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Serial baby killer Lucy Letby
Aug 18, 2023
Lucy Letby, UK's most prolific child serial killer, found guilty of murdering 7 babies and attempting to murder 6 more. Verdict discussed, along with emotional toll on families, experiences of jurors, upcoming sentencing, and available evidence.
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- Lucy Letby's crimes highlight the failure of hospital managers to address concerns raised by consultants regarding her behavior and the unexplained collapses and deaths at the hospital.
- Text messages and social media activity provided crucial insight into Lucy Letby's deceptive nature, callous disregard for the babies' lives, and curiosity about the families she harmed, making the trial emotionally challenging for the jury and affected families.
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Verdict of Guilty on Murder and Attempted Murder Charges
Lucy Letby, a nurse at the Countess of Chester Hospital, has been found guilty of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder six more. The trial, which began in October 2022, revealed that Letby had committed these crimes between June 2015 and June 2016. The jury at Manchester Crown Court delivered guilty verdicts on two counts of attempted murder, while not reaching a verdict on six other counts. The harrowing impact of these crimes on the families involved has been profound.
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