Bulger killer Jon Venables set for parole review
Summary
The Parole Board is reviewing whether Jon Venables, one of the killers of James Bulger in 1993, can be released from prison. Venables, first jailed for the murder committed as a boy, has been sent back to prison twice for possessing child abuse images. The review will consider his potential risk to the public if released.Key Facts
- Jon Venables, involved in the murder of James Bulger, has been in and out of prison since his initial release.
- He was first jailed in 1993 alongside Robert Thompson for the murder of a two-year-old.
- Venables was released on licence in 2001 but has been recalled to prison twice for having child abuse images on his computer.
- The Parole Board will review whether Venables can be released, focusing on the risk he may pose to the public.
- The review process includes examining evidence about Venables' behavior and the impact of his crime.
- Robert Thompson, the other person involved in the crime, has not reoffended since his release.
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