Robert Thompson, known as one of the killers of James Bulger in 1993, has kept a very low profile since his release. He was granted lifetime anonymity and a new identity in 2001. There are recent unconfirmed claims and rumors suggesting that Thompson may be living in Australia and may have transitioned to living as a woman. However, Australian authorities have not confirmed these reports, and no official details about his current whereabouts or identity have been released to the public. He appears to be leading a quiet, law- abiding life under a new identity, unlike his accomplice Jon Venables, who has had multiple run-ins with the law since their release. Thompson's exact location remains unknown, and official agencies maintain silence due to the lifetime anonymity order protecting his identity.