FORMER PRISON GOVERNOR SAYS JAMIE VARLEY HAS “NOWHERE TO HIDE” DESPITE REPORTED NAME CHANGE

ENGLAND, UK — A former senior prison governor has said Jamie Varley, who is serving a whole-life sentence for the murder of 13-month-old Preston Davey, is unlikely to gain anonymity in prison despite reports that he has changed his name.

The comments come after British media reported that Varley had allegedly changed his name by deed poll while in custody.

Former Governor Responds

Vanessa Frake, the former governor of HMP Wormwood Scrubs, told UK media that changing a name is unlikely to make a significant difference inside the prison system.

According to Frake, prisons maintain detailed records of inmates, and staff are fully aware of prisoners’ identities regardless of any legal name change.

She also suggested that inmates convicted of high-profile crimes are generally well known within the prison estate, making it difficult to avoid recognition.

Reports of a Name Change

Earlier this month, the Daily Mail reported that Varley had allegedly changed his name by deed poll to Harry Jae Robb.

The report cited an unnamed source who claimed the move was intended to help Varley maintain a lower profile while serving his sentence.

Prison authorities have not publicly confirmed the reported name change.

Whole-Life Sentence Remains Unchanged

Regardless of any reported change of name, Varley’s sentence remains the same.

Following his conviction for the murder and abuse of Preston Davey, he received a whole-life order, meaning he will never be released from prison.

Separate safeguarding reviews into Preston’s case also continue as authorities examine whether opportunities to protect the child were missed before his death.

The reported name change has not been officially confirmed by prison authorities.
Jamie Varley remains subject to a whole-life order.
Safeguarding reviews connected to Preston Davey’s case are ongoing.

Sources:

• Daily Mail – https://www.dailymail.co.uk/
• The Mirror – https://www.mirror.co.uk/