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Teacher who murdered adopted baby son Preston Davey given whole life prison sentence

Teacher who murdered adopted baby son Preston Davey given whole life prison sentence

Summary

A man named Jamie Varley was sentenced to spend his whole life in prison for sexually abusing and murdering his 13-month-old adopted son, Preston Davey. Varley's partner, John McGowan-Fazakerley, was also sentenced to 25 years for assaulting the child and allowing his death. Preston died in July 2023 after suffering many injuries and abuse.

Key Facts

  • Jamie Varley, 37, was given a whole life prison sentence for murdering his adopted son Preston Davey.
  • Preston was 13 months old when he died in July 2023 after four months of abuse.
  • Varley tried to say Preston drowned by accident, but an examination found about 40 injuries on the baby.
  • John McGowan-Fazakerley, Varley's partner, got 25 years for sexual assault, child cruelty, and allowing the death.
  • A whole life order means Varley will never leave prison unless under very rare compassionate reasons.
  • Preston’s biological mother and father spoke about their heartbreak during the court hearing.
  • Preston was taken into care shortly after birth and lived with foster parents before being adopted by Varley and McGowan-Fazakerley.
  • Preston’s mother had a criminal history and was in prison when he was very young.
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