The Trial of Nurse Lucy Letby: Medical Evidence, Impact on Families, and Hospital Response

This chapter discusses the details of one of the UK's longest running murder trials, involving nurse Lucy Letby. The jury has been deliberating for months, analyzing medical evidence, witness statements, and the ways in which Letby attacked children under her care. The chapter also highlights the impact on the families of the victims, who were disappointed by Letby's absence from the courtroom during the verdict readings. They share statements from those involved in the case, including the co-lead investigator who expresses gratitude to the families involved for their strength and composure during the trial. The hospital's response to the verdict, which includes an apology but not much else, is mentioned. Some background information about Lucy Letby is provided, detailing her nursing career, social life, and the contrast between her public persona and the darker side she was accused of. The severity of the crimes is emphasized, with Letby being accused of seven counts of murder and 15 counts of attempted murder involving 17 babies.