New evidence suggests more babies harmed and one poisoned under Lucy Letby’s care, as reported by The Independent. Letby, who was found guilty of killing seven babies and attempting to murder seven others while working at the Countess of Chester Hospital’s neonatal unit between June 2015 and June 2016, is now facing additional allegations.
The 33-year-old nurse received 14 whole life orders in August 2023, meaning she will never be eligible for parole. In recent months, Letby’s trial has been under intense scrutiny, with concerns raised by leading doctors and scientists about the evidence used against her.
BBC One’s Panorama revealed that during Letby’s training at Liverpool Women’s Hospital in 2012 and 2015, almost a third of her 33 shifts witnessed potentially life-threatening incidents. The programme highlighted that in 40% of Letby’s shifts, children’s breathing tubes were dislodged, far exceeding the normal rate of 1% per nurse per baby.
Documents seen by Panorama suggest that a third baby may have been poisoned with insulin under Letby’s care. Medical records indicated unusually high levels of insulin in the baby’s system, along with a significant drop in blood sugar level, raising suspicions of foul play.
Experts interviewed by Panorama cast doubt on the prosecution’s claim that the babies’ insulin levels were artificially elevated. The prosecution’s case against Letby has faced criticism in recent months, with former cabinet minister David Davis calling for a retrial, citing a high likelihood of Letby’s innocence.
Davis expressed willingness to discuss the case with Letby in jail and stressed the need for a proper retrial to ensure justice is served. The ongoing revelations about Letby’s alleged actions continue to raise questions about the safety and care provided to vulnerable patients under her supervision.