Jamie Varley, the man convicted of murdering 13-month-old Preston Davey, endured a harrowing first night at HMP Wakefield, a prison notorious for housing Britain's most dangerous offenders. Insiders reported that Varley was met with banging on cell doors and shouted threats, with inmates warning he was on borrowed time for his crimes against the baby.
Varley's Arrival at 'Monster Mansion'
Following his sentencing at Preston Crown Court, Varley was transferred directly to HMP Wakefield, often referred to as 'Monster Mansion.' The prison is home to between 630 and 750 high-risk offenders, most serving life sentences. Notable inmates have included Harold Shipman, Levi Bellfield, Ian Huntley, and Charles Bronson. Varley, who was handed a whole life order, will never be released.
According to a source quoted by the Daily Star, Varley was 'sobbing and quaking' in his cell. 'It was quite the hit home for how the rest of his life will be,' the source said. 'Varley was in for a rude awakening if he thought he would be getting an easy ride. He is arguably one of Britain's most hated men right now, and that stands in the prison too.'
Threats and Segregation
Prisoners anticipated Varley's arrival, with a 'bounty on his head' and many wanting to be the first to harm him. He is currently in segregation, spending most of his time alone under 24-hour suicide watch, with guards monitoring him closely. Mental health experts have been called in to assess his state.
'There's a bounty on his head, everyone wants to be the one to hurt him first,' the insider added. 'He was welcomed last night by loud banging and shouting as fellow prisoners anticipated his arrival. He was whispering to himself and spent the whole night just sobbing in his cell. He must be thinking that an attack is inevitable, it is just a case of when.'
Previous Violence at HMP Wakefield
The prison gained notoriety after child killer Kyle Bevan was stabbed 25 times in his cell on November 4 last year. Bevan, who was serving a life sentence for murdering his two-year-old stepdaughter Lola James, was killed by three inmates: Mark 'The Iceman' Fellows, 45; David Taylor, 64; and Lee Newell, 57. All three were convicted of murder at Leeds Crown Court.
CCTV showed the three category A prisoners entering Bevan's cell one by one, leaving after five minutes. Bevan's body was placed in his bed, covered with a blanket, and not discovered until the following morning despite officer checks.
'Things will not be getting any better for him any time soon,' the insider said of Varley. 'In fact every day he survives, the bounty will increase for taking him out. Guards certainly have a job on their hands keeping him safe.'
