“NEVER FREE” — JAMES BULGER’S FATHER SPEAKS OUT AS JON VENABLES REMAINS BEHIND BARS

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND — The decades-old James Bulger case is once again under intense scrutiny as his father, Ralph Bulger, continues to argue that Jon Venables should never be released.

Venables was one of the two boys convicted of killing two-year-old James Bulger in 1993. He was released on licence in 2001 but has since been recalled to prison twice after committing further offenses.

ANOTHER BATTLE OVER FREEDOM

Venables remains in custody following his latest recall, and his future has become the subject of renewed attention.

James’ family has consistently opposed his release, arguing that the devastating consequences of the 1993 crime did not end when the original sentence was handed down.

Ralph Bulger has repeatedly maintained that Venables should remain behind bars.

For the family, the issue is not simply about punishment—it is about whether someone responsible for one of Britain’s most notorious crimes can ever safely return to society.

 DECADES LATER, THE PAIN REMAINS

James was only two years old when he was abducted from a shopping center in Bootle, Merseyside, in February 1993.

His death shocked Britain and became one of the most haunting criminal cases in the country’s history.

More than three decades later, his name continues to return to the headlines whenever Venables’ parole prospects are discussed.

COULD VENABLES EVER BE RELEASED?

Any future decision would ultimately depend on the Parole Board, which considers whether an offender presents an unacceptable risk to the public.

Being recalled to prison does not automatically mean Venables will remain imprisoned forever—but it can significantly affect any future application for release.

For James Bulger’s family, however, the position remains clear.

They do not believe Venables should ever be free again.

Thirty-three years later, James Bulger’s family is still fighting for a voice in a decision that could determine what happens next.

Venables’ future is subject to legal and parole processes. Any decision about relea