Adoptive father 'sexually abused and smothered baby'
Summary
A court in Preston heard that a 13-month-old boy named Preston Davey was sexually abused and smothered to death by his adoptive father, Jamie Varley, and his partner, John McGowan-Fazakerley. Preston suffered many injuries over four months before dying in July 2023. Both men deny the charges against them.Key Facts
- Preston Davey was adopted by Jamie Varley and John McGowan-Fazakerley in April 2023.
- Preston had about 40 injuries, including bruises and a fractured arm, before his death.
- He was taken to hospital unconscious and in cardiac arrest on 27 July 2023 and died less than an hour later.
- The cause of death was smothering, leading to blockage of his upper airways.
- Jamie Varley is accused of murder and multiple charges related to sexual and physical abuse.
- John McGowan-Fazakerley is accused of causing or allowing Preston’s death and other offenses.
- Police found videos on Varley’s phone showing abuse and signs of Preston’s respiratory arrest.
- Both men deny all the charges against them.
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