It's crucial to understand that the terms "psychopath" and "sociopath" are not official psychiatric diagnoses in the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders). Instead, these terms are used colloquially to refer to individuals who display certain antisocial behaviors and lack empathy or remorse.
Both Robert Thompson and Jon Venables were convicted for their involvement in the tragic murder and were sentenced to custody until they reached adulthood. Following their release as adults, their identities have been protected under a lifelong anonymity order issued by the court.
Given the seriousness of their crime and the nature of their actions at such a young age, they were likely subject to psychological evaluations and assessments during their trials and imprisonment. However, the specific details of their diagnoses and psychological profiles are not publicly disclosed due to privacy laws and the protection of their identities.
It's essential to avoid making armchair diagnoses or assumptions about individuals' mental health conditions without proper professional evaluation and assessment. Diagnosing personality disorders or mental health conditions requires extensive evaluation and expertise from qualified mental health professionals who have access to comprehensive information and history about the individual in question.