The Murder of Preston Davey: A Teacher’s Horrific Betrayal of an Adopted Baby

The Murder of Preston Davey: A Teacher’s Horrific Betrayal of an Adopted Baby

In this deeply disturbing episode of A True Crime Podcast, host Alexander Lawson examines the tragic case of 13-month-old Preston Davey. Born in June 2022 and placed into foster care, Preston was a happy, healthy baby until he was moved in April 2023 to live with Jamie Varley—a secondary school teacher involved in child safeguarding—and his partner John McGowan-Fazakerley, who were in the process of adopting him. Over the following four months, Preston endured months of horrific physical, sexual, and emotional abuse. He died on July 27, 2023. Varley claimed an accidental drowning, but evidence revealed a nightmare of sadistic cruelty, including sexual assaults and dozens of traumatic injuries. Following a lengthy trial at Preston Crown Court, Varley was convicted of murder and multiple sexual and cruelty offences. He received a whole-life prison sentence in June 2026. His partner was convicted of causing or allowing the death and related charges, receiving 25 years. This case exposes devastating safeguarding failures and raises urgent questions about the adoption process. We honor Preston’s memory and explore the profound grief of his biological mother and foster family. Listener discretion is strongly advised— this episode details severe child abuse and murder. What changes are needed to protect vulnerable children? Share your thoughts below. New episodes weekly. Subscribe and turn on notifications. #TrueCrime #PrestonDavey #ChildAbuse #JamieVarley #UKCrime

Prison Justice: The Brutal Killing of Child Killer Kyle Bevan

In this episode of A True Crime Podcast, host Alexander Lawson examines the chilling case of Kyle Bevan, convicted in 2023 for the horrific murder of his partner’s two-year-old daughter, Lola James. Bevan was sentenced to life with a minimum of 28 years — but his time behind bars at HMP Wakefield ended violently in November 2025. Three fellow inmates — Mark Fellows, Lee Newell, and David Taylor — cornered Bevan in his cell, stabbing him over 25 times in under five minutes with makeshift weapons. They tucked his body into bed to delay discovery. All three were later given whole-life orders for the premeditated murder. We explore the details of Lola’s tragic death, the prison attack caught on CCTV, the swift convictions, and the heated debate over vigilante “justice” inside prison walls. A story of unimaginable cruelty, retribution, and the limits of the law. Listener discretion is strongly advised due to graphic content involving child violence. What does this case say about justice in our prisons? Share your thoughts below. New episodes every week. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an upload. #TrueCrime #KyleBevan #PrisonJustice #LolaJames #UKCrime

The Black Dahlia of the UK: The Brutal Unsolved Stabbing of Rindy Morgan (1984)

In this episode of A True Crime Podcast, host Alexander Lawson examines the shocking 1984 murder of American mother-of-two Rindy Morgan — dubbed the “Black Dahlia of the UK.” Rindy vanished while out walking and photographing in Bristol. Days later, her body was found stabbed 14 times in a copse off Long Lane in Backwell. Her clothing, bag, and Olympus OM20 camera were stolen and never recovered, adding to the mystery. We explore the frenzied attack, eerie parallels to the infamous Black Dahlia case, the extensive but fruitless investigation, and why this brutal killing remains unsolved after more than 40 years. Trigger warning: Graphic discussion of stabbing and murder. Listener discretion advised. If you have information about Rindy Morgan’s murder, please contact the police. Subscribe for more unsolved cases and share your theories below. #TrueCrime #UnsolvedMurder #BlackDahliaUK #RindyMorgan #BristolCrime

The Spy in the Bag: The Bizarre Unsolved Death of Gareth Williams

In this gripping episode of A True Crime Podcast, host Alexander Lawson examines the 2010 mysterious death of GCHQ intelligence analyst Gareth Williams—known as the “Spy in the Bag.” The 31-year-old codebreaker was found dead, naked and padlocked inside a red North Face holdall bag in the bathtub of his Pimlico, London safe house. An inquest ruled his death an “unlawful killing,” yet how he ended up zipped inside the bag—and who put him there—remains one of Britain’s most perplexing unsolved cases. We explore the anomalies, intelligence connections, possible espionage links, theories of a sex game gone wrong, and the family’s fight against official secrecy. Was it murder by foreign agents, a cover-up, or something even stranger? Trigger warning: Discussion of death and speculation around sensitive topics. Listener discretion advised. Subscribe for more intriguing true crime stories and share your theories below. #TrueCrime #SpyInTheBag #GarethWilliams #UnsolvedMystery #Espionage

The Axe Murder of Daniel Morgan: Police Corruption and Britain’s Most Notorious Unsolved Case

In this explosive episode of A True Crime Podcast, host Alexander Lawson investigates the 1987 murder of private investigator Daniel Morgan. Found dead in a south London pub car park with an axe embedded in his head, Morgan was likely on the verge of exposing police corruption when he was silenced. Despite five major investigations, multiple arrests, and millions spent, no one has ever been convicted. The case exposed shocking institutional failings, conflicts of interest, and what an independent panel later called “a form of institutional corruption” within the Metropolitan Police. We explore the evidence, the botched probes, the family’s decades-long fight for justice, and why this scandal continues to haunt British policing. Trigger warning: Graphic discussion of murder and themes of corruption. Listener discretion advised. If you care about accountability and true crime, hit subscribe and share your theories below. #TrueCrime #DanielMorgan #PoliceCorruption #UnsolvedMurder #UKCrime