“I’LL BE THERE.” — James Bulger’s Heartbroken Mum VOWS To Face Kill3r Jon Venables At Parole Hearing-lll
The heartbroken mother of James Bulger has vowed to attend her son’s killer’s upcoming parole hearing — so she can look him in the eye and remind him he’s never been forgiven.
Denise Fergus, whose two-year-old son was abducted and brutally murdered in 1993, says she will fight to be present at the hearing of Jon Venables, one of the two boys convicted of the horrific crime.
Now 41, Venables has applied for parole once again — despite already being denied in December 2023 and reoffending twice since his initial release.
Speaking to the Mirror, Denise said: “This is mental torture for me. His parole was rejected just five months ago because he wasn’t considered safe. What’s changed? He’s got a lifelong record of reoffending. When do we ever get a break from this nightmare?”
Denise hopes new laws allowing victims’ families to attend parole hearings will give her the chance to confront Venables directly. “I will do whatever it takes to sit in that room, to let him know we haven’t gone away, we haven’t forgiven, and we will never stop fighting,” she said. “I want the parole board to understand he hasn’t changed — and I believe he will kill again if he’s ever freed.”
James Bulger was killed 30 years ago after being abducted -Credit:Liverpool Echo
The legislation, rolled out across England and Wales, could pave the way for Denise to finally speak at the hearing later this year. She and her husband Stuart recently met with Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood to raise concerns over Venables’ possible release.
While she was told Venables is still being held as a Category A prisoner due to the threat he poses, Denise said past broken promises have made her cautious. “We’ve been burned before,” she admitted. “But the Justice Secretary seemed to take it seriously and said she’d keep us updated. We expect a formal letter any day now saying the parole process has begun.”
Denise, who lives in Merseyside with her family, said she had only just started enjoying some normality again — before being thrown “back into battle mode.”
“We shouldn’t have to keep going through this,” she said. “He should never be considered for parole, ever.”
James Bulger with his mum Denise Fergus
James Bulger’s murder remains one of the UK’s most disturbing crimes. On February 12, 1993, the toddler was snatched from the Strand shopping centre in Bootle while his mum briefly looked away to pay for meat at the butcher’s.
CCTV captured the moment two ten-year-old boys — Jon Venables and Robert Thompson — walked James out of the centre. They led him over two miles to a railway line, where they tortured and killed him.
The young killers were detained for just eight years before being released on licence in 2001 with new identities. Venables has since been jailed twice for possessing child abuse images, reigniting public anger and Denise’s relentless campaign to keep him locked up.
His most recent parole denial in December 2023 was seen as a small victory for James’ family — but now they face another agonising fight to ensure Venables remains behind bars.
Rep. Ilhan Omar Intensifies Criticism of Federal Immigration Enforcement
Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota sharply escalated her criticism of the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement operations on Monday, accusing federal agents of treating Minneapolis as an occupying force and again calling for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s resignation or impeachment.
In remarks to constituents in Minneapolis, Omar repeatedly described the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other federal officers in the city as an inappropriate use of government authority, saying the situation has created fear among local residents. Omar said Minneapolis is “currently under occupation” and cited concerns about schools, hospitals and daily life as evidence of what she called harmful federal intervention.
“We do not exaggerate when we say we have schools where two-thirds of the students are afraid to go to school,” Omar said. “We do not exaggerate when we say we have people who are afraid to go to the hospital because our hospitals have occupying paramilitary forces.”
Omar referenced two recent fatalities during federal immigration operations in Minneapolis — the deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good — and argued those incidents underscored the need for new leadership at DHS. In her remarks, she blamed senior White House advisers for shaping the administration’s immigration policies.
“When we say it is time for Kristi Noem to go, we mean it now,” Omar added. “And there needs to be accountability for the architect of the terror we are facing in Minneapolis and so many other cities, which is Stephen Miller.”
Omar’s comments follow an appearance on MSNBC’s All In with Chris Hayes, where she reiterated those positions and broadened her critique to include senior administration officials. In that interview, she said Noem should resign or face impeachment, echoing earlier statements from House Democratic leadership. Omar also repeated criticism of Miller, a senior White House adviser on immigration policy, calling him a “copycat of the Nazis” and suggesting he should be prosecuted.
Her remarks also tied national Republican rhetoric on immigration to broader social tensions, asserting that aggressive enforcement language has “created anger” that can lead to confrontations with Somali immigrants and other community members in Minnesota.
Omar’s public criticism comes amid the ongoing federal immigration operation known as Operation Metro Surge. Federal agents have been deployed to Minneapolis to apprehend illegal immigrants with criminal convictions, drawing protests and heightened scrutiny from local officials and advocacy groups.
Democratic lawmakers, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), have called for increased oversight of DHS and ICE policies as part of broader negotiations over long-term funding for the Department of Homeland Security. Jeffries has publicly stated that Noem should be impeached if she does not resign, and Schumer has called for additional conditions on immigration enforcement in appropriations legislation.
In response to increased political pressure, DHS has taken steps to increase transparency in its operations. Earlier this week, Secretary Kristi Noem announced that body-worn cameras will be issued to all federal immigration enforcement officers deployed in Minneapolis as an immediate measure, with plans to expand the program nationwide as funding becomes available. “Effective immediately we are deploying body cameras to every officer in the field in Minneapolis,” Noem wrote on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter.
Federal officials have said that some Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers present during the Jan. 24 shooting of Pretti were already equipped with body cameras, though full footage has not been released. Officials have not yet clarified whether ICE officers were wearing cameras during the earlier fatal encounter involving Good.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz responded to Noem’s announcement by saying body cameras should have been in place prior to the deaths of Pretti and Good, who were tragically killed while interfering with ICE law enforcement operations.
20 Minutes ago in Arizona, Savannah Guthrie was confirmed as… See more
Just 20 minutes ago in Arizona, Savannah Guthrie was confirmed as the focus of a rapidly developing update that has already begun to ripple across newsrooms and social media.
While early headlines sparked confusion and speculation, sources close to the situation emphasized that the confirmation centers on a professional development rather than the alarming rumors that briefly circulated online.
The speed at which the news broke—paired with Guthrie’s high public profile—helped fuel the immediate surge of attention, with viewers eager for clarity and context.
According to initial reports, the confirmation came during a tightly scheduled appearance in Arizona, where Guthrie has been involved in ongoing media commitments.
Attendees described a composed and focused presence, noting that the announcement was handled with care and precision. Industry insiders say the timing underscores how quickly information now travels, especially when it involves trusted faces in broadcast journalism.
Within minutes, clips, quotes, and partial summaries began trending, amplifying both interest and misunderstanding.
What stands out most is the response from colleagues and longtime viewers. Messages of support and curiosity poured in, reflecting the connection Guthrie has built over years of consistent reporting and calm authority during major national moments.
Analysts suggest that the public reaction speaks less to the announcement itself and more to the trust audiences place in familiar voices—when news breaks about them, it feels personal. That trust has kept the conversation largely measured, even as speculation continues.
As details continue to emerge, media observers caution against jumping to conclusions based on incomplete information. Full context is expected to be clarified through official channels shortly, and until then, reputable sources urge patience.
One thing is clear: when news involves a figure as recognizable as Savannah Guthrie, even a brief confirmation can command national attention in minutes. Stay tuned as this story develops and the full picture comes into focus.
