How murderer’s life spiralled out of control on drink and drugs

JON VENABLES fell into drug addiction and alcohol abuse as his life spiralled out of control several years after he was released from prison.

The child killer was released from prison at the age of 18 in 2001 after serving seven years of a life sentence for the murder of James Bulger.

Extensive efforts were made not only to ensure his security, but to try to give him an “ordinary” life with a new name, job and flat.