Episode 9: Baby G, Part 2 “She was a pale colour. She wasn’t moving. The monitor wasn’t on.”
Dec 19, 2022
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In this episode, the hosts discuss Lucy Letby's alleged attempts to kill Baby G, the most premature baby in the case. They also explore the importance of trials being open to the public and the benefits of live streaming trials. The podcast provides a platform for witnesses, victims, and the legal process, highlighting the importance of transparency. They tease a special guest episode in January and introduce the trial of Ashley Murphy, a young woman who was tragically murdered.
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Lucy Letby allegedly attempted to kill Baby G, the most premature baby in the case, on two separate occasions.
The podcast emphasizes the importance of transparency in court trials and the potential benefits of live-streaming proceedings.
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Trial of Lucy Letby: Allegations of Murder and Attempted Murder
The podcast episode discusses the highly anticipated trial of Lucy Letby, a neonatal nurse accused of murdering seven infants and attempting to kill ten others at the Countess of Chester Hospital in England. The babies' identities are protected, referred to as Babies A to Q, and their families are present in court. The prosecution asserts that Letby deliberately caused the collapse and harm of these babies, while the defense argues that the premature babies had preexisting health problems. The podcast focuses on the specific case of Baby G, the most premature baby, whose collapse and subsequent brain damage are attributed to Letby. The episode concludes with a discussion on the importance of transparency and live-streaming court trials.
Baby G's Attacks: Overfeeding and Injection Allegations
This segment delves into the details of two alleged attempts by Lucy Letby to kill Baby G. On Baby G's 100th day of life, Letby is claimed to have overfed her and injected air into her stomach, causing her to vomit violently and stop breathing. Letby is accused of repeating this pattern two weeks later, on Baby G's due date. The defense argues that the premature baby's health issues, such as reflux and difficulty with cannulation, could have caused the collapses, while the prosecution maintains that Letby deliberately harmed Baby G. The episode discusses the testimonies of medical professionals, conflicting accounts around the monitor being turned off, and the long-term consequences suffered by Baby G, who now requires round-the-clock care.
Trial Transparency and Future Proceedings
The episode touches upon the need for transparency in court trials and the potential benefits of live-streaming proceedings. Former chief prosecutor for the northwest of England, Nazir Afzal, advocates for streaming trials to enhance public access and understanding. The hosts also discuss the importance of giving witnesses, victims, and the legal process a voice through media coverage, as traditional media tends to focus on select moments rather than the overall trial. The podcast concludes by announcing a break in the trial for the Christmas holidays and hints at a future guest episode in January.
In this episode, Caroline and Liz explain how Lucy Letby allegedly tried to kill Baby G, the most premature baby in the case, on two more occasions.
We hear how she is said to have attacked the tiny infant on a day shift, within the space of five hours, on her original due date, leaving her with irreversible brain damage.
We also hear part two of the chat with former chief crown prosecutor, Nazir Afzal, where he describes the importance of trials being open to the public and how trust in the justice system would benefit from live streaming trials.