the case for more than two decades. There is obviously an irony to this but it is part of my remorseful feelings as well.. Almost thirty years on, the images remain indelible: grainy CCTV footage of two-year-old James Bulger being lured away from the Strand shopping centre in Liverpool by two ten-year-old boys, Robert Thompson and Jon Venables. Robert Thompson is an artist, actor, athlete, and entertainer who lives at the intersection of a multitude of socially constructed spaces. Venables has now been caged for 40 months foradmitting having a paedo manual explaining "how to have sex with little girls" as well as over 1,000 vile child abuse images. In Channel 5's two-part documentary Lost Boy: The Killing of James Bulger, one of the investigators who questioned Thompson said the young boy was "street smart" and "clever," and said the ten-year-old was "trying very, very hard to con me.". The Daily Mail tells us that he will be in front of another parole board early in 2023. 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We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. JAMES BULGER: Killer Robert Thompson had a brother who looked like tragic tot (Pic: GETTY), KILLER: Jon Venables also took part in the murder (Pic: GETTY), TRAGIC: James Bulger was killed by the pair (Pic: GETTY), HEARTBROKEN: James Bulger's mum Denise Fergus (Pic: GETTY). After a three-week trial, the jury took only five hours to render a guilty verdict for the boys. His talk focuses on finding one's identity and honoring that choice for self and providing the same gracious space for others. I think Thompson was in charge, but they both attacked James. This led to a police investigation of the drive, which yielded dozens of images of abused children. What Does Robert Thompson And Jon Venables Look Like Now? Thompson has been revealed to be in a relationship with a man who is said to know his true identity. Not long after the bar fight, he was found to be in possession of cocaine. Do you have a story for The Sun Online news team? Clickhereto upload yours. Venables and Thompson were tried in an adult courtroom by a jury. They were a match made in hell. He added: "As Dame Elizabeth Butler-Sloss held, (Venables) is 'uniquely notorious' and there is a strong possibility, if not a probability, that if his identity were known he would be pursued resulting in grave and possibly fatal consequences. The Attorney General is considering bringing proceedings against other individuals for similar breaches in the Thompson and Venables case, but they are yet to be issued. Ten skull fractures resulted from the single impact. The child killer was released from a young offenders institution under licence in 2001 and has not re-offended since. AT just ten years old, Jon Venables callously abducted and murdered James Bulger, 2, in 1993 in a case that sent shockwaves through the UK and the rest of the world. Since it could take until next year to come into effect, James' family fear the killer could be back on the streets by then. Laurence Lee represented Jon Venables. While serving his sentence, Thompson showed remarkable improvement. There must be times when someone is so debased they can never be rehabilitated. Robert Thompson and Jon Venables shocked the world when they murdered toddler James Bulger in 1993. The toddler had gone missing two days before from the Strand shopping center, where Bulger was in the care of his mother. James was lured from the shopping centre in Bootle, on February 12, 1993. Venables, 40, was denied parole in 2020 after being sent back to prison in 2010 and 2017, the latter for ha VIN g obscene photos of children. I was out of control because my life on the streets was better for me than my life at home there was nothing for me at home.. The announcement comes after Raab announced plans which would give him the right to veto the release of dangerous prisoners. Born on March 29, 2008, to the Culinary Hall of Famer and fashion designer Todd Thompson, Jade is the spitting image of her mother And she can already cook better than us. Neither was assessed as a sociopath. Riverchase Church of Christ Worship Services - Facebook . His talk focuses on finding one's identity and honoring that choice for self and providing the same . Although his net worth is difficult to estimate solely from his acting career, the fact remains that his career began at an early age and has continued to increase since. The pair, who posted the photographs on Twitter and Facebook, were given nine-month jail terms, which were suspended for 15 months. Please keep us posted if this airs here. Wasnt just me I'm sure? The men admitted breaching a January 2001 injunction, binding on the whole world, imposed before Venables and Thompson were released, which outlaws anyone making information public that reveals their appearance, location or new names. But when Venables was recalled to jail in 2010, it emerged Thompson had done well at Barton Moss secure unit, in Eccles, Lancs, showing a growing interest and talent in art. Venables, now 39, and his friend Robert Thompson were 10 in 1993 when they killed James, aged two, after taking him from a shopping centre in Bootle, Merseyside. Their young age, coupled with the brutality of their crime, shocked the United Kingdom to its core. After serving three years, he was released on parole. Don't have an account? After pleading not guilty and blaming each other, the pair were found guilt of murder in 1993. The Killing of James Bulger: Where are Robert Thompson and Jon Venables now? I do feel aware I am now a better person and have had a better life and a better education than if I had not committed the murder, he told the board, as heard in the documentary, which will air on British televisions Channel 5 today. Robert Thompson should perhaps remain anonymous, but not JV, who gave away his own new identity before. 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Don't miss a thing! R upert Thomson is listing the authors to whom he has been compared during his career. In 2008, The Netline reports that Venables was arrested following a bar fight at a local pub. There is a worldwide ban on publishing anything revealing Venables current identity. The vast majority of Liverpool children probably had a worse upbringing than Venables. These two men are victims of Venables who broke the terms of his own parole by posting pictures of himself to be published under the false name he used at the time. This talk was presented to a local audience at TEDxSpokane, an independent event. Instead of jail time, he was ordered to seek treatment for alcohol abuse. Thompson's just a psycho smart enough to control himself? Following his release in 2013, he was recalled to prison in 2017 and is currently serving a 40-month sentence. what does robert thompson look like now. James Bulger was two when he was murdered on 12 February 1993. And if they hadnt been caught I fear they would have struck again.
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