The child killer abducted the baby from a shopping centre in Merseyside along with his friend Robert Thompson before killing him and dumping his body next to a railway track. His mother and father's naive words on their son's involvement in the horrific murder now. There is currently a worldwide ban on revealing the new identity of John Venables, James Bulger who was murdered by Venables and Thompson in 1993, Robert Thompson, 10, poses for a mugshot for British authorities, The grave of murdered toddler James Bulger in Kirkdale cemetery, A video still of James Bulger being led away by Venables and Thompson. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. A source told The Sun: 'There is nothing to stop Venables dating, but when the relationship became serious officials had a duty to inform the woman about his past. If this is true, justice has been served.. Whose fault was it?, I told him, The two boys who took him away. "There is in our view nothing exceptional about this case.". 49. He was very confident, even obnoxious, and had a very dark sense of humour.'. Speaking ahead of Venables previous parole hearing in 2019, James father Ralph Bulger said he had warned against his release when he was last freed in 2013. He added: When I saw it I knew 100% it was Jon Venables. Zac@Zaka_No_7Hope this picture ofJonVenablesis real & he gets done in. Bohemians have until 1pm today to lodge their appeal, along with 500, to the FAI. Venables arrived dressed smarter than usual and insisted on buying all the drinks. At 18 years old, Venables and Thompson were both released from a young offenders institution under licence in June 2001. For more information, please see our We are no longer accepting comments on this article. But he found himself back in a maximum category A jail, which we cannot identify for legal reasons,after being caught with vile child abuse images following a top-secret police operation. I said to him, Youre Jon Venables. He was adamant he was straight. He told me he wasnt allowed a mobile or to go on social networking sites. James Bulger was two when he was murdered on 12 February 1993. He told the Sunday Mirror the child killer said abducting and murdering the toddler was 'easyjust like going to the shop'. And it must also have been about the chemistry of the two of them together.. She says it simply doesn't work like that. 'He's got this mad face when he grins, the most evil little face you've ever seen. , updated Timeline of girl claiming to be Madeleine McCann amid DNA saga as controversial Instagram deleted. | TrackBack | Permalink. It was like a jigsaw had fallen into place. The hoax claimed that he had been murdered in Port Talbot in Wales and his eyes had bene gauged out. A former inmate locked up with Jon Venables has revealed how he attacked James Bulger's killerfor bragging about brutally murdering the little boy. But Wixted had "stupidly" decided to post the picture at a time when "many other people were getting worked up about the same thing", he added. The court heard that on February 20 2018, around the time of the 25th anniversary of the murder, Wixted posted the photo on his Twitter account, which had more than 15,000 followers, with the words "SHARE SHARE SHARE SHARE". 'I punched his evil little face': Prisoner attacked James Bulger's killer Jon Venables after beast bragged of crime - Mirror Online, Latest News | UK News, Football News and Celeb Gossip | Daily Star. On March 4, 2019, it was announced Venables is to keep his anonymity after a judge ruled it would protect him from "serious violence". The lawyer, representing Ralph and his brother Jimmy, told a court on May 2 that the original injunction granted to Venables was on the basis that he was rehabilitated and did not re-offend. Privacy Policy. If hes complied with prison treatment programmes and continued to make progress, then he stands a strong chance of release. March: Home Secretary Jack Straw says he will not set a date for Thompson and Venables' release. Lifelong anonymity is put in place by courts rarely and is usually in only the most infamous and horrific cases. Its all on CCTV footage. After Jon Venables new conviction for downloading child pornography it is surely time to disclose his new 'secret' identity. An 11-year-old Venables allegedly gloated about taking James from the New Strand Shopping Centre in Bootle, Merseyside in February 1993, saying: 'I done it easy'. Its about nature and nurture. James Heap, 39, of Birmingham, served time at the same Merseyside secure unit as Venables back in 1994. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. By Earlier, Bernard Richmond QC told the court in mitigation that Wixted was "a rather sad and lonely individual who has for many, many years been fighting his own demons". News stories, speeches, letters and notices, Reports, analysis and official statistics, Data, Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports. @ericbristow . Check benefits and financial support you can get, Find out about the Energy Bills Support Scheme, Jon Venables and Robert Thompson - Injunction 30March2021. against the order that allows him to live under a cloak on anonymity. Meanwhile, Heap's revelation comes a week after Venables was sent back to prison for being in possession of child pornography for the second time since his original release on licence in 2001. He said: He was a very troubled person. He murdered two-year-old James with Robert Thompson in Bootle, Merseyside, when they were both 10. "Bearing in mind the magnitude of what they did and the publicity surrounding the case, I always thought they couldn't come to terms with what they had done. 14. A woman has described her horror at discovering that she dated Jon Venables, one of Jamie Bulger's brutal killers. The National Lottery has today revealed details about the golden ticket. He was freed on parole in 2013 and given his fourth new identity since James murder. From calling for DNA tests, to getting a psychic involved - heres a timeline of what has happened. Officials are said to have already begun compiling expert reports to be submitted to the Parole Board, with a file potentially being handed in as soon as April. April 16: Prosecutors handed a police file over the latest allegations. "It was like he wanted me to know who he was and couldnt help himself. Sentencing Wixted, Lord Justice Bean said the High Court had "repeatedly stated" that breaches of the injunction preventing the identification of Venables or Thompson should result in immediate custodial sentences "save in exceptional circumstances". Hes already admitted that he and Thompson were to blame.. A former manager at Red Bank, Pam Hibbert, said: "Actually acknowledging their own responsibility, that's a really big hammer blow to children. The pair tortured and murdered James, whose body was found by a railway line. Venables, now aged 28, was 10 when he and friend Robert Thompson murdered the toddler in Bootle, Merseyside, in 1993. Allegedly Jon Venables has been murdered, said another. March: The European Commission on Human Rights finds that Thompson and Venables were denied a fair trial and fair sentencing by an impartial and independent tribunal. He was vague about his childhood and hated Facebook and the internet, which had made maintaining his anonymity difficult in the past. Laurence Lee represented Jon Venables. A source toldThe Sun: Venables spent three years in prison after his first recall before being freed. The woman, who cannot be named to maintain Venable's anonymity, only realised. The child murderers were sent to a young offenders' institute, where they stayed until their release at the age of 18 in 2001. The newspaper reports that Venables will get a copy of his Parole Board dossier and be offered the chance to appear before the panel to argue in person for his freedom. Outpatient services will resume at the hospital on Monday. July 4: Sources reveal Venables has been granted parole. Jon Venables, one of the killers of toddler James Bulger, struggled to cope after his release from a secure children's home and was jailed for child pornography offences . 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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. He was working at Pizza Hut. James Bulger's mother, Denise Fergus, said Venables should be detained in prison indefinitely. He was like a broken man. But Denise Fergus, James's mum, does not support the proceedings and said her son's killer should keep his anonymity to avoid vigilante justice. Heap also revealed how a young Venables would threaten to 'go after' other inmates and their families on his release and was attacked by other inmates. How dare he try to put the onus back on to me? A woman has described her horror at discovering that she dated Jon Venables, one of Jamie Bulger's brutal killers. He, Picture 1 of 12. is real & he gets done in. So could Jon Venables ever be fully rehabilitated? Read about our approach to external linking. But any full hearing will likely be cloaked in secrecy to safeguard his new identity. Asking the court to suspend any custodial sentence, Mr Richmond said Wixted had not only taken the post down but also decided "not to engage in any discussion about Mr Venables". The boozy 32-year-old is said to have blurted out his ridiculous allegation to a reveller in a packed pub putting his 1million secret identity at risk by talking about the 1993 murder that shocked Britain. "That is so not only because breaches pose a substantial risk to Venables or Thompson, but also because they pose a substantial risk to innocent members of the public who might be mistaken for Venables, as occurred in 2010.". 55. Varadkar admits Ireland can't guarantee accommodation for all Ukrainian refugees as Cabinet greenlights new strategy, "We need to make sure that we're better equipped to accommodate more new arrivals. Bulger was led away from the New Strand . I was saying to my mum, Im sure thats Jon Venables. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. James Bulger killer Jon Venables got drunk at a party and blamed the toddlers mum Denise for leaving him on his own, it has been claimed. The older boys ignored him and continued down to a secluded area near a canal. But soon he began bombarding her with text messages. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. She's now considering quitting her job and moving from the house. Lord Taylor of Gosforth, who was lord chief justice, increased the minimum tariff in the Bulger case to 10 years . To help us improve GOV.UK, wed like to know more about your visit today. Mr Kirby said: "(With) supervision and contact slipping away and being eased off, that is the period when we know now that Jon Venables became vulnerable, his behaviour went out of control, and there wasn't the mechanism there, the system there that he felt he could go and feel happy with. Loose Women star lined up to be Strictly's first contestant in wheelchair, GMB's Kate Garraway reveals crippling cost of caring for her husband Derek, Stephen Bear 'broke behind bars' as his company is shut down before he's jailed, Mum identified after dead baby is found on heathland, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Anthony John Wixted, 51, breached a worldwide ban by posting an alleged picture of Venables, as well as an alias purportedly used by him and the jail he was allegedly being held at. Evil Cornelius Price to be buried in the UK despite Irish funeral rumours, "It was on the gardai's radar because of the policing plan that would have had to be put in place if it was to take place here. October: Lord Chief Justice Lord Woolf reinstates the trial judge's original tariff, paving the way for their release. Actress Tina Malone was given an eight-month suspended sentence in March for sharing a post on Facebook in February 2018 which purportedly included an image and the new name of Venables. That will cost. Now 39, he and his friend Robert Thompson were 10 when they abducted, tortured, and. We were told that for his. and our When he would see her woman on the bus with her boyfriend he would 'blatantly' stare at her, and because the pair had mutual friends they could not help but see each other regularly. Wixted, appearing in court in an orange shirt and a red tie, showed no emotion as he was handcuffed and led away to the cells. He came up close to her face. Jon Venables was 10 when he killed James Bulger (Image: PA) A woman has told of her shock after discovering she had once dated James Bulger's killer Jon Venables as he hid his identity. Feb 27, 2018. 'That included full disclosure about his criminal history, including his role in murdering James Bulger. Later, he told his probation officer his cover story had been compromised, and the officer visited his home to find him destroying a computer hard drive. A girl claiming to be missing Madeleine McCann went viral on the internet two weeks ago. He was just ten years old when he abducted two-year-old James Bulger from a shopping centre in Bootle, Merseyside, with his friend Robert Thompson. Deserves a slow & painful death. On Twitter, rumours have emerged that child killer Jon Venables, who murdered 2-year-old James Bulger in 1993, has been murdered. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Venables developed drugs and drinking problems, which initially went unnoticed by officials, began acting anti-socially, and while on two separate nights out, with a friend, told them he had committed the murder. January: James Bulger's killers win an unprecedented court order from High Court judge Dame Elizabeth Butler-Sloss which grants them anonymity for the rest of their lives. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Thompson told him Sod the gerbils, lets go robbing. He is believed to have lied to other youngsters at the Red Bank unit, saying he was serving time for burglary. 896 likes. "I've always believed the severity of what they [Venables and Thompson] did demanded a far greater sentence," said Mr Kirby. In 2017, he was recalled back to prison after being caught with child abuse images again, and was jailed for 40 months in 2018 after admitting to possessing over 1,000 indecent images. 'He was passionate about politics and was always going to gigs, he loved the same bands as me, so I liked his vibe. For other inquiries, Contact Us. | 43TV The Retro TV Music and Motor Forum THE ULTIMATE RETRO RESOURCE Reply Jon Venables given a New Identity Luke Taylor . "It's a big thing and you have to be very tough with them and not let them make excuses. He is said to have made the boast to prison guards while awaiting sentencing for child porn offences. A few days after meeting Venables, the reveller said he went online and found a current picture of the killer whose identity is protected by a worldwide, lifelong order. Where Are Robert Thompson And Jon Venables Now? Alex Green For Mailonline That will trigger a formal referral process lasting up to another six months in which the Board will decide on whether to hold a full oral hearing or assess the case based on the paperwork. Dont worry we wont send you spam or share your email address with anyone. Each alias is said to cost the taxpayer 250,000. It comes as the Daily Star reports that Venables claimed he was 'possessed by the devil' when he murdered James. Actions Prev 1 Next Reply 2022 Inclusive - 4:3TV All graphics and content are property of 4:3TV. After intensive rehabilitation, the pair were handed new identities. He is sentenced to two years in prison. You have accepted additional cookies. RTE viewers divided over comedian Emma Dorans appearance on Late Late Show, The comedian Emma Doran had viewers in stitches with some of her risqu stories on Friday's Late Late Show, Woman claiming to be Madeleine McCann says her doctor received bombshell phonecall from mother, The claim was made on an Instagram live with Dr Fia Johansson and Julia Wendell, Ireland snow forecast as Met Eireann pinpoints exact date of serious weather change. Wixted also added a link to a local newspaper article about the conditions at the prison in which Venables was allegedly being held with the caption "LOL". Now 39, he and his friend Robert Thompson were 10 when they abducted, tortured, and murdered two-year-old James Bulger in Liverpool in February 1993 in a crime which shocked the nation. No case could tempt me back into court until the bank manager phoned up and said Youd better do some work., Posted: 14th, February 2013 | In: Reviews Comments (4) "There are other ways they could have been dealt with. THE secret fiance of killer Jon Venables has quit social media after receiving death threats and being spat at in the street. Lord Burnett, the Lord Chief Justice, said that, were it not for their personal circumstances, they would have been sent to prison immediately for "serious" breaches of the injunction. July: The eight year sentence tariff set by the trial judge, which has already been increased to 10 years by Lord Chief Justice Lord Taylor of Gosforth, is increased again to 15 years by the Home Secretary Michael Howard. On November 24, 1993, Robert Thompson and Jon Venables were found guilty of the abduction and murder of James Bulger, making them the youngest convicted killers in modern British history. Last week she discovered his true identity when a mutual friend saw an illegal picture of Jon Venables circulated on social media. At the time his words unnerved her but in retrospect they took on an even more chilling meaning. Of course, the powers that be cant say for certain that it is Venables. is broadcast on Thursday at 2235 BST on BBC One, Street fighting in Bakhmut but Russia not in control, Saving Private Ryan actor Tom Sizemore dies at 61, Russian minister laughed at for Ukraine war claims. Social welfare Ireland: How parents can claim two 100 lump sum payments in new benefits boost. And he denied it. To the amazement of many, his girlfriend continues to stand by him, despite knowing about both his conviction for child abuse pictures as well as the murder of Jamie Bulger. Thompson and Venables were 10. The detective who handled the case believes the youth justice system failed Venables. We use some essential cookies to make this website work. Both boys were ordered to be imprisoned until review when they turned 18. Breaches of the order may be a contempt of court, which is punishable by a fine or up to two years imprisonment (or both). 01:14, 28 Nov 2013; A security guard who posted pictures purporting to be of James Bulger's killer Jon Venables as an adult yesterday narrowly avoided jail. 7. Jon Venables needed more supervision not less, according to former detective Albert Kirby. Some had even introduced him to their children. By Anna-Louise Taylor. Dont include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details. Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. The chilling words of Jon Venables' parents have resurfaced 25 years after he killed Jamie Bulger . We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services. Thompson and Venables were 10. November 24: Robert Thompson and Jon Venables, now both aged 11, are convicted of James Bulger's murder following a 17-day trial at Preston Crown Court. Jon Venables, the killer of two-year-old James Bulger, has been refused parole and told he must stay in jail after his child porn conviction According to The Sun, they said: 'Venables told. The labourer added: 'The look on Venables' face as he laughed about the murder will stay with me forever. November 24: Robert Thompson and Jon Venables, now both aged 11, are convicted of James Bulger's murder following a 17-day trial at Preston Crown Court. A 53-year-old woman who posted a photo said to show one of James Bulger's killers on Facebook has avoided jail. Venables was sent to the Red Bank Home in Merseyside and Thompson to Barton Moss Secure Care Centre in Manchester. Sentencing Wixted at the High Court in London on Thursday, Lord Justice Bean, sitting with Mr Justice Jeremy Baker, said: "Save in exceptional circumstances, a deliberate breach of this injunction should result in immediate custody. Here's a link to a local newspaper where there. She could not stop thinking about the kiss they had shared and what might have happened if she had taken things further with him. "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 for himself, Mr Lee says: Twenty years on I find it more difficult to believe I could have taken on the case now that Ive got three children. In 2021, Jon Venables is currently in a maximum Category A jail that has not been disclosed after he was caught with child abuse images. "There is no evidence he has abused children, but I don't think for him to end up indefinitely in a prison is the answer. 3 In their bid to have Venables' identity disclosed, lawyers for Ralph and Jimmy Bulger argued certain details about the killer and his life are "common knowledge" and easily accessible online. 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. On Twitter, rumours have emerged that killer Jon Venables has died. February 14: The toddler's battered body is found by children playing on a freight railway line 200 yards from Walton Lane police station, Liverpool, and more than two miles from the Strand shopping centre.