Teacher on Trial for Alleged Abuse and Murder of Adopted Infant

A court is hearing shocking allegations against Jamie Varley. Prosecutors say he and his partner mistreated 13-month-old Preston Davey, whom they had been in the process of adopting. Evidence presented includes nearly 40 non-accidental injuries and messages in which Varley described the child as “dead meat today.” Medical records show repeated hospital visits, including for a fractured elbow. The baby later died after a cardiac arrest, and a post-mortem pointed to airway obstruction, possibly smothering. Varley denies charges of murder, manslaughter, child cruelty, grievous bodily harm and sexual offences. His partner faces counts of allowing death, child cruelty and sexual assault. The trial is ongoing.

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