It has been more than three decades since the brutal murder of two-year-old James Bulger shocked Britain and scarred a nation forever. Yet the pain remains raw for his mother, Denise Fergus — and now, as Jon Venables prepares to face a controversial parole hearing, she is making it clear: she will do everything in her power to stop her son’s killer from ever walking free again.
Denise has lived through an unimaginable nightmare since 1993, when her toddler was abducted and murdered by Venables and Robert Thompson, both just 10 years old at the time. While Thompson has managed to live quietly under a new identity, Venables’ adult life has been marked by repeated arrests, disturbing behavior, and multiple returns to prison. Each time he is considered for parole, Denise is forced to relive the horror of losing James.
Now, on the eve of what many are calling one of the most controversial parole hearings in UK history, Denise has unveiled a dramatic plan. In a powerful statement, she vowed to challenge Venables’ release directly, armed with victim impact statements, petitions signed by tens of thousands, and a team of campaigners determined to prevent him from re-entering society.
“I will fight tooth and nail,” she declared, her voice breaking with emotion. “Enough is enough. He has proven time and again that he is still a danger. He does not deserve freedom — not after what he did to James, and not after what he has done since.”
Her words have reignited a fierce debate across the country. Supporters of Denise argue that Venables’ repeated offenses — including convictions for possessing child abuse images — prove that he remains a serious threat and should never be released. Critics of the parole system say this case highlights a fundamental flaw: that individuals who commit crimes of such brutality should not be given repeated chances to reoffend.
At the same time, some legal experts insist Venables has a right to be considered for parole, sparking outrage among those who believe the justice system is forgetting James. “Every time his name comes up, it feels like James is being killed all over again,” one supporter of Denise wrote online. “How much more does this family have to endure?”
Denise’s campaign is already gaining momentum, with public petitions circulating and promises of protests outside the parole hearing. For her, this is not just about justice — it is about protecting future children from a man she believes will never change.
“This is my life’s mission,” she said firmly. “My son didn’t get a second chance. Why should his killer?”
As the hearing looms, Britain waits anxiously. Will Jon Venables be granted freedom once again? Or will the voice of James Bulger’s mother — echoing the grief, anger, and determination of an entire nation — finally put an end to the cycle of release and reoffending?
One thing is certain: Denise Fergus will not back down. Not now. Not ever.
