Key facts
- John McGowan-Fazakerley, 32, stated he misplaced trust in Jamie Varley, 37.
- Jamie Varley is accused of murdering a baby they were adopting.
During a court hearing, John McGowan-Fazakerley, aged 32, testified that he had "misplaced his trust" in Jamie Varley, aged 37. Varley is accused of murdering an infant that both McGowan-Fazakerley and Varley were in the process of adopting. The statement from McGowan-Fazakerley suggests a betrayal of confidence within the context of the adoption and the subsequent death of the child.