How adoptive parents' lies unravelled to reveal 'reign of terror'
Summary
A 13-month-old adopted baby named Preston Davey died after suffering months of physical, sexual, and emotional abuse by his adoptive parents. Jamie Varley was convicted of murder and other offenses after lying about how Preston died, and his partner John McGowan-Fazakerley was also found guilty of child cruelty and abuse.Key Facts
- Preston Davey was adopted at nine months old by Jamie Varley, a former teacher, and John McGowan-Fazakerley.
- Preston suffered repeated physical injuries, sexual abuse, and emotional cruelty while living with the couple.
- Jamie Varley said Preston drowned in a bath, but the autopsy showed no drowning and many signs of abuse.
- Preston died in hospital on 27 July 2023 after Varley brought him in claiming the bath incident.
- Varley was convicted of murder, sexual assault, taking indecent images of the child, and other crimes.
- McGowan-Fazakerley was convicted of allowing the child's death and child cruelty.
- Police described Varley as manipulative and untruthful throughout the investigation and trial.
- Evidence showed Preston was tortured in disturbing ways, including being kept awake for amusement and left in the bath for a long time while being filmed.
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