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UK court finds man guilty of sexual abuse and murder of adopted baby

UK court finds man guilty of sexual abuse and murder of adopted baby

Summary

A man named Jamie Varley was found guilty of sexually abusing and murdering a baby he adopted. The baby, 13-month-old Preston Davey, died from a blocked airway caused by smothering or objects in his mouth. Varley’s partner was also found guilty for allowing the child’s death.

Key Facts

  • Jamie Varley is 37 years old and works as a schoolteacher.
  • He was found guilty after denying murder and 25 other charges.
  • Preston Davey was 13 months old when he died.
  • The baby died from acute upper airways obstruction, meaning his airway was blocked.
  • The obstruction was caused by smothering or inserting objects into the baby’s mouth.
  • Preston was abused, sexually harmed, and physically hurt over four months.
  • Varley’s partner, John McGowan-Fazakerley, was guilty of allowing the baby’s death.
  • Police described Varley as a “serial manipulator and a serial liar.”
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