How adoptive parents' lies unravelled to reveal 'reign of terror'
Jamie Varley and John McGowan-Fazakerley have been convicted for the abuse and murder of their 13-month-old adopted son, Preston Davey. The investigation revealed a pattern of deception by Varley, who initially claimed the child's death was an accident.
Why it matters
This case highlights failures in child protection and the severe consequences of domestic abuse within the foster and adoption system.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Lauren Hirst North West Lancashire Police Preston Davey was subjected to physical, sexual and emotional abuse during the final four months of his life As Jamie Varley begged medics to save the life of his adopted 13-month-old son, he told them: "It s my fault – I left him for literally two minutes while I went and got changed."
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