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#294: “Good Girl” Nurse Killed 7 Babies To Get Doctor’s Attention & Sympathy

Sep 10, 2023
Dr. Crush and Lucy Letby face an alarming increase in infant deaths at Chester Hospital's NICU. Dr. Crush becomes suspicious of nurse Lucy, who has been present during every incident. Despite concerns and suspicions, hospital executives prioritize avoiding legal trouble. Officer Jones eventually investigates, leading to Lucy's arrest. The chapter explores the disturbing motivation behind Lucy's actions and her ongoing fight for a retrial.
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Quick takeaways

  • The hospital's high infant mortality rate in the NICU unit sparked rumors and suspicions, leading to an investigation.
  • Nurse Lucy's suspicious behavior, such as frequently checking on babies not under her care and the worsening condition of patients after her presence, raised concerns among colleagues.

Deep dives

Suspicion and Rumors Surround Nurse Lucy

Nurse Lucy, a dedicated and hardworking nurse, finds herself at the center of rumors and suspicions as multiple infants in the NICU experience health complications or pass away. Despite being on shift for each incident, Lucy argues that she is always at the hospital due to her lack of personal responsibilities. She believes the hospital is using her as a scapegoat to cover up their own problems of being understaffed and underfunded.

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