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Bodybuilding Veteran Bertil Fox Out of Prison After Serving 25 Years for 1998 Double Murder Charge

Golden Era Bodybuilder Bertil Fox, who has competed on the Olympia stage, was released from prison following 25 years behind bars.

Written by Doug Murray

Published on8 August, 2022 | 7:34 PM EDT

Updated on8 August, 2022 | 8:48 PM EDT

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Bertil Fox Released From Prison

Bertil Fox (via Instagram)

IFBB Pro bodybuilder Bertil Fox has competed on some of the sport’s most prominent stages but found himself charged with double murder in 1998. In an Instagram post made by bodybuilder Gary Strydom, Strydom revealed Bertil Fox has been released from prison after serving a 25-year sentence. 

In light of this major news, Fox’s son, Shaun Fox, confirmed that his father was released from the penitentiary, where he served over two decades. Bertil was charged with the violent crime in 1997 after allegedly murdering his former fiancé Leyoca Browne and her mother Violet Browne by shooting them with a gun. 

Originally, Bertil Fox was sentenced to death by hanging but after appealing the verdict with the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council, his 1998 sentence was changed to serving life.

On Thursday, August 4, 2022, Fox was pardoned by the Governor General of St. Kitts and Nevis after 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 on his pardon, but his son, Shaun has confirmed the news via Facebook. 

Details Emerge After Bertil Fox Gets Pardoned After Serving 25 Years of Life Sentence

Bertil Fox’s son revealed via FaceBook on Monday that his father, Bertil, has been released from prison following a lengthy sentence for double murder. The news was first reported by competitive bodybuilder Gary Strydom.

“BERTIL FOX RELEASED: It almost made me cry today. We love you Bertil and those of you that didn’t know it was an accident. The gun was not his and a struggle ensued causing this “accident”. It wouldn’t have happened if she didn’t have a gun in her bag. What then happened was a lynching where the locals wanted retribution. Well they made him sit for 25 years.

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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 in prison. On the 4th of August 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 UK. Enjoy the rest of your life mate. The “few” of us that believed in you…We still do…

God bless you and your family…” wrote Gary Strydom.

BERTIL FOX RELEASED: It almost made me cry today. We love you Bertil and those of you that didn't know it was an…

Posted by Gary Strydom on Monday, August 8, 2022

 

Within the statement, Gary admitted what an emotional day this was for the Bertil family. He provided some details relating to the notorious court case.

According to the statement, the gun involved in the double murder “accident” was not Bertil’s. He believes Bertil was the subject of a public lynching where locals ‘wanted retribution.’

Below you can find the FaceBook post that Bertil Fox’s son made following his father’s release from a 25-year prison sentence:

Bertil Fox Facebook Post
Bertil Fox via Facebook Post

 

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Bertil Fox competed primarily through the sixties until the late 1990s. His last show came at the 1994 Iron Man Pro, where he placed 13th. From competing at competitions like Mr. Europe, Mr. World, and Mr. Universe, Fox was lauded for his consistency and willingness to improve his physique. The bodybuilder was a consistent top finisher at the prestigious Olympia contest throughout his career. 

Bertil Fox
Bertil Fox

Fox’s Full Competition History Below:

1969

  • Mr. Britain – NABBA, Junior, 1st

1970

  • Mr. Britain – NABBA, Junior, 1st

1971

  • Mr. Britain — NABBA, Junior, 1st
  • Mr. Europe, Junior, 1st

1976

  • Mr. Britain — NABBA, Winner
  • Mr. Europe, Medium, 1st
  • Mr. Europe, Overall Winner
  • Mr. Universe — NABBA, Medium, 2nd
  • Mr. World — AAU, Winner
  • Mr. World — AAU, Most Muscular, 1st
  • Mr. World — AAU, Medium, 1st

1977

  • Mr. Universe — NABBA, Medium, 1st
  • Mr. Universe — NABBA, Overall Winner

1978

  • Universe — Pro — NABBA, Winner

1979

  • Universe — Pro — NABBA, Winner

1980

  • World Championships — WABBA, Professional, 2nd

1981

  • Grand Prix Belgium — IFBB, 5th

1982

  • Night of Champions — IFBB, 2nd
  • Mr. Olympia — IFBB, 8th

1983

  • Grand Prix Sweden — IFBB, 4th
  • Grand Prix Switzerland — IFBB, 2nd
  • Mr. Olympia — IFBB, 5th

1984

  • World Pro Championships — IFBB, 5th

1986

  • Mr. Olympia — IFBB, 7th

1987

  • Grand Prix Germany — IFBB, 9th
  • Night of Champions — IFBB, 7th
  • Mr. Olympia — IFBB, 12th

1989

  • Arnold Classic — IFBB, 6th
  • Grand Prix Melbourne — IFBB, 6th
  • Mr. Olympia — IFBB, 11th
  • World Pro Championships — IFBB, 5th

1992

  • Arnold Classic — IFBB, 16th
  • Pittsburgh Pro Invitational — IFBB, 9th

1994

  • Ironman Pro Invitational — 13th

Having graced the cover of notable bodybuilding magazines and books, the Golden Era athlete was well known and respected during his time competing as a professional.

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As of this writing, it remains unclear if any new evidence or information played a role in his pardon and subsequent release from prison. While no official statements have been made public by a court of law, should that change, Fitness Volt will keep you updated on this story. 


If you have any questions about this news, please feel free to contact Doug by leaving a comment below.

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  1. Avatar kerry Murray says:
    3 years ago

    So much hype , mis truths , lies , assumptions hypocrisy about the Bertil Fox ” incident”…Too many people quick to drop him, forget him label him as a murderer. People not able to see through what is glaringly obvious about the trail either. .You don’t get pardoned for no good reason..He has served his time and said very little.The day will come now and that will hopefully change.the truth will out. celebrate the Legend and leave him be to live out the rest of his life in peace people

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  2. Avatar Gio says:
    3 years ago

    He beat her alot. Killed Her and her Mom..accident? Roid rage and huge ego…great bodybuilder, bad man!!

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  3. Avatar James Assalone says:
    2 years ago

    Gary Strydom saying it was an accident struggling with fiancée over her gun. How do two people get shot to death accidentally?

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