About this episode

This episode discusses the tragic murder of thirteen-month-old Preston Davey shortly after his adoption.

Preston Davey was thirteen months old when he was placed with two men for adoption in Blackpool. Everyone who met him described him as a happy, smiley little boy. Four months later he was dead. The lead detective called it the most harrowing case of his career. This is the murder of baby Preston Davey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Bang to Rights

Topics covered

• murder
• adoption
• true crime
• child welfare
• investigation

Keywords

• Preston Davey
• murder
• adoption
• Blackpool
• true crime

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Blackpool

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