For years, Sam Walker, a self-proclaimed Liverpool gangster, has cultivated notoriety on TikTok, flaunting luxury cars, stacks of cash, and a lifestyle built on brash bravado. To his 100k+ followers, he’s part anti-hero, part cautionary tale—a man who boasts about past crimes while reveling in the fame that controversy brings.

But now, Walker finds himself at the center of an astonishing and deeply disturbing allegation: whispers on social media tying his name to the infamous James Bulger murder case of 1993.

The claim—circulating across TikTok comment sections and conspiracy-driven forums—suggested that Walker was in fact living under a false identity, and that he was really Robert Thompson, one of the two boys convicted of Bulger’s killing.

This shocking accusation ignited a firestorm. For many, the possibility of a convicted child killer reinventing himself as a TikTok “gangster influencer” was almost too much to stomach. Outrage poured in from Bulger’s supporters, parents’ groups, and horrified users.

In response, Walker delivered a furious denial. In a video described as an “extraordinary outburst,” he blasted the rumors, calling them lies designed to destroy his reputation. “I’ve never been Robert Thompson, I’ve never been Jon Venables,” he raged. “Stop spreading this sick rubbish.”

The denial, however, has done little to quell debate. While some of his followers defended him, others argued that Walker himself has fueled controversy by glorifying crime and taunting the system. The fact that such a rumor gained traction at all speaks volumes about the uneasy intersection of true crime, internet culture, and influencer notoriety.

Critics point out that Walker thrives on outrage. His online persona has always been built around provocation—whether mocking the police, flaunting banned luxury imports, or boasting about his time in prison. The Bulger allegation, though false, only amplifies the spectacle surrounding him.

At the heart of this storm lies a haunting reminder: the James Bulger case remains one of Britain’s most painful national wounds. Any association—true or false—reopens scars and ignites raw emotion. For Walker, it has pushed him into the headlines in a way even his most provocative TikToks never could.

Whether this controversy damages his online empire or simply fuels it further remains to be seen. But one thing is clear: Sam Walker’s TikTok story is no longer just about flashy cars and gangster swagger. It has now collided with one of the darkest chapters in UK criminal history—and the fallout is far from over.