Teacher 'had dark thoughts about abused baby'
Summary
A former high school teacher, Jamie Varley, and his partner, John McGowan-Fazakerley, face charges including the murder and abuse of an adopted baby named Preston Davey. The court heard that Varley admitted to having harmful thoughts about the child before his death, and Preston suffered multiple injuries over the months he was in their care.Key Facts
- Jamie Varley, 37, and John McGowan-Fazakerley, 32, deny charges of murder, sexual abuse, and cruelty to 13-month-old Preston Davey.
- Preston was adopted by the couple in April 2023 and died in July 2023 after suffering multiple injuries.
- Varley told a colleague he had "dark thoughts" about harming the child but claimed he would not act on them.
- Preston was admitted to hospital three times with injuries before his death.
- Varley recorded a video showing Preston in distress but did not seek help.
- The medical cause of death was smothering leading to airway obstruction.
- After Preston’s death, the colleague reported Varley’s earlier admission to police.
- The trial is ongoing and expected to last up to six weeks.
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