It has been more than three decades since the horrifying murder of 2-year-old James Bulger shocked Britain and the world. On that dark February day in 1993, little James was abducted from a shopping centre in Bootle, Merseyside, by two ten-year-old boys — Robert Thompson and Jon Venables — in a crime that became one of the most infamous and haunting cases in modern history.

For years, James’s mother, Denise Fergus, has carried the unbearable weight of that loss while relentlessly campaigning for justice. She has fought against what she believes were failures in the investigation, the justice system’s handling of the killers, and the secrecy that has long surrounded the case.

Now, after decades of frustration, Denise has been given a glimmer of hope: a long-sought public inquiry into the tragic murder of her son has begun to make real progress. This breakthrough comes following renewed calls from campaigners, politicians, and members of the public who insist that too many questions remain unanswered.

Denise expressed both joy and determination in her response:

“I will seek justice for my son until my last breath. This inquiry is not just about the past — it’s about the truth, accountability, and protecting other children in the future.”

The inquiry aims to scrutinize several controversial aspects of the case:

How authorities monitored Venables and Thompson after their release under new identities.

Why Venables reoffended multiple times, raising questions about whether rehabilitation ever truly took place.

The role of government secrecy, which has kept much of the information about the killers hidden from the public under lifelong anonymity orders.

For many in the UK, James Bulger’s case has never stopped being a national wound. It has sparked fierce debates over youth crime, rehabilitation, and victims’ rights. The image of James’s tiny figure being led away by his abductors on grainy CCTV remains etched into collective memory — a chilling symbol of innocence stolen.

Denise’s tireless advocacy has been a driving force in keeping the case alive in the public conscience. Over the years, she has faced backlash, criticism, and even threats, but her resolve has never wavered. The announcement of progress in the inquiry marks not just a step forward in her personal fight, but a wider moment of reckoning for the British justice system.

For supporters of the Bulger family, the inquiry represents hope that transparency and accountability will finally replace silence and secrecy. For Denise, it is the latest chapter in her unwavering mission — not only to honor James’s memory but to ensure his story continues to spark change.

As she poignantly put it:

“James’s life was short, but his impact will be eternal. I won’t stop until the full truth is known.”