View the profiles of people named Robert A Thompson. He also told the Mail he feels the pair have been "rewarded not punished" for the horrific attack. Robert Thompson and Jon Venables, both 10, murdered him in cold blood. News and Gossip. 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. The now-36-year-old was co-accused in the crime and equally found guilty of luring James away from New Strand Shopping Centre in Liverpool, England on 12 February 1993 before beating him to death. 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. Though authorities initially thought Bulger had been abducted by an adult, CCTV footage revealed the shocking truth that he had been taken by two kids. To this day, the motive still remains unclear. But according to some sources, Venables does not want to be freed, in part over fears hell re-offend and in part over his inability to avoid drugs. Since then, the two men have taken vastly different paths. Speaking about the murder, he told the Parole Board: Looking back, I very much regret that I did nothing to stop it. Venables was transfixed by him. She was also accused of being a loose woman who was often seen with several different men. Obituary for Robert Lee Thompson, North Little Rock, AR Thompson, 48, who started his new role as Laguna's top cop on Jan. 18, previously held the same position for the city of Dixon in Northern California. In addition, they thought that the kidnappers mightve been 13 or 14 years old, which threw them off track. New leaked photos of James Bulger killer Jon Venables prompts - mirror But the President of the Family Division Sir Andrew McFarlane rejected the bid, saying it was in place to protect Venables from being "put to death". Sorry i should of mentioned that there identities have been changed entirely to protect them from the public so they have a chance to live normal lives. Registered in England. When the others went to bed, hed stay up for a further 20 minutes watching television. Jon Venables. There was also a young rapist in his unit. They then brutally tortured and murdered him before placing his body onto train tracks. He said Thompson soon seemed to set about becoming "likeable". The courtroom was totally packed with reporters, and I felt paralysed by their attention. Is it the goriness? 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All Rights Reserved. Thompson's was 18ft by 12ft with a bed, desk, chairs, table and bookcase and an en suite shower and toilet. Where is Robert Thompson now? - The Sun | The Sun But I suspect you wouldn't have known that. I shouldnt have let go of his hand, Fergus later said. Robert and Jon would sexually abuse, assault, and murder Bulger before dumping his body. Though many people on the streets believed that the three boys were siblings, others were concerned about Thompson and Venables aggressive behavior toward Bulger. 2023 Hearst UK is the trading name of the National Magazine Company Ltd, 30 Panton Street, Leicester Square, London, SW1Y 4AJ. What On Earth Has Happened To Robert Thompson The Bulger Killer?? By A staff writer for All Thats Interesting, Marco Margaritoff has also published work at outlets including People, VICE, and Complex, covering everything from film to finance to technology. Due to the national furor surrounding their case, they were both given new identities. The seriousness of this didn't set in untill my friend mentioned that he did abit of researching and is confident that this inmate is Robert Thompson. 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. 121 Jon Venables Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images CREATIVE Collections Project #ShowUs Creative Insights EDITORIAL VIDEO BBC Motion Gallery NBC News Archives MUSIC BLOG BROWSE PRICING ENTERPRISE VisualGPS INSIGHTS BOARDS CART SIGN IN Editorial Images Images Creative Editorial Video Creative Editorial FILTERS CREATIVE EDITORIAL At trial in 1993, Thompson was painted as the ringleader, leading Venables on at every turn. Though not much is known about his current whereabouts, he is reportedly in a stable relationship with a man who is fully aware of his past. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Robert was by no means alone in having committed a horrific crime, said the social worker. I said to the other staff that we should take him back to his room and take away his TV or some other privilege, which was the procedure. After questioning Thompson and Venables, Detective Phil Roberts said, As far as Im concerned that day I stared evil in the face., Roberts continued, They were a match made in hell. It is a stupid conspiracy theory. Though Thompson tried very hard not to incriminate himself while he was speaking to the interrogators, he failed when he gave a detailed account of what James Bulger had been wearing on the day he was killed. More details are known about Thompson early life. He knew he could get just what he wanted by staying out of trouble. Just a couple of days later, Bulger was found on the same railway track where his killers had left him. The Boy in the Chimney - Los Angeles Times After murdering Bulger, Thompson and Venables placed his body on the railway track in an attempt to make his death look accidental. What about his mum, will you tell her Im sorry?. He was a 10-yr-old kid then. Exact date yellow weather warning for snow and ice forecast to hit UK - will you be affected? Hed say things like, I want a drink. Confession clears mystery in 'Blind Faith' killing - Inquirer.com Though Bulgers mother Denise Fergus had been holding his hand, she had briefly let go to pay for groceries, only to look down with horror and realize that her child had vanished. Thompson and Venables were 10. I'm really stuck on what do. After a three-week trial, the jury took only five hours to render a guilty verdict for the boys. ROBERT THOMPSON OBITUARY Robert Nile Thompson Fishers - Robert Nile Thompson, 84, of Fishers, Indiana passed away, Friday, June 5, 2020 surrounded by his loved ones. That was the biggest mistake of my life. Robert Thompson Bookmark How James Bulger killer Robert Thompson vanished without a trace Documentaries Bookmark What happened to James Bulger's killers Jon Venables and Robert Thompson?. Though it was quickly dismissed by the Federal Police as a mistake and then the situation was swept aside never to be heard of again. Trial date set for man charged in Preston biker murder Venables has not been punished for this offence. r/AskReddit is the place to ask and answer thought-provoking questions. l the answer is no to any of those then you should give up any ideas of ten minutes of fame and get on with your life. During their November 1993 trial, the world was equally shocked and outraged that two young boys could have the capacity to viciously murder a toddler. In The Year 2022, Where Is Robert Thompson? - Royal Pitch On birthdays, theyd get 25. 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. Minden Pictures is recognized worldwide as the foremost provider of wildlife and nature stock photography for use by publishing and advertising professionals. Something went wrong, please try again later. He was fifth in a family of seven children. Its also reported that Ann used alcohol to cope and became depressed, even attempting to take her own life. i somehow think not. Thompson was the Pied Piper. Join Facebook to connect with Robert A Thompson and others you may know. Thompson and Venables eventually arrived near a railway track in Walton. 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. 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. They served eight years in jail and were released on life-long parole in 2001, given new identities at the time. Though they were known to be rule-breakers, they mostly dabbled in low-level criminal activity, like stealing small items from stores and throwing them down mall escalators. She turned to drink and fell into depression, as well as allegedly trying to take her own life with an overdose. He would get excited at these visits and would keep asking when she was coming. It is believed Thompson remains in a long-term relationship with a man who knows his real identity. 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.". There are interviews with boys that were in the same unit as JV, look into them. Join Facebook to connect with Robert Thompson and others you may know. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Welcome to the Digital Spy forums. He and pal Jon Venables were ten when they abducted and mutilated James in Bootle, Merseyside, in 1993. In a statement he said: The public know we cannot comment on individual cases that are going through the system and I think the Justice Secretary explained the particular constraints in this case., By He said: This is why I felt unable to admit my part in the murder. This week 23 years ago, a NSW mum did the unthinkable. The youngster had no record of violence before he was found guilty of killing two-year-old James Bulger. Is it the goriness? The management wanted him there. I know that and its best that they do but it doesn't mean i agree with it. The documents are featured in Channel 5s James Bulger: The New Revelations, at 9pm tonight. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Robert Thompson. Bulger holds. The social worker said he thought while Thompson didn't seem to hate his time in prison, he was unlikely to end up back there. Post continues. Jon Venables Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images They were released on licence in 2001 after serving eight years for the murder and were both given new identities. The killers were jailed for life but released on licence with new identities in 2001. Robert Thompson. Sir John Thomas and Mr Justice Tugendhat, today sitting at the High Court in London, said that Liddle, of Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, and Harkins, of Bridlington, East Yorkshire, knew they were breaking the law and it was no excuse to claim others were also identifying the killers. 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. Why are we all so obsessed with True Crime? 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. The Judges robes included gloves and a black cloth, which I asked my lawyers about, and the answer frightened me. I am deeply ashamed of what I did, of having played a part in this horrible murder.. August 10, 2022. And no one ever recognised him. During his trial, he was obsessed with watching the reports of the case, seeing the van on TV driving him to court. Along with Robert Thompson, Venables was jailed for torturing and battering two-year-old James Bulger in Liverpool in February 1993. Ask yourself whether you would receive any thanks for doing so, whether you would achieve anything, and whether it would be in the public interest. 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 staged picture of a boy with his eyes closed holding a stuffed toy was shared on Facebook to mock Robert Thompson in a family feud. The cops soon checked both boys homes. The pair tortured and murdered James, whose body was found by a railway line. During days out, he never stepped out of line. Both Venables and Robert Thompson were given new identities by the court after being found guilty of murdering the toddler when they were 10 years old. It was 20 years ago, it's been dealt with. Security cameras caught the three children walking outside at 3:42 p.m. By that point, Fergus had already alerted mall security, who made several announcements to shoppers about the missing child. At first, he would ask us when the news was on but he very quickly learned the times of all the bulletins, so in the end we would just leave him with the remote control. 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. A freak of nature. I am not au fait with the law.. A picture taken from CCTV footage shows the tot being taken by the hand in what would become one of the defining images of the shocking case. A social worker who spent eight years observing his behaviour on a daily basis has come forward to reveal to The Mail on Sunday how Thompsons life unfolded during his time in detention. Venables and Thompson abducted, tortured and killed two-year-old James in Liverpool in 1993 when they were both aged just 10. Robert Thompson, Writer: The 'Devil. Robert Thompson Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images Patrick Daley Thompson's secret deal from Bridgeport bank shut down for He retired as the chief. Robert Thompson boasts killing James Bulger gave him a better life Denise Fergus and her then-husband Ralph Bulger were worried sick. Robert Thompson was born on March 8, 1955, and died at age 29 years old in September 1984. 'He always sat there sucking his thumb, a habit he didnt lose despite our best efforts until he was 14.. Perhaps the emotions that registered across his face as he did so were easy to read. A freak of nature. It is believed Thompson remains in a long-term relationship with a man who knows his real identity. But he didnt seem bothered. But I believe Venables in particular put enormous temptation out there by posting pictures of himself on social networking sites like Facebook and MySpace. James Patrick Bulger (16 March 1990 - 12 February 1993) was a boy from Kirkby, England, who was murdered on 12 February 1993, when aged two. Along with a female social worker, I was assigned to him as a chaperone.. A 53-year-old woman who posted a photo said to show one of James Bulger's killers on Facebook has avoided jail. On February 12, 1993, Robert Thompson and Jon Venables abducted a 2-year-old boy named James Bulger from the New Strand Shopping Centre in Bootle, England. Because of this, theres not a lot known about Thompsons post-prison life. Then, according to your theory, he raped and murdered a 6-year-old girl. Robert Thompson - News, views, gossip, pictures, video - Irish Mirror Ian Gallagher, Mail on Sunday Chief Reporter I remember looking at the crowds passing him and thinking, If only you knew! Ive also seen him out drinking in pubs. There was a fear that the locals would grow suspicious, so he had to leave.. But he is not a murderer. "They got a first class education, counsellors and therapists while Jamess family was thrown to the wolves with our grief. Bedtime was 10pm, the same for all the inmates. It was a good 40 minutes before he eventually went to his room. I didnt feel it was possible for me to make an admission of my involvement, having seen the public reaction to the crime, and to myself and Jon Venables as the people accused of that crime. But in statements that convinced the Parole Board to free him in 2001, he said: 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. But unfortunately, their story didnt end in 1993. Picture: Supplied Thompson and Venables abducted and tortured James Bulger before putting him on a railway line in 1993. Tina McGuire breached a worldwide ban on revealing Jon Venables's current identity by. ROBERT Thompson abducted and tortured to death two-year-old James Bulger alongside his partner in crime Jon Venables when they were just ten years old. Pssst! Want to see what Jon Venables looks like now? Thompson has lived "incident free" yeah he just hasn't been caught.. 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. Robert Thompson Obituary (1935 - 2020) - Fishers, IN - The Indianapolis We deep dive, on Mamamia Out Loud. Venables has been known to brag about who he is & what he has done, he is the one who the police have been able to catch in the act because he is that stupid. The Guardian reports when he was five years old, his father abandoned the family, leaving his mother, Ann, devastated. In one of the most chilling photos in recent times, Venables was captured holding the 2-year-old James Bulger as Robert walked ahead of the pair. He must be 29 now. Email us attips@the-sun.co.ukor call 0207 782 4368 . ROBERT Thompson abducted and tortured to death two-year-old James Bulger alongside his partner in crime Jon Venables when they were just ten years old. They went out that day to kill I truly believe that. A surveillance camera shows the abduction of two-year-old James Bulger from the Bootle. Watch Now . Confidential. Who was Wu Lien-teh and who was his wife Ruth? Or have i stumbled across something credible? He used a mouse as his signature and trademark, hence the nickname. Robert Thompson - IMDb He's served his time and, unlike Venables, doesn't appear to have been in any serious trouble since (you can be sure the media would have be on it if he had), so it's none of our business what he's doing now. And a lot closer to home than you'd think. Robert Thompson: Social worker who looked after James Bulger killer Picture: Supplied Now Venables is reportedly terrified of being attacked or killed in jail, where he is serving time following a recent conviction for downloading child pornography, and has begged authorities for an operation to change his looks. Robert Thompson, now 36, said he was a "better person" due to his years in jail for the 1993 abduction and murder that shocked the world. Though Venables father was still in the picture, his mother was known to be harsh toward the young boy. But then it became apparent that he was what we call a typical care kid even though he hadnt been in care. Published: 20:00, 29 Sep 2021 Updated: 20:24, 29 Sep 2021 ROBERT Thompson abducted and tortured to death two-year-old James Bulger alongside his partner in crime Jon Venables when they were. I shouldnt have let go.. In the early days, however, Thompson was only interested in the television news, which he watched silently and alone in a corner of the units main social area. Interview with the Assassin Watch Now . 'All the children received about 60 a month in clothing allowances and spending money. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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. Facebook gives people the. Robert Thompson - IMDb They were removed from the platform but not before the images were shared countless times in violation of a worldwide court injunction which prevents images of the pair from being published or shared online. He was preceded in death by wife of 66 years . This image became the one we picture when the murder is discussed, just as Jon Venables became the focus of discussions about the crime and the trial. After the. I should say permanent solitary confinement because apparently there was a "hit" placed on him by the other inmates because of the crime that he is in jail for.
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