Jamie Varley, the 37-year-old convicted of murdering and sexually abusing his adopted 13-month-old son Preston Davey, reportedly spent his first night at HMP Wakefield "sobbing and quaking" in his cell as fellow inmates screamed threats at him, according to insiders. The convicted killer received a whole life order following an eight-week trial at Preston Crown Court last week, where he was found guilty of murder, sexual assault, and multiple other grave child sex offences.
Inmates Give 'Traditional Prisoners Welcome'
Furious prisoners are said to have given Varley a "traditional prisoners welcome" as he arrived at HMP Wakefield, notorious as 'Monster Mansion'. They banged on cell bars and issued warnings that he would face retribution for the appalling abuse he inflicted on little Preston. The chilling threats greeted Varley immediately after his sentencing, as he was taken directly to the Category A facility in West Yorkshire.
"It was quite the hit home for how the rest of his life will be," a source exclusively told the Daily Star. "Varley was in for a rude awakening if he thought he would be getting an easy ride. He is arguably one of Britain's most hated men right now, and that stands in the prison too."
Bounty on His Head and Segregation
The insider added: "There's a bounty on his head, everyone wants to be the one to hurt him first, and he was made very aware of that as he entered the prison. The other prisoners knew he was coming and they waited for him. They want him scared and they want to make his time inside as awful as they can - and now he knows he has a lot of time inside to serve. He is never getting out, there is no way out of this hell for him."
Varley is understood to currently be held in segregation, meaning he will spend the vast majority of his time alone in his cell, under round-the-clock supervision from guards tasked with ensuring his safety. "In time he will be allowed to move about a bit more, but any time he does leave his cell it is likely he will be flanked by guards, they have a duty of care to him," the source continued.
First Night of Sobbing and Whispering
"He was welcomed last night by loud banging and shouting as fellow prisoners who anticipated his arrival when they learnt of a prison van arriving to drop off newbies. He was whispering to himself and spent the whole night just sobbing in his cell. He must be thinking that an attack is inevitable, it is just a case of when."
Mental health professionals are also expected to be brought in to assess his psychological state, as he remains on 24-hour suicide watch. "High profile prisoners are often placed on this as a matter of protocol," the source said. "But in this case it is probably called for and a real possibility. What has he got to live for?"
HMP Wakefield: 'Monster Mansion'
Wakefield is regarded as one of Britain's most notorious prisons, renowned for housing the country's most dangerous and high-risk offenders. The facility houses between 630 and 750 high-risk offenders, with the overwhelming majority serving lengthy or indeterminate life sentences. Notable prisoners over the years have included Harold Shipman, Levi Bellfield, Ian Huntley, and Charles Bronson.
"Things will not be getting any better for him any time soon," the insider continued. "In fact every day he survives, the bounty will increase for taking him out. Guards certainly have a job on their hands keeping him safe."
Whereabouts of Partner Unknown
The whereabouts of Varley's partner John McGowan-Fazakerley remain unknown, though insiders suggest he is probably being held at either HMP Manchester (Strangeways) or HMP Full Sutton.
