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Teacher who murdered adopted baby son Preston Davey given whole life prison sentence

Teacher who murdered adopted baby son Preston Davey given whole life prison sentence
BBC News Thursday 18 June 2026, 13:39 UTC 1 min read
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Preston Davey died after months of sexual and physical abuse at the hands of Jamie Varley.

Preston Davey died after months of sexual and physical abuse at the hands of Jamie Varley.
Preston Davey (PERSON) Jamie Varley (PERSON)
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Teacher who murdered and abused adopted baby given whole life jail term

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