39 m. ago James Bulger killer Jon Venables' disturbing life after release and spiral into paedophilia

As James Bulger's family learn of Jon Venables' upcoming parole hearing, we have taken a look at the killer's life after his initial release, and disturbing spiral into paedophilia.

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2 h. ago James Bulger killer Jon Venables' eerie life after release and paedophilia nosedive

Jon Venables became the youngest convicted murderer in British modern history alongside Robert Thompson after the brutal killing of James Bulger – and he's been back in prison twice since

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2 h. ago James Bulger killer Jon Venables' eerie life after release and nosedive into paedophilia

Jon Venables became the youngest convicted murderer in British modern history alongside Robert Thompson after the brutal killing of James Bulger – and he's been back in prison twice since

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6 h. ago James Bulger killer's secret life and relationship with man who knew what he'd done

Robert Thompson was one of two sick and twisted murderers who targeted two-year-old James Bulger in 1993 but has largely kept out of the headlines since his release

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8 h. ago James Bulger killer Jon Venables' odd life after release and spiral into paedophilia

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT. As James Bulger's family learn of Jon Venables' upcoming parole hearing, the Mirror takes a look at the killer's life after his initial release, and disturbing spiral into paedophilia

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18 h. ago James Bulger killer Robert Thompson's secret life including 'boyfriend who knows real identity'

Robert Thompson and Jon Venables were both 10 when they murdered two-year-old James Bulger.

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22 h. ago James Bulger killer Robert Thompson's secret life now from 'boyfriend' to shame

Robert Thompson and Jon Venables were both 10 when they murdered two-year-old James Bulger. The pair were given new identities but have followed very different paths in the years since

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3 d. ago James Bulger's dad vows to fight killer Jon Venables after 'Monster' makes freedom bid

Ralph Bulger will hear the parole hearing for Jon Venables, whose latest bid for freedom he has said dredged up decades-old wounds as his son's death anniversary approaches

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4 d. ago James Bulger's mum reveals deepest fear at facing killer Jon Venables

James Bulger's mum Denise Fergus shared her 'anger' and 'distress' as one of her son's killers, Jon Venables, was granted a new parole bid

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4 d. ago James Bulger killer Jon Venables to have latest bid for freedom heard by Parole Board

Fresh hearing for child murderer once again ‘reopens unimaginable trauma’ for James’ loved ones

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4 d. ago Distressed mum's biggest worry over killer of toddler James Bulger

Jon Venables - just 10 when he brutally tortured and killed two-year-old James - has been granted a new parole hearing which could see him back on the streets later this year

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4 d. ago James Bulger's mum to hear voice of son's killer as Jon Venables makes new bid for freedom

His face will be obscured during the hearing to protect his identity

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5 d. ago James Bulger's mum to hear voice of killer Jon Venables in freedom bid

Two-year-old James Bulger was murdered by Robert Thompson and Jon Venables in 1993, when they were themselves just children.

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5 d. ago James Bulger's mum to reopen 'unimaginable trauma' facing son's killer at parole hearing

This is a breaking news story and is being constantly updated by our reporters as the breaking news story develops

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5 d. ago James Bulger mum to reopen 'unimaginable trauma' by facing son's killer at parole hearing

James Bulger's mum has been granted the opportunity to observe the parole hearing of her son's killer Jon Venables after he was granted another freedom bid today

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5 d. ago James Bulger's mum will hear voice of son's killer at Jon Venables freedom bid

The Parole Board has been considering the release of Jon Venables - jailed for murdering two-year-old James Bulger in 1993 and returned to prison after being caught with child abuse videos

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