James Bulger’s mother, Denise Fergus, says she has no doubt that Jon Venables, who is serving a life sentence for the killing of toddler James Bulger in 1993, would kill again if released. In comments reported by multiple outlets, she urges that Venables faces justice and highlights the repeated trauma she says her family has suffered.
Both sources also report that Fergus is actively engaging with Venables’ ongoing parole process. The Mirror says she has applied for Venables’ parole hearing to be held in public, framing the move as a way to ensure transparency. The coverage emphasizes her view that Venables still poses the greatest danger to other families and the wider public. The outlets focus primarily on her warnings and her efforts related to the hearing, with limited detail on Venables’ stated position or the legal arguments in support of any fresh freedom bid.
Overall, the reporting aligns on Fergus’ stance: she opposes any release and seeks heightened public access to the parole proceedings.
