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Episode 312 - Lucy Letby: “Trust me, I’m a nurse”

Aug 24, 2023
Lucy Letby, a nurse convicted of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder six more, is discussed in this podcast. They explore her motives, the shocking evidence against her, and her eventual arrest and trial. The hosts also delve into the possibility of a hero complex and Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy, as well as the support she received from her secret doctor boyfriend.
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  • Lucy Letby, a nurse in the UK, was sentenced to a whole-life order for the murder of seven babies and attempted murder of six more, exposing failures in hospital oversight and patient safety.
  • Letby exhibited psychopathic traits and showed no remorse for her actions, deriving pleasure from causing harm and manipulating others for emotional support.

Deep dives

Multiple cases of babies being harmed or killed

The trial of Lucy Letby revealed multiple instances of babies being harmed or killed while under her care. These incidents included injecting air into their bloodstream, overfeeding, dislodging feeding tubes, and unnecessary injections of substances like insulin. The evidence presented by the prosecution pointed to Letby as the perpetrator, while the defense claimed that the hospital's inadequate care was to blame.

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