Teacher sexually abused and then murdered 13-month-old Preston Davey (opens original article in a new tab)

A high school teacher and his partner were convicted of murdering and sexually abusing a 13-month-old boy they had adopted.

• High school teacher Jamie Varley was found guilty of murdering and sexually abusing 13-month-old Preston Davey.
• Varley's partner, John McGowan-Fazakerley, was also convicted of child cruelty and sexual assault.
• Preston was adopted by the couple in April 2023 and suffered 40 traumatic injuries during their care.