Jeremy Bamber - What it means to be in Prison today

[goatboy]

I was reading some of the Bamber Supporters Club Forum posts yesterday and came across one from someone called " Lookout" ( a clone of who ? ) who bemoaned the lack of media attention backing his pleas of innocence.
To paraphrase, the post then went on to state that Bamber could not be guilty because he had always maintained that he was innocent all these years. Peculiar logic ! I do not think that Bamber is all that stupid and understands full well the consequences of admitting his guilt. Despite all the facilities such as a good library, gym, classes etc high security prisons are not very nice places because of the sort of people who mainly inhabit them. Tough armed robbers and the like are not over keen on fellow inmates who have abused children; in Bamber's case two little defenceless 6 year olds shot repeatedly in their sleep. So his ability to survive in this environment would be severely compromised. Don't forget that he has already been attacked in a potentially life threatening way. Moreover I am sure that he realises that an admission of guilt would in no way guarantee his release on parole in the forseeable future. If he were to admit his guilt, I guess that his loyal little band of beleivers would rapidly melt away. No big payouts or lucrative book contracts or motivational lecture tours etc either. Just a miserable existence under an assumed identity for a man in his 50's with few skills living on benefits in a bail hostel or council flat miles from where he grew up. Enough to drive anyone to console themselves with cheap wine and cider. Almost a far worse punishment then being in gaol. So Bamber has to stick to his lie.

Spot on Dillon, why is he still claiming his innocence after all these years? Purely and simply the same reason he committed the murders in the first place. Money. If he overturns his conviction even if it is purely on a technicality he will be made for life financially.

[ActualMat]

Plus it is the only way he can be freed. Even if he admits to the killings he will still stay in prison for life. His only hope of freedom is scream innocence and pray that he fools enough people.

[Joanne]

Have the members of the extended family still got the farm, Jeremy's house and caravan park?

[John]

Have the members of the extended family still got the farm, Jeremy's house and caravan park?

As far as I understand the farm is leased but they own what is now Osea Leisure Park.  The house in Goldhanger I'm not sure about but as it belonged to Nevill it probably initially went to the Boutflours.



Here is a pic of the entrance to the Park which I took earlier this year.

[Joanne]

I did have a thought earlier 
How many times has this happened, ironically not that many. I was thinking along the lines of children from affluent backgrounds running amock with a weapon because they're greedy, they kill, start a spending spree, holidays, cars etc and then get locked up. Seems I can only find Jeremy Bamber, Lyle and Erik Menendez and Brian Blackwell.

[Tim Invictus]

I did have a thought earlier 
How many times has this happened, ironically not that many. I was thinking along the lines of children from affluent backgrounds running amock with a weapon because they're greedy, they kill, start a spending spree, holidays, cars etc and then get locked up. Seems I can only find Jeremy Bamber, Lyle and Erik Menendez and Brian Blackwell.

Lyle Menendez, Blackwell and Bamber have a lot in common too. All thought they were entitled to a world of luxury without having to work for it. All thought they were smarter than the police and just about everyone else and each is arrogant in he extreme. Narcissistic personality disorders all three of them! 

[starryian]

Hi everyone,
Here is a case that is remarkably similar to Bamber's with some subtle differences but see if you can spot the similarities between the two cases.
http://youtu.be/p4QsHVIugl8

There are 6 parts. Feel free to leave comments

Happy viewing