Episode 9: Baby G, Part 1 “Just a little tiny thing” given just a 5% chance of survival at birth. But ‘she was a fighter.’
Dec 12, 2022
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Former chief crown prosecutor, Nazir Afzal, discusses the difficulties faced by lawyers in a long and complicated trial. The hosts examine the alleged attempts made by Lucy Letby to kill Baby G. They explore the evidence, the challenges of presenting a clear case to the jury, and the role of technology in courtrooms.
The trial of Lucy Letby involves complex medical evidence and the use of technology to present evidence and recreate crime scenes.
Baby G, the most premature baby in the case, allegedly suffered from excessive milk and air in her stomach, leading to her collapse.
Deep dives
The Case Against Lucy Letby
Lucy Letby is on trial for the alleged murders and attempted murders of babies in the neonatal unit at Countess of Chester Hospital. She denies all charges. The trial is ongoing with detailed evidence presented about each baby's case.
Baby G's Deterioration and Alleged Attacks
Baby G, who weighed just one pound two ounces at birth, allegedly suffered from excessive milk and air in her stomach, causing her to collapse. Prosecution experts claim Lucy Letby sabotaged Baby G's care, while the defense argues her deterioration was due to sepsis. The evidence includes text messages exchanged between Letby and her colleague.
The Trial and Prosecution Challenges
The trial involves presenting complex medical evidence to the jury, with the aid of technology, to prove the allegations against Letby. Prosecutors must be thorough, rebut defense arguments, and ensure a clear understanding of the evidence. Technology has been helpful in presenting evidence and recreating crime scenes.
In this episode, Caroline and Liz examine what happened to Baby G, the most premature baby in this case, who Lucy Letby allegedly tried to kill three times in a fortnight.
We also chat to former chief crown prosecutor, Nazir Afzal, about the difficulties faced by lawyers preparing and running such a long and complicated trial, and why advances in technology have revolutionised courtrooms.