Despite being on the run over child porn allegations, the fugitive son of comedy legend Ronnie Barker has been bequeathed $3.5 million in his mother’s will.
Adam Barker, 43, has been evading authorities since 2004, having absconded from police bail after being arrested for possessing 1,200 indecent images of minors.
Recent records reveal that his 78-year-old mother, Joy, who passed away following a brief illness, allocated approximately $10 million to be divided equally among Adam, his brother Larry, 51, and sister Charlotte, 48.
However, it remains uncertain whether Adam will be able to claim his share unless he surrenders to the police.
The actor, known for his roles in Titanic and Tomorrow Never Dies, was arrested in June 2003 as part of Operation Ore, which investigated the use of child porn websites.
After being placed on police bail, Adam fled in 2004. His father, renowned for his work on Two Ronnies and Porridge, passed away the following year, leaving Adam with approximately $140,000, a sum he avoided claiming to attend the funeral. Most of Ronnie’s wealth is thought to be tied up in assets held jointly with Joy.
Adam also did not attend the funeral of his mother, who died in January.
by Robbo Green