Teacher Found Guilty of Murdering Adopted 13-Month-Old Child
Teacher Guilty of Murdering Adopted Toddler

High school teacher Jamie Varley, 37, has been found guilty at Preston Crown Court of the murder of adopted 13-month-old Preston Davey. His partner, John McGowan-Fazakerley, 32, has been convicted of allowing the death of the child.

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Court Verdict

The jury delivered the verdict after a trial at Preston Crown Court. Varley, a teacher, was found guilty of murdering the toddler, while McGowan-Fazakerley was convicted of allowing the death.

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