UK court finds man guilty of murdering adopted baby
Key takeaways
- Artist drawing of Jamie Varley in court for the murder of 13-month-old Preston Davey.
- A schoolteacher described as a “serial manipulator and a serial liar” has been found guilty of sexually abusing and murdering a baby he adopted.
- Jamie Varley, 37, of Staining, Lancashire, had denied the murder of 13-month-old Preston Davey and 25 other offences but was found guilty after an eight-week trial.
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Artist drawing of Jamie Varley in court for the murder of 13-month-old Preston Davey. Photograph: Elizabeth Cook/PAView image in fullscreen Artist drawing of Jamie Varley in court for the murder of 13-month-old Preston Davey. Photograph: Elizabeth Cook/PACrime UK court finds man guilty of sexual abuse and murder of adopted baby Schoolteacher Jamie Varley described as ‘serial manipulator and a serial liar’ in Lancashire court
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Jamie Varley, 37, of Staining, Lancashire, had denied the murder of 13-month-old Preston Davey and 25 other offences but was found guilty after an eight-week trial.