Teacher said baby was 'dead meat', jury hears
Summary
A teacher named Jamie Varley and his partner John McGowan-Fazakerley are on trial for the death and abuse of their adopted 13-month-old baby, Preston Davey. The court heard that Preston suffered many injuries before dying in hospital in July 2023, and Varley made messages expressing frustration and admitting to harming the child.Key Facts
- Jamie Varley, 37, and John McGowan-Fazakerley, 32, adopted baby Preston Davey in April 2023.
- Preston suffered about 40 injuries while living with them for nearly four months.
- Preston was taken to hospital three times before dying on July 27, 2023.
- Varley sent messages calling the baby "dead meat" and admitted to murdering him.
- The baby had been healthy and happy while under foster care before adoption.
- The post-mortem found injuries caused by smothering or an object in the mouth.
- Varley faces charges including murder, assault, child cruelty, and sexual offenses.
- McGowan-Fazakerley faces charges of allowing child death, cruelty, and sexual assault.
- The trial is still ongoing.
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