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Teacher who murdered and abused adopted baby jailed
Varley was also found guilty of sexual assault, cruelty and indecent image offences after months of abuse that left Preston with about 40 injuries.
- High Court judge Mr Justice Turner sentenced former teacher Jamie Varley to a whole life order at Preston Crown Court on June 18, 2026, ensuring he will never be eligible for parole for murdering 13-month-old Preston Davey.
- Preston, born June 16, 2022, was removed from birth mother Sarah Davey at five days old and placed into foster care by Oldham Council before being adopted by Varley and John McGowan-Fazakerley in April 2023.
- McGowan-Fazakerley received a 25-year sentence for causing or allowing the death of a child, while court evidence revealed Varley inflicted "unremitting abuse" on Preston before his murder during a sexual assault on July 27, 2023.
- Oldham Council announced an independent 'Child Safeguarding Practice Review' into the placement process, while foster parents Sandra and Paul Cooper stated, "we felt we had a duty to other children and could not sit back."
- Mr Justice Turner described the offense as "exceptionally high" in severity, making Varley's sentence one of around 70 whole-life orders currently served in Britain, including cases involving serial killer Lucy Letby and Sarah Everard's killer Wayne Couzens.
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Teacher sentenced to life for abuse and murder of baby Preston Davey
A teacher who sexually abused and murdered his adopted baby boy has been given a whole life order, meaning he will spend the rest of his life behind bars. 13-month-old Preston Davey died in July 2023 after being subjected to months of physical, sexual and emotional abuse at the hands…
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Preston Davey: Lancashire Police delivers statement after sentencing of Jamie Varley
Andy Fellows, Detective Chief Inspector for Lancashire Police delivers statements from Preston Davey's biological mother Sarah Davey and foster carer Sandra Cooper after the sentencing of Jamie Varley for his abuse and murder.
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