The podcast explores the case of Baby B, the twin of Baby A, who was allegedly attacked but survived. The hosts discuss the medical team's efforts to save Baby B, the staffing requirements in high dependency units, and the courtroom atmosphere. They also mention serious allegations in the case and promote a true crime podcast.
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Baby B, the twin sister of Baby A, collapsed and stopped breathing just 27 hours after her brother's death, but was successfully resuscitated.
Evidence presented in court shows that Baby B received suboptimal care like her brother, contrasting the prosecution's claim that Letby deliberately harmed her.
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Lucy Letby's trial for alleged murder of babies
Lucy Letby is on trial, accused of killing seven babies and injuring ten more while working as a neonatal nurse. The babies in question are referred to as Babies A to Q for legal reasons. Letby denies all charges. Each episode of the podcast focuses on each baby, exploring the prosecution's claims and the defense's arguments for each case. In Episode 4, the podcast delves into Baby B's case, a girl born prematurely, who collapsed and stopped breathing just 27 hours after her brother. The prosecution alleges that Letby deliberately injected her with air, the same technique used with Baby A. The defense argues that Baby B received suboptimal care like her brother.
The jury hears evidence about Baby B's collapse
Baby B, the twin sister of Baby A, was born prematurely and needed resuscitation at birth. She was cared for in an incubator in the intensive care nursery. Just 27 hours after her brother's death, Baby B collapsed. The evidence presented in court shows that Baby B's designated nurse, aided by Letby, administered feed and took her blood gases. Shortly after, Baby B's monitor alarm went off, indicating that she had stopped breathing. Letby called for help, and the baby was resuscitated. The jury heard testimonials from nurses who described Baby B's alarming appearance and rapid deterioration. Despite the intervention, Baby B survived.
Expert witnesses and defense arguments
Expert witnesses were called to testify in the trial, including a specialist radiologist who analyzed x-rays of both Baby A and Baby B. X-rays of Baby A showed air in his blood vessels, while no such evidence was observed in Baby B's x-ray. The defense argues that Baby B's collapse was a result of suboptimal care, similar to Baby A's case, and denies that Letby deliberately harmed any of the babies she cared for. Witnesses, including a nurse who mentored Letby during her student placement, testified to her professionalism and dedication. The defense highlights staffing shortages and challenges faced by the neonatal unit.
In our continuation of the Trial of Lucy Letby, Liz and Caroline focus on the case of Baby B, the twin of Baby A. She was allegedly attacked 27 hours after her brother, but survived. We’ll hear testimony from nurses and doctors who successfully resuscitated Baby B when she collapsed. Liz and Caroline also chat to experienced journalist Kim Pilling, who works for the Press Association and has one of just a handful of media seats in the actual courtroom.