Whole life order given to UK teacher who sexually abused and murdered adopted baby

The Guardian World Thursday 18 June 2026, 11:48 UTC By Mark Brown North of England correspondent 1 min read

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Jamie Varley jailed for life and partner John McGowan-Fazakerley jailed for 19 years over death of Preston DaveyA secondary school teacher has been jailed for life for sexually abusing and murdering the baby boy he was adopting with his partner. Jamie Varley, 37, was sentenced to a whole life order by a judge on Thursday for abusing and killing 13-month-old Preston Davey. It means he will stay in prison for the rest of his life and never be eligible for parole, Mr Justice Turner said.

Jamie Varley jailed for life and partner John McGowan-Fazakerley jailed for 19 years over death of Preston Davey

A secondary school teacher has been jailed for life for sexually abusing and murdering the baby boy he was adopting with his partner.

Jamie Varley, 37, was sentenced to a whole life order by a judge on Thursday for abusing and killing 13-month-old Preston Davey. It means he will stay in prison for the rest of his life and never be eligible for parole, Mr Justice Turner said.

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