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The Trial of Lucy Letby: The Inquiry

Episode 12: Baby H, Part 1 "They were not able to explain why she had suffered a cardiac collapse."

Jan 23, 2023
Lucy Letby, accused of trying to kill Baby H twice in 24 hours, is examined for her alleged murder attempts. The episode covers the baby's collapse and cardiac arrest, the complications faced after birth, and the lack of explanation for the collapse.
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  • Baby H experienced a cardiac collapse and didn't have a heartbeat for twenty-two minutes, leading to concerns about deliberate harm done by Lucy Letby.
  • The defense raised concerns about the overall care provided to Baby H, highlighting mistakes and delays in treatment, while the prosecution argued that the collapse was a deliberate act by Lucy Letby.

Deep dives

Lucy Letby on trial for alleged murders and attempted murders of infants

Lucy Letby, a neo-natal nurse, is currently on trial at Manchester Crown Court for the alleged murder of seven babies and the attempted murder of ten others. The charges stem from incidents that occurred while Letby was working at the Countess of Chester Hospital in Cheshire. The trial, one of the most anticipated criminal trials in recent years, involves shocking allegations of the deaths and harm inflicted on the infants. All charges are denied by Letby.

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