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The Trial of Lucy Letby: The Inquiry

Episode 15: Baby J “We were totally and utterly shocked because she was extremely well and coming home.”

Feb 13, 2023
Baby J, a premature baby girl, is the focus of this episode. Born 8 weeks early and recovering well, her parents were preparing to take her home. However, during a night shift, Lucy Letby allegedly smothered Baby J, causing her to suffer a seizure. The episode covers the events of that night, including Baby J's low oxygen levels and smothering allegations. It also discusses a distressing phone call informing the parents that their daughter has collapsed, as well as an incident at the hospital involving Baby J and criticism of Dr Evans.
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  • Lucy Letby is accused of attempting to murder a premature baby girl by smothering her, causing her to suffer a seizure.
  • The trial investigates the events leading up to the collapse of Baby Jay, including concerns about her care and staffing issues at the hospital.

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The Trial of Lucy Letby: Overview

This podcast episode discusses the trial of Lucy Letby, a neo-natal nurse accused of killing seven infants and injuring ten more at the Countess of Chester Hospital in England. The case involves shocking allegations of murder and attempted murder. The episode introduces the background of the case and highlights the importance of a fair trial. It also provides details about Baby Jay, one of the babies involved in the trial, who suffered a seizure allegedly caused by Letby. The episode explores the events of the night shift when Baby Jay collapsed and the subsequent medical care and investigations.

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