British gay couple charged with rape and murder of infant they sought to adopt

By lauraharris // 2025-06-18

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British secondary school teacher Jamie Varley and his partner John McGowan-Fazakerley were charged with the rape and murder of 13-month-old Preston Davey, whom they were in the process of adopting. Varley faces charges including murder, sexual assault, child cruelty and possession of extreme pornography, while McGowan-Fazakerley is charged with allowing the child's death and related abuse.
The defendants appeared in court nearly two years after the infant's 2023 death. A trial was set for April 2026 due to the complexity of the case, with both remanded into custody until a plea hearing in October.
Varley, suspended from his teaching job since 2023, remains on full pay but is barred from school premises. The academy trust overseeing his former workplace is reviewing his employment status.
The case sparked widespread anger, with critics condemning adoption system failures and some linking the tragedy to the defendants' sexual orientation, fueling debates over LGBTQ+ adoption rights.
The incident has raised serious concerns about UK adoption safeguards, including inadequate background checks and monitoring. Advocates demand stricter protocols to prevent such abuse, regardless of adoptive parents' backgrounds.

A British secondary school teacher and his partner have been charged in connection with the horrific rape and murder of a 13-month-old boy they were in the process of adopting. Jamie Varley, 32, and John McGowan-Fazakerley, 30, appeared at Preston Crown Court on Monday, June 16, nearly two years after the infant, Preston Davey, was pronounced dead at Blackpool Victoria Hospital in 2023. Both men were initially arrested but later released on bail before Lancashire Police re-arrested and charged them following further investigations. Varley, previously employed as a teacher, has been suspended since 2023 by the Cidari Multi Academy Trust, which oversees his former school. A spokesperson confirmed he has been barred from school premises and contact with students or staff. The trust stated it is "considering its position" regarding his employment but confirmed he remains on full pay, as legally required during suspension. (Related: Gay pedophile couple adopted boys just to make child pornography.) In line with the case, Varley faces multiple charges, including murder, two counts of assault by penetration of a male child under 13, and five counts of child cruelty. He is also accused of taking indecent photographs, distributing an explicit image and possessing extreme pornography involving the victim. Meanwhile, McGowan-Fazakerley has been charged with causing or allowing the death of a child, sexual assault of a child and two counts of child cruelty. Authorities confirmed all charges relate to the same victim. Judge Robert Altham set a trial date for April 14, 2026. He acknowledged the delay, but stated it was necessary to ensure all expert witnesses were prepared. Both defendants were remanded into custody and will remain in prison until a plea hearing in October.

Davey's case exposes systemic failures in the U.K.'s child protection and adoption systems

The tragic rape and murder of Davey by his adoptive guardians have ignited public outrage and demands for stricter adoption safeguards. "Gays and lesbians should NEVER be allowed to adopt children. Rest in peace to this beautiful child. My blood is boiling!" one X user replied to a tweet on America First's official page regarding the tragic incident. Social media reflects widespread calls for accountability, with many urging policymakers to reassess current protocols to prevent such atrocities in the future. Moreover, the case has intensified scrutiny of U.K. adoption protocols, particularly the adequacy of background checks and post-placement monitoring. Despite not having finalized Davey's adoption, the couple had custody of the child, raising urgent questions about social services' oversight. Additionally, the abuse went undetected until the victim's death despite collaboration between the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and Lancashire Police. In response, some advocacy groups are pushing for enhanced background checks, stricter home monitoring and renewed scrutiny of adoption eligibility criteria. Advocates then argued that stronger safeguards are needed to identify potential risks earlier, regardless of an adoptive parent's background. The latest news about the transgender cult can be found at GenderConfused.com. Watch the full conversation between Mel K and Charlie Robinson regarding how the transgenderism movement is part of the controlled demolition of America.

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Davey's case exposes systemic failures in the U.K.'s child protection and adoption systems

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