Baby was sexually abused before being killed by man adopting him, court told
Summary
A man named Jamie Varley and his partner John McGowan-Fazakerley were adopting a baby boy named Preston Davey. The baby was abused and hurt many times while living with them, and eventually died from injuries caused by smothering or choking. Both men are on trial for the baby's death and mistreatment.Key Facts
- Jamie Varley, a secondary school teacher, and his partner were adopting a nine-month-old baby, Preston Davey.
- Preston was with them for about four months before he was taken to the hospital in cardiac arrest and later died.
- The cause of death was due to blocking of the airway, likely from smothering or an object in the mouth.
- Prosecutors say Preston was regularly mistreated, sexually abused, and physically hurt during his time with the couple.
- The baby had about 40 injuries, including bruises from slapping and head gripping.
- Varley recorded videos and took photos of the abuse, including a video of Preston left unattended in a bath for 14 minutes.
- Varley faces charges including murder, sexual assault, cruelty, and making illegal photos of a child.
- McGowan-Fazakerley faces charges of allowing the child's death, child cruelty, and sexual assault.
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