# Baby Preston's Tragic End

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Podcast: [Manchester News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/manchester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574135)
Published: 2026-06-18T12:06:13+00:00
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## Resource

A thirteen-month-old boy, Preston Davey, was brutally murdered by his adopted father, Jamie Varley, a teacher convicted of multiple sex offenses, with his partner John McGowan-Fazakerley also convicted for enabling the abuse. Varley treated Preston as a “personal plaything,” subjecting him to unspeakable cruelty. Before adoption, foster parents Sandra and Paul Cooper described him as joyful and innocent, wishing they could have kept him. Preston would have turned four this week, and a vigil was held in his honor at Flag Market, where footage of his laughter serves as a haunting reminder of the life stolen. Sentencing is underway at Preston Crown Court. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/fa34f5b6257ad759

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