Teacher Jailed for Life for Murder of Adopted Baby

Jamie Varley, a former head of year at a high school, was sentenced to a whole-life term for the murder of Preston Davey, whom he and his partner adopted.

The court heard harrowing details of months of sexual and physical abuse before the baby's death.

Varley's partner, John McGowan-Fazakerley, was sentenced to 20 years for allowing the abuse.

The case has prompted calls for reform in adoption vetting, as the foster parents expressed ongoing trauma and guilt.