IFBB professional bodybuilder bertil fox He has competed on some of the sport’s most high-profile stages but was charged with double murder in 1998. In an Instagram post by bodybuilder Gary Strydom, Strydom revealed that Bertil Fox was released from prison after serving a 25-year sentence.
In light of this important news, Fox’s son, Shaun Fox, confirmed that his father has been released from the penitentiary, where he spent two decades. Bertil was charged with the violent crime in 1997 after allegedly murdering his ex-fiancée Leyoca Browne and her mother Violet Browne by shooting them with a gun.
Bertil Fox was originally sentenced to death by hanging, but after appealing the verdict to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council, his 1998 sentence was changed to life in prison.
On Thursday, August 4, 2022, Fox was pardoned by the Governor General of St. Kitts and Nevis following his 25-year sentence, which marked his first day back in society as a free man living in London with his family. . There has been no official report of his pardon, but his son Shaun has confirmed the news via Facebook.
Details emerge after Bertil Fox is pardoned after serving 25 years to life
Bertil Fox’s son revealed via FaceBook on Monday that his father, Bertil, has been released from prison after a lengthy sentence for double murder. The news was first reported by competitive bodybuilder Gary Strydom.
“BERTIL FOX RELEASED: Almost made me cry today. We love you Bertil and those who didn’t know it was an accident. The weapon was not his and there was a struggle that caused this “accident”. It wouldn’t have happened if he didn’t have a gun in his bag. What happened then was a lynching where the locals wanted revenge. Well, they made him sit for 25 years.
He was originally sentenced to death by hanging, but after an appeal to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council, his sentence was changed to life imprisonment. On August 4, 2022, Fox was pardoned by the Governor General of St. Kitts and Nevis after serving 25 years and is now a free man living in the United Kingdom. He enjoys the rest of your life mate. The “few” of us who believed in you… Still do…
God bless you and your family…” wrote Gary Strydon.
BERTIL FOX RELEASED: It almost made me cry today. We love you Bertil and those of you who did not know that he was a…
published by Gary Strydom in Monday, August 8, 2022
Within the statement, Gary admitted how emotional this day was for the Bertil family. He provided some details related to the notorious court case.
According to the statement, the gun involved in the double murder “accident” was not Bertil’s. He believes that Bertil was the subject of a public lynching where the locals “wanted revenge”.
Below you can find the FaceBook post made by Bertil Fox’s son following his father’s release from a 25-year prison sentence:
Bertil Fox primarily competed during the 1960s through the late 1990s. His last show was at the 1994 Iron Man Pro, where he placed 13th. Competing in competitions such as Mr. Europe, Mr. World and Mr. Universe, Fox was praised for his consistency and willingness to improve his physique. . The bodybuilder was one of the top finishers in the prestigious Olympia contest throughout his career.
Fox’s full competition history below:
1969
- Mr Great Britain – NABBA, Junior, 1.
1970
- Mr Great Britain – NABBA, Junior, 1.
1971
- Mr Great Britain – NABBA, Junior, 1.
- Mr. Europe, Junior, 1st
1976
- Mr Great Britain – NABBA, Winner
- Mr. Europe, Middle, 1st
- Mr. Europe, overall winner
- Mr. Universe—NABBA, Middle, 2nd
- Mr. World – AAU, Winner
- Mr. World – AAU, most muscular, 1.
- Mr. World – AAU, Medium, 1st
1977
- Mr. Universe — NABBA, Middle, 1st
- Mr. Universe — NABBA, Overall Winner
1978
- Universe — Pro — NABBA, Winner
1979
- Universe — Pro — NABBA, Winner
1980
- World Championships — WABBA, Professional, 2nd
1981
- Belgian Grand Prix — IFBB, 5th
1982
- Night of Champions — IFBB, 2nd
- Mr. Olympia – IFBB, 8
1983
- Swedish Grand Prix – IFBB, 4th
- Swiss Grand Prix — IFBB, 2nd
- Mr. Olympia – IFBB, 5th
1984
- Pro World Championships – IFBB, 5th
1986
- Mr. Olympia – IFBB, 7
1987
- German Grand Prix — IFBB, 9th
- Night of Champions — IFBB, 7
- Mr. Olympia – IFBB, 12
1989
- Arnold Classic – IFBB, 6th
- Melbourne Grand Prix – IFBB, 6th
- Mr. Olympia – IFBB, 11
- Pro World Championships – IFBB, 5th
1992
- Arnold Classic – IFBB, 16
- Pittsburgh Pro Invitational – IFBB, 9th
1994
- Ironman Pro Invitational—13
Having graced the cover of notable bodybuilding magazines and books, the Golden age athlete was well known and respected during his time competing as a professional.
At the time of this writing, it is unclear whether any new evidence or information played a role in his pardon and subsequent release from prison. While no official statement has been released by a court of law, should that change, Fitness Volt will keep you updated on this story.
