Grimsargh Adoption Trial: Men Charged with Baby's Death

0:00On April 27, two men from Grimsarge near Preston are starting a six-week trial today at Preston Crown Court over the death of 13-month-old. Preston Davy, the baby they were in the process of adopting. Jamie Varley, 37, faces charges of murder, sexual assault on a child under 13, inflicting grievous bodily harm, five counts of child, cruelty, plus making, taking, and distributing indecent images. His partner, John McGowan, Phazakherley, 32, is charged with causing or allowing the child's death to counts of child cruelty and sexual assault on a child under 13. Both men, who live at the same address on Chandler's Way, deny every single charge against them. Preston was rushed to Blackpool Victoria Hospital at 7.15 p.m. on July 27, 2023, where he sadly passed away. The case has shocked the community, highlighting the horrors some kids face even in supposed safe homes.

1:01Folks are reeling from the details of alleged abuse during what should have been a loving adoption process. In court today, a jury of 14 seven men and seven women got sworn in, with extras picked because the trials expected to drag on. Judge Mr. Justice Turner reassured them they don't need to memorize every charge detail right away, handing out copies of the indictment instead. The two defendants showed up suited up in the dock, one seat apart, as the real questions begin unfolding over the coming weeks.