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John McGowan-Fazakerley

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John McGowan-Fazakerley, partner of Jamie Varley, involved in adoption of murdered baby Preston Davey.

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John McGowan-Fazakerley, aged 32, is currently in the news as the partner of Jamie Varley, a 37-year-old schoolteacher who was found guilty of the murder and sexual abuse of a 13-month-old baby, Preston Davey. McGowan-Fazakerley and Varley were in the process of adopting the child. While Varley faced the charges of murder and 25 other offenses related to the baby's mistreatment, the articles focus on Varley's conviction. McGowan-Fazakerley's involvement is primarily contextualized by his relationship with Varley and their shared adoption process of the victim. The recent developments stem from the conclusion of an eight-week trial where Varley was convicted, bringing the circumstances surrounding baby Preston Davey's death and abuse to light, with McGowan-Fazakerley identified as Varley's partner in this adoption case.
Last updated: June 18, 2026