About this episode

The episode delves into the trial of Jamie Varley and John McGowan-Fazakerley, featuring insights from experts and emotional accounts from Preston's mother.

In this special episode Caroline and Liz get behind the trial of Jamie Varley and John McGowan-Fazakerley. We’ve got an insight into the police investigation and the questions which now need to be asked and answered. We also gain an insight into the mind of a man like Jamie Varley from expert Criminologist and former Prison Governor, Professor David Wilson. And we have the emotional words of Preston’s birth mum, Sarah, who says her son was failed by the very people trusted to take care of him. The Trial UK is part of the Crime Desk. Subscribe today for ad-free listening, full access to all our shows, early access to new shows, and bonus episodes. Visit https://plus.thecrimedesk.com/the-crime-desk-preston-davey for more information. Follow us on Tiktok @DailyMailCrime Follow us on instagram @TheTrialPod Subscribe to our YouTube channel @TheCrimeDesk Click here to sign up to The Crime Desk's weekly newsletter. It's free and packed with exclusive interviews, expert insight, and gripping deep dive investigations from across the world.  Email us thetrial@dailymail.com Whatsapp us +447796657512 (start your message with ‘Trial’) Presenters: Caroline Cheetham and Liz Hull…

People in this episode

Hosts: Caroline Cheetham, Liz Hull

Guest: Professor David Wilson

Topics covered

• true crime
• police investigation
• criminology
• emotional testimony
• trial analysis

Keywords

• Preston Davey
• Jamie Varley
• John McGowan-Fazakerley
• criminologist
• police investigation
• emotional testimony
• true crime

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Crime Desk, Daily Mail

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