Preston Davey sentencing LIVE: Murderer Jamie Varley and partner to learn their fate today

Preston Davey sentencing LIVE: Murderer Jamie Varley and partner to learn their fate today Jamie Varley, 37, murdered baby Preston Davey while his partner John McGowan-Fazakerley, 32, joined in with his horrific abuse - both are being sentenced today An ex-teacher who murdered baby Preston Davey after he and his partner carried out a campaign of sexual abuse will be jailed today. Jamie Varley, 37, was found guilty of murdering the 13-month-old during a sexual assault on July 27, 2023. His partner, ex-public schoolboy and financial sales manager, John McGowan-Fazakerley, 32, will also be sentenced for his role in Preston's death, as well as a joint sex attack on the child four days earlier. Preston, who was born to convicted killer Sarah Davey, was placed in the couple's care in April 2023, at nine months old. The tot endured horrific physical, sexual and emotional abuse at the hands of Varley for months while McGowan-Fazakerley turned a blind eye before taking part in a joint attack on Preston on July 23. On July 27, Preston was rushed to Blackpool Victoria Hospital in cardiac arrest and pronounced dead at 7.18pm. Varley and McGowan-Fazakerley will be sentenced for their crimes at Preston Crown Court today. Key Events Jamie Varley and John McGowan-Fazakerley will be jailed today for the murder and sexual abuse of baby Preston Davey. This week, Varley was found guilty of murder, GBH, sexual assault, cruelty, and making, taking and distributing indecent images of Preston Davey. McGowan-Fazakerley was convicted of causing or allowing Preston's death, cruelty, and sexual assault. The pair will be sentenced at Preston Crown Court.