Rotten Mango #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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Unexplained Mortality Cluster In NICU
- Chester Hospital saw an abnormal spike in infant deaths concentrated in the NICU, prompting staff suspicion.
- The common thread was nurse Lucy Letby being on duty for every affected shift despite varied causes listed.
Head Clinician Spotting A Pattern
- Dr. B pulled shift charts and noticed Lucy was the only nurse present for every infant death or collapse.
- He initially laughed it off but the pattern kept appearing and raised real alarm.
Colleagues Recall Hovering Behavior
- Colleagues described Lucy as a hyper-vigilant, hovering nurse who frequently popped into NICU rooms that weren't hers.
- Staff later linked her presence to sudden deteriorations in several infants' conditions.