UK · 15 June 2026

Teacher guilty of baby's murder and abuse

A teacher has been found guilty of the horrific sexual abuse and murder of his adopted 13-month-old baby boy. Jamie Varley, 37, was convicted after an eight-week trial at Preston Crown Court, with his partner also found guilty of allowing the child's death. Preston Davey, the baby, suffered over 40 injuries and was routinely ill-treated in the four months he was with them.

By BriefTea Editorial · 15 June 2026 at 19:23

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