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EPISODE · Jun 18, 2026 · 1 MIN

Adoptive Parents Sentenced for Baby's Abuse

from Manchester News Today | The Daily News Now!

A chilling case of unimaginable cruelty: Jamie Varley, a teacher, sentenced to life for murdering and abusing 13-month-old Preston Davey — who suffered 40 traumatic injuries over four months before dying during a sexual assault. His partner, John McGowan-Fazakerley, received 25 years for enabling the abuse and assault. Preston, placed with foster parents at birth, was adopted by the pair in January and hospitalized three times before his death. The autopsy ruled out drowning, confirming sexual abuse. Authorities are reviewing safeguarding failures, while the adoption agency insists its process was rigorous. The judge called it “unremitting abuse and neglect.” Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1ed8b77d10080af8

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A chilling case of unimaginable cruelty: Jamie Varley, a teacher, sentenced to life for murdering and abusing 13-month-old Preston Davey — who suffered 40 traumatic injuries over four months before dying during a sexual assault. His partner,...

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