Man Accused of Murder and Sexual Assault of Baby Appears in Court
- Jamie Varley, 36, and John McGowan-Fazakerley, 31, appeared in court for the alleged murder and sexual assault of 13-month-old Preston Davey in 2023.
- Judge Altham set their trial date for April 14, 2026, which is expected to last up to eight weeks.
- Both defendants were remanded into custody and are scheduled for a plea hearing on October 13, 2025.
- The family of 13-month-old Preston Davey wept as Jamie Varley and John McGowan-Fazakerley appeared in court for alleged crimes against the child, including murder, sexual assault, and child cruelty.
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Baby's family weep in court as couple meant to adopt him accused of his murder - The Mirror
Jamie Varley and John McGowan-Fazakerley appeared at Preston Crown Court in a hearing on Monday charged with a series of alleged offences following the death of Preston Davey
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Last Updated on June 16, 2025 A shocking case has emerged in the UK, where two gay men charged with the rape and murder of 13-month-old Preston Davey were in the process of adopting him. On June 12, 2025, authorities charged Jamie Varley, 36, with murder and multiple sexual and cruelty offenses, while John McGowan-Fazakerley, 31, faces charges for allowing the child’s death. Consequently, this tragedy, following Preston’s unresponsive arrival at…
UK Judge: Trial date set for 2 men accused of sexual assault, murder of 1-year-old adopted boy
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Man accused of murder and sexual assault of baby appears in court
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