Revealed: The chilling unanswered question as Preston Davey's evil adoptive father is convicted of his murder. Read it exclusively in The Crime Desk newsletterTo read two exclusive stories on the Preston Davey case, sign up to The Crime Desk newsletter HEREWhat kind of cases do you want to read more about? Let us know at: crimedesk@dailymail.co.uk By ARTHUR PARASHAR, SENIOR REPORTER Published: 00:01 BST, 7 July 2026 | Updated: 09:31 BST, 7 July 2026
The unspeakably cruel murder of 13-month-old Preston Davey has appalled Britain over the last few months. Our reporters covered the case from the courtroom every step of the way. Now, The Crime Desk is looking deeper. As we learned what Preston endured at the hands of his adoptive fathers Jamie Varley and John McGowan-Fazakerley, we kept asking one question: How could this have been allowed to happen? Baby Preston was subjected to unspeakable physical, sexual and emotional abuse over the four months before he died in hospital in July 2023. Exclusively in this week's Crime Desk newsletter, I speak to the family's neighbours who are left struggling to come to terms with what they witnessed.Plus, our veteran crime reporter Liz Hull reveals why the images and video shown at the trial had such a devastating impact on her. She says they were some of the worst she's ever seen in a courtroom. Read about neighbours' heartache and the chilling question left unanswered at the end of Varley's murder trial exclusively in The Crime Desk newsletter.--To read both stories, sign up to The Crime Desk newsletter HERE.You'll receive an email straight away with a link to read an exclusive subscriber article for free.Each week our team will bring you unrivalled insight, expert analysis, and in-depth reporting on the cases you can't stop thinking about.Every newsletter will be packed with exclusive features, interviews and the breaking stories dominating today's headlines.Delivered to your inbox every week, completely FREE.
