So why is no one talking about Robert Thompson? Ian Gallagher, Mail on Sunday Chief Reporter But he is not a murderer. Robert was by no means alone in having committed a horrific crime, said the social worker. Former Mr Universe Calum von Moger has issued a desperate plea after his brother disappeared last week, with police finding his car on Friday. Two men who posted pictures purporting to show toddler James Bulgers killers as adults avoided jail today. Interview with the Assassin Watch Now . It was a good 40 minutes before he eventually went to his room. Even if i wanted money for this, it wouldn't make a difference would it? He had passed five GCSEs, taken A-levels and enjoyed trips to the Lake District and even to the theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon. He was initially detained in 2010 for possessing such images, but then freed in . See more results for Dale Thompson. I always heard that Robert was somewhat the more psychotic one out of the two. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. The child killer was released from a young offenders institution under licence in 2001 and has not re-offended since. During days out, he never stepped out of line. Though both boys had killed Bulger, Roberts believed that Thompson was in charge. And Roberts wasnt the only one. James Bulgers parents, pictured one day before their child was found dead. There were punch-ups and it quickly became obvious that he was not to be messed with. They left the toddlers body on a railway line for police to discover two days later. Venables and Robert Thompson were 10 when they killed the two-year-old in 1993, having snatched him from a shopping centre in Bootle, Merseyside. The portrait he paints may surprise: It is of someone who managed to divorce himself from a crime which shocked the world, who emerged from his secure unit aged 18 as a popular, likeable lad and, above all, singularly confident chillingly so. 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. 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. Meanwhile, Robert Thompson and Jon Venables led the toddler far away from the mall and toward another town. Bedtime was 10pm, the same for all the inmates. Robert Lee Thompson. Or have i stumbled across something credible? James Bulger being kidnapped by Jon Venables and Robert Thompson, as seen on CCTV footage. Umm where's my "outrage"? This crime went to court where he either plead guilty or was found guilty and sentenced for life. However, the psychiatrists were not able to find a motive for this horrific crime. From 1993 to 2001, Venables served time in the Red Bank secure unit in St. Helens, Merseyside. Once, he was involved in a confrontation with another youth, and he was really angry, but in a controlled sulky way. But he didnt seem bothered. These children are cocky and streetwise, know the system and know their rights and what they can get away with. Although he had been locked up for four years, Thompson didnt find his first foray on to the streets in any way alarming. Venables on the other hand, has been returned to prison twice for child pornography related offences. Dean Liddle and Neil Harkins were prosecuted by Attorney General Dominic Grieve for snubbing a ban which prevents Jon Venables and Robert Thompson being identified. But that wasnt the last he heard of him. Robert Thompson and Jon Venables were arrested on February 18, 1993, a little less than a week after the murder. and He simply fell into the routine and seemed to put it all behind him.. But by 4:15 p.m., there was no sign of the boy and so he was quickly reported missing to the police. 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. Now the first cop on the scene has revealed what he saw. The pair, who posted the. James Patrick Bulger (16 March 1990 - 12 February 1993) was a two-year-old boy from Kirkby, Merseyside, England, who was abducted, tortured, and murdered by two 10-year-old boys, Robert Thompson (born 23 August 1982) and Jon Venables (born 13 August 1982), on 12 February 1993. 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. Or the simple attraction of a good story? This could of all been prevented if Robert Thompson was locked away in the first place! Thompson, who was seen as the more dominant of the two and, according to Venables police statement was the one who started throwing bricks at him (James) first, has not been in trouble since. To his amazement, he was working as a steward, shepherding crowds into a stadium. But there was another mugshot taken that day, and another boy found guilty of this unbelievably despicable crime. A surveillance camera shows the abduction of two-year-old James Bulger from the Bootle. The pair tortured and murdered James, whose body was found by a railway line. Find Robert Thompson's address, phone number, email, photos, and social media accounts. He was never a trouble-maker, but he would square up to any kid who came at him, who wanted to make a name for himself by having a go at Robert Thompson. I am not au fait with the law.. Apparently they all know, but they have signed agreements not to say anything, plus British law forbids media discussion on the matter. 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. In addition, he is well known as a specialist in macro photography. During the murder trial in November 1993, Thompson was depicted as the leader, and Venables the follower. They threw millions at it., By the time he reached 14, Thompson was going on regular outings to a nearby shopping centre. Why can't he just go to his coworkers/boss? He was extremely persuasive, and used this to extract what he wanted from senior staff. He and pal Jon Venables were ten when they abducted and mutilated James in Bootle, Merseyside, in 1993. "The reality is that the case for varying the injunction has simply not been made.". The Justice Department said last week simply that the decision to return Venables to jail was made because he had breached the terms of his release. In 2010 a social worker who looked after the boy described his behaviour in prison to the Daily Mail. Email us attips@the-sun.co.ukor call 0207 782 4368 . ROBERT LEE THOMPSON, 91, of North Little Rock, Ark., transitioned on the 20th of January 2021 at home surrounded by his family. The centre, which housed 14 young offenders all deemed either a danger to others or themselves, was divided into three units, of which one was for girls. 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. I actually supported them being released at 18. The pair posted pictures on Twitter and Facebook purporting to depict Jon Venables and Robert Thompson as adults. 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. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. He holds dual bachelor's degrees from Pace University and a master's degree from New York University. Robert Thompson and Jon . Now 38, It is believed that he is still living in the UK. I didnt have a clue it was illegal, she told the Daily Star on Sunday. In November 1993, Robert Thompson and Jon Venables became the youngest convicted murderers in British history. He had passed five GCSEs, taken A-levels and enjoyed trips to the Lake District and even to the theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon. However, in 2006 it was reported he was in a long-term relationship with a man who knows who knew he really was and that they lived in the North West of England. 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. Another investigator said Thompson "would cry whenever there would be an awkward situation," to avoid questioning. Though they were unsuccessful, Thompson and Venables didnt give up. 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. And why on earth would you want to!? info@mindenpictures.com 831 661 5551 Login Register. Robert Thompson was born on March 8, 1955, and died at age 29 years old in September 1984. He was arrested yet again in 2017 for the same crime. That was off limits. What lay behind this, I think, was that no one wanted to upset him because they were afraid of what the consequences might be. More details are known about Thompson early life. Why are we all so obsessed with True Crime? Post continues. Confidential Watch Now . When I found out, I told him it wasnt a good idea as he would be marked for life. She was also accused of being a loose woman who was often seen with several different men. But if he's in permanent solitary confinement - in prison - then he's not 'at large' and therefore not a threat to the public, correct? Alien Species Watch Now The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. One day, he simply wasnt there any more, said the social worker, who quit the detention centre some years ago. i somehow think not. Looking back, I suppose we simply had to be professional and get on with it.. Days and nights followed a similar pattern. 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. On birthdays, theyd get 25. It's not on hiding information about anything else he might do. As part of the conditions of their release, they were required to end contact with each other. Robert Thompson, 10 years of age, poses for a mugshot for British police (Getty Images) Police believe that Thompson was the ringleader behind the attack, who urged Venables to follow him.. Bulger disappeared from the New Strand Shopping Centre in Bootle, near Liverpool, while accompanying his mother. Meanwhile, court-appointed psychiatrists said that both Thompson and Venables knew the difference between right and wrong. He said: My trial was an ordeal. He was born to Robert Sr. (a Vietnam Veteran) and Shelly (a medical professional). Related: Troopers found Thompson shot in the neck in his car. All Rights Reserved. "During his trial, he was obsessed with watching the reports of the case, seeing the van on TV driving him to court. The children were woken at 8.20am and, after getting showered and having breakfast, made their way to lessons. Thompson reportedly did well in school and took an interest in theatre and art. Finally, they hit Bulger over the head with a 22-pound iron bar. Facebook gives people the power. Statements made by Robert Thompson, the accomplice to Jon Venables in the murder of James Bulger, have been released and they reveal some startling and twisted comments made by the convicted murderer. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Start your FREE search now! But the Prime Minister has rejected calls for details to be released. Robert Lee Thompson, 75, of North Little Rock, left this world unexpectedly due to heart complications, Sunday, January 15, 2023. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. He was very bright and, though it is easy to say, under different circumstances he could have gone on to great things.". Wikimedia Commons James Bulger being kidnapped by Jon Venables and Robert Thompson, as seen on CCTV footage. He would get excited at these visits and would keep asking when she was coming. He was a 10-yr-old kid then. My wife was appalled that I was looking after Robert Thompson and it was the same with the partners of the other staff. At first, Thompson denied everything. Something went wrong, please try again later. Grainy shopping mall security video showed toddler James Bulger being led away by Jon Venables and Robert Thompson. But they were against it. Clickhereto upload yours. She was there for about a year before being released.. 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. Some witnesses later reported that the older boys roughed up Bulger in plain sight, kicking, punching, and shaking him. Not surprisingly, he was monosyllabic and sullen when we were first introduced, like all the children when they first arrive, he said. Email us attips@the-sun.co.ukor call 0207 782 4368 . Join Facebook to connect with Robert A Thompson and others you may know. Facebook gives people the. In 2013, two men were given suspended prison sentences for posting images they claimed to be of Venables and Thompson on Facebook in contravention of Britains Contempt of Court Act 1981. He says he is a dead man walking and is terrified once people discover who he is he will be killed, a prison source told The Star. I had heard of it before and never thought much of it until a old family friend presented me with new evidence. 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. Press J to jump to the feed. The sheer number of people required to stay quiet is absurd, as is the fact that they ONLY reason the media ban is in place is because Thompson is attempting to live in society without being killed by vigilantes. Venables has reportedly now been moved to a segregated unit for his own safety and said to be on suicide watch. 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. Robert Thompson (L) and James Bulger (R) (Image: BWP Media via Getty Images/ PA Wire) Denise Fergus and her husband Stuart (Image: Peter Byrne/PA Wire) In a Twitter exchange with a former soldier, Stuart Fergus - James' mum Denise's second husband - claimed Thompson had disobeyed the rules of his release. But I suspect you wouldn't have known that. And when the subject of the toddlers murder was raised by staff or other children, it was always met with the same shrugged response: It was something that happened, and I dont want to discuss it with you.. He wouldnt scream or shout like the others. Robert and Jon would sexually abuse, assault, and murder Bulger before dumping his body. I think Thompson was in charge, but they both attacked James. Both boys were ordered to be imprisoned until review when they turned 18. There were also trips to nearby woodland where the child killer would roam largely unfettered, though under the watchful eye of his chaperones. He was also close to the manager at the unit and theyd sit talking and laughing together. Post continues. Those responsible say they. Indeed, if. Robert Thompson, now 36, said he is a "better person" thanks to his years in prison but apologised for murdering the two-year-old. They were clearly very close.. In "General". two men were given suspended prison sentences, Protest erupts after Projects Jesus sex joke, Trauma after cannibal killer crime scene. There was a fear that the locals would grow suspicious, so he had to leave.. DIGITAL SPY, PART OF THE HEARST UK ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK. 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. 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. Lowry and Russian abstract artist Wassily Kandinsky and photographs of his family, including one of his baby brother. 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. Andrew Chapman for MailOnline He very quickly became influenced by the staff around him and turned into something else, someone more likeable, although he always had an unnerving tendency to look straight through you. Thompsons was 18ft by 12ft with a bed, desk, chairs, table and bookcase and an en suite shower and toilet. "My decision is in no way a reflection on the applicants themselves, for whom there is a profoundest sympathy," he said. It was ridiculous. 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. you're alone and you face the world alone, the same as I'm doing now." Not only did they find blue paint on Venables jacket, but they also found blood on Thompsons shoes. 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. By the time Bulger was dead, he had sustained 42 brutal injuries in total. View our online Press Pack. Browsing Robert Thompson; 3167; 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. 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. PA Images/Getty ImagesThe Liverpool railway embankment where James Bulgers body was found. "The reality is that the case for varying the injunction has simply not been made.". 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. The toddler was found two days later on a railway embankment with horrific injuries inflicted with an iron bar and bricks; his body was left across a track, where it was cut in two by a train to make it look like an accident. 0. They went out that day to kill I truly believe that. Confidential. They went out that day to kill I truly believe that. His comments came after it was reported that James Bulgers killer, now 27, had carried out a sickening sex attack. He never beat up anyone badly or indulged in gratuitous acts of violence. Watch Now . This seemed to strike a chord with him and he quickly changed his mind., He added: Robert was easy enough to get along with but was never a touchy-feely kind of guy. 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. "Pure evil, I will never change my mind about that.". On February 12, 1993, Robert Thompson and Jon Venables kidnapped 2-year-old James Bulger in Bootle, England. But in 1993, these two British boys became cold-blooded killers and murdered a toddler. I just feel extremely uneasy knowing that hes killed another child and almost no one knows about it. He has also tested positive for drugs on multiple occasions and costs the tax payer millions as efforts to keep his identity secret become tougher. I didnt feel able to give evidence.. , updated It is understood the alleged assault is the most serious in a series of violent incidents involving Venables, who is said to be a heavy drinker with a temper. There was plenty of pure evil inside his unit. If he committed a serious crime he'd be held, tried and if found guilty, sent to jail again. Join Facebook to connect with Robert Thompson and others you may know. If innocent, put back into society, hidden again. But I believe Venables in particular put enormous temptation out there by posting pictures of himself on social networking sites like Facebook and MySpace. Wait, I'm confused. They then led him to an area called Walton in Liverpool, where they tortured him, beat him to death, and abandoned his body on a railway track in an effort to make his murder look like an accident. 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. His body would be found two days later by a group of horrified teenage boys who were playing in the area. . r/AskReddit is the place to ask and answer thought-provoking questions. 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. He is well aware that he has to keep out of and away from any aggravation or he will back inside. It was 20 years ago, it's been dealt with. He added: I said on Wednesday that I was unable to give further details of the reasons for Jon Venables return to custody, because it was not in the public interest to do so. Is it the goriness? It is believed Thompson remains in a long-term relationship with a man who knows his real identity. Later, a TV and games console were added, and in his teenage years he decorated the walls with prints of paintings by L.S. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. And on one occasion the social worker met Thompson by chance at a major sporting event being held in the North-West. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. 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. He said he accused Venables, adding: I was too frightened to accept any blame myself.. Thompson and Venables led Bulger away from the New Strand Shopping Centre in Bootle, after his mother had taken her . I saved myself from Royal life, Harry says & insists 'sharing's an act of service', Love Island's Olivia Hawkins breaks silence as she returns to the UK, Loose Women star lined up to be Strictly's first contestant in wheelchair, Coronation Street fans horrified as Amy Barlow is raped in disturbing scenes, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. MORE: WOMAN UNWITTINGLY DATED JAMES BULGER KILLER. How insane it is getting older. Then, according to your theory, he raped and murdered a 6-year-old girl. 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. I'm angry! "When I went down there," to Louisiana to . Dean Liddle and Neil Harkins were prosecuted by Attorney General Dominic Grieve for snubbing a ban which prevents Jon Venables and Robert Thompson being identified. Robert Thompson and John Venables led James on a 2 and a half mile walk towards a canal where the Thompson and Venables joked about pushing James in. The youngster had no record of violence before he was found guilty of killing two-year-old James Bulger. Thompson and Venables were 10. Venables knows that there are plenty of people who are willing to do a life sentence to have him dead. Shameless actor Tina Malone is one of several members of the public who now face the possibility of prosecution after she shared a tweet said to reveal the new identity of Venables and that of his girlfriend, according to reports in the UK press. The cops soon checked both boys homes. ONE of James Bulgers killers says he has had a better life as a result of murdering the toddler. They left the toddler's body on a railway line for police to discover two days later. But he denied the pair sexually assaulted James before killing him and revealed he and Venables never spoke about the attack. All the inmates had their own rooms which were locked at night. They first attempted to lure a three-year-old girl and her two-year-old brother away from their mother. Along with Robert Thompson, Venables was jailed for torturing and battering two-year-old James Bulger in Liverpool in February 1993. Minden Pictures is recognized worldwide as the foremost provider of wildlife and nature stock photography for use by publishing and advertising professionals. They hit it off instantly and did nothing to disguise their attraction for each other, said the social worker. 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". There was also concern in some quarters that unlike Thompson, he seemed to revel in his notorious past and might let slip his true identity. Since then, the two men have taken vastly different paths. After a three-week trial, the jury took only five hours to render a guilty verdict for the boys. In fact, after this incident, he even secured himself a later bedtime. It's disgusting. BWP Media/Getty Images Jon Venables and Robert Thompson, pictured after their arrest for the murder of James Bulger. We deep dive, on Mamamia Out Loud. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. His body had been severed in two by a train. I believe the only way to prevent him from killing another baby like James is to keep him locked up for life, Ralph Bulger said in response to the parole boards decision. He has applied for release this summer, a move which is strongly opposed by James mother Denise Fergus. Though nearly three decades have passed, the story of Robert Thompson and Jon Venables remains shocking to this day. The statements also reveal that Venables, now back in jail for possessing indecent images, reacted angrily when told Sun readers collected coupons calling for him to be locked up for life. "They joined in that campaign and we cannot accept it is in any way exculpatory that others were doing it. Who was Wu Lien-teh and who was his wife Ruth? But protected by draconian rules, Thompson, 27, has a new identity now, a new life, and according to someone who knew him well, is unlikely to make the same mistake as his former friend. His dad abandoned the family five years before Bulger's murder - leaving mum Ann devastated. During his trial, he was obsessed with watching the reports of the case, seeing the van on TV driving him to court. James Bulger was two when he was murdered on 12 February 1993. Aged ten, Thompson arrived at the detention centre in the North of England the day after his arrest in February 1993, and remained there until his release in 2001. I, personally, wish Mr and Mrs Bulger and their families to know that I am desperately sorry for what I did, and aware of the enormity of what I did.. 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 Jon Venables. When the others went to bed, hed stay up for a further 20 minutes watching television. 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. Imagine if you had a child that died, knowing that they could still be around if it wasn't for a stupid judge in another country who thought Robert Thompson was fit for the public. and Around 30 men marched up a busy street in Sydneys inner west on Friday night chanting the Hail Mary sparked by a joke about Jesus by a queer comedian. 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. Before long, an anonymous caller reported to the police that Thompson and Venables were behind the murder, revealing that both boys had been absent from school on the day of Bulgers disappearance and that there may have been some criminal evidence on Venables jacket. But it was never a case of brotherly hugs or anything like that. 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 we. 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. His dad abandoned the family five years before Bulger's murder - leaving mum Ann devastated. He just dealt with it in a very cool, confident way, like a mini Clint Eastwood. 20:38 EST 06 Mar 2010 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. His father had abandoned the family early on, causing his depressed mother to turn to alcohol and even attempt suicide. At one stage you only had to do a search on Google and dozens of images came up. He stood rooted to the spot in the lounge area. Our motivation throughout has been solely to ensure that some extremely serious allegations are properly investigated and that justice is done.. In 2010, it was. The Liverpool railway embankment where James Bulgers body was found. The High Court injunction put in place by Judge Elizabeth Butler-Sloss states: Any depiction, image in any form, photograph, film or voice recording made or taken on or after 18 February 1993, which purports to be of Jon Venables or Robert Thompson or any description which purports to be of their physical appearance, voices or accents at any time since that date is in breach of the order.

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