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 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. Continue reading...
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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 fullscreenArtist drawing of Jamie Varley in court for the murder of 13-month-old Preston Davey. Photograph: Elizabeth Cook/PACrimeUK court finds man guilty of sexual abuse and murder of adopted babySchoolteacher Jamie Varley described as ‘serial manipulator and a serial liar’ in Lancashire courtMark Brown North of England correspondent Mon 15 Jun 2026 10.51 EDTLast modified on Mon 15 Jun 2026 11.00 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA 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…
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