A former inmate has issued a stark warning that the perpetrator of the tragic death of Preston Davey will face repercussions in prison due to being classified as a particularly undesirable type of prisoner.
Jamie Varley, a 37-year-old individual, was recently convicted of the murder and sexual abuse of the 13-month-old child he had adopted together with his partner, John McGowan-Fazakerley, aged 32. Varley, who worked as a high school teacher, displayed shock upon hearing the guilty verdicts in court and subsequently broke down in distress.
Tragically, Preston passed away at Blackpool Victoria Hospital in July 2023 after sustaining a total of 40 injuries, both externally and internally, during the four months he was under the care of Varley and McGowan-Fazakerley in their Blackpool residence.
In addition to the murder charge, Varley was found guilty of various other offenses, including assault, child cruelty, and sexual assault. McGowan-Fazakerley was also convicted of several charges related to the child’s death and mistreatment.
The two individuals are scheduled to receive their sentences on Thursday from Judge Turner. A former prisoner, Rich Jones, who served time for drug-related crimes, highlighted the extreme nature of Varley’s crimes, indicating that he would likely be targeted in prison due to the severity of his offenses.
Jones suggested that Varley could be placed in a high-security prison such as HMP Wakefield, known as “Monster Mansion” due to its population of dangerous criminals. Despite potential protective measures, Jones emphasized that Varley would remain at risk due to the nature of his crimes and the prison environment.
The ex-inmate also mentioned the existence of a hierarchy within prisons, indicating that Varley’s offenses placed him at the lowest level among sex offenders, further increasing the threat to his safety behind bars.
Following the court’s decision, a representative from the Crown Prosecution Service expressed deep shock over the case, labeling it as one of the most horrifying instances she had encountered in her career. She condemned Varley and McGowan-Fazakerley for their heinous actions, emphasizing the betrayal of trust and the unimaginable harm inflicted on the innocent child.
The emotional toll on those who cared for Preston was acknowledged, with sympathies extended to all affected by the tragic events.