High school teacher Jamie Varley, 37, has been found guilty at Preston Crown Court of the murder of his adopted 13-month-old son, Preston Davey. His partner, John McGowan-Fazakerley, 32, was convicted of allowing the child's death.
Details of the Case
Prosecutors alleged that the baby was subjected to routine abuse and that indecent images were taken of him prior to his death. The court heard harrowing evidence of the treatment the infant endured.
Sentencing Pending
The pair are due to be sentenced at a later date. The case has shocked the local community and drawn widespread attention to the issue of child protection within adoption systems.
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