The notorious James Bulger case — one of the darkest chapters in Britain’s history — has taken a shocking new turn, with claims that Jon Venables, one of the two boys who abducted and murdered two-year-old James in 1993, has proposed to a woman who knows all about his violent past.

According to reports, Venables, now in his 40s and serving time once again after being repeatedly jailed for possessing child abuse images, has struck up a relationship with a woman described as his “secret girlfriend.” Even more disturbing to many, she has allegedly vowed to stand by him — declaring she “loves the real him” despite his crimes.

💍 Wedding Whispers Cause Public Fury

Sources suggest Venables has made a marriage proposal, and that the couple is considering wedding plans once he is released from prison. For James Bulger’s family and much of the British public, the very idea is almost unthinkable. Social media erupted with outrage after the claims surfaced, with many asking how anyone could commit to a man responsible for one of the most horrific child murders in modern memory.

Denise Fergus, James’ mother, has long campaigned against Venables’ release and argued he remains a danger to society. News of his supposed engagement has only deepened her anguish.

A Love That Defies Logic?

The girlfriend, who reportedly insists she sees a different side to Venables than the world does, is said to believe he has been “demonized” and that she is in love with the man beneath the headlines. This revelation has sparked fierce debates: is she deluded, manipulated, or simply in denial of the monstrous reality of his crimes?

Venables’ History of Reoffending

After being released under a new identity following the original murder conviction, Venables has repeatedly violated the trust placed in him. He has been jailed multiple times, most notoriously for possessing and distributing child abuse images. To many, this is irrefutable proof that he remains a predator and a danger.

And yet, against all odds, he has found someone willing to overlook his history — or worse, excuse it.

“Justice Will Never Be Enough”

For James’ family, who have carried the unbearable weight of their loss for more than 30 years, this new chapter feels like a cruel twist. To them and to countless others, Venables’ attempts at a “normal life” are an insult to the memory of James, who was denied the chance to grow up, fall in love, or ever have a future.