The Story Is there ‘new evidence’ in the Lucy Letby case?
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Feb 7, 2025 
Caroline Wheeler, Political Editor of The Sunday Times, teams up with Dr. Shu Lee, a retired neonatologist who questioned the research used in Lucy Letby's trial. They discuss stunning new findings from a panel of experts who attribute the deaths of the infants in question to medical conditions instead of murder. The conversation highlights major flaws in the original investigation and raises concerns about systemic healthcare failures. Listeners are invited to reflect on the implications of these revelations for justice and medical accountability.
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Dr. Lee's Involvement
- Dr. Shu Lee, a retired neonatologist, discovered his research paper was used in the Lucy Letby case.
- He was initially unaware of the trial and only learned about his involvement through a local newspaper.
Air Embolism Evidence
- Dr. Lee's 1989 research paper on air embolisms, a rare phenomenon, was used in the prosecution's case.
- The prosecution argued that skin discoloration in the babies indicated air embolisms, linking Letby to their deaths.
Statistical Improbability
- Dr. Lee questioned the prosecution's use of his research, noting skin discoloration occurs in only 10% of air embolism cases.
- He argued that the number of deaths attributed to air embolisms was statistically improbable.