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Prosecutors Reveal “Dead Meat” Texts in Infant Death Trial

4/29/2026

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Prosecutors presented Jamie Varley's April texts in which he called the infant “dead meat” and said he had “murdered” him.
Investigators reported Preston Davey had about 40 injuries, three hospital trips, and a fractured left elbow.
A post-mortem found the infant died of acute upper-airway obstruction, indicating smothering or an object in his mouth.
The Blackpool trial of Jamie Varley and John McGowan-Fazakerley for Preston Davey's July 27 2023 death continues.

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Prosecutors presented Jamie Varley's April texts in which he called the infant “dead meat” and said he had “murdered” him.
Investigators reported Preston Davey had about 40 injuries, three hospital trips, and a fractured left elbow.
A post-mortem found the infant died of acute upper-airway obstruction, indicating smothering or an object in his mouth.
The Blackpool trial of Jamie Varley and John McGowan-Fazakerley for Preston Davey's July 27 2023 death continues.