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The Trial of Lucy Letby: The Inquiry

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Feb 13, 2023 • 20min

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

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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Feb 6, 2023 • 31min

Episode 14: Baby I “Our daughter could go from perfectly fine to nearly dying in seconds."

This podcast discusses the trial of Lucy Letby, a neonatal nurse accused of murdering multiple babies. They dive into the emotional impact on the families, focus on the alleged attacks on baby I, and share details of events in the neonatal unit. The episode also covers the deteriorating condition of a baby girl and her tragic passing. They also touch on the baby's poor health and upcoming topics in the next episode.
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Jan 30, 2023 • 24min

Episode 13: Baby H, Part 2 "Whilst at Chester, her monitor regularly set off alarms. This didn’t happen at Arrowe Park.”

This week, Liz and Caroline finish explaining the evidence for Baby H, a baby Lucy Letby is accused of trying to murder. Also, criminologist Professor David Wilson shares his interest in crime and punishment, including a miscarriage of justice case. Follow the trial on Twitter @LucyLetbyTrial.
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Jan 23, 2023 • 23min

Episode 12: Baby H, Part 1 "They were not able to explain why she had suffered a cardiac collapse."

Lucy Letby, accused of trying to kill Baby H twice in 24 hours, is examined for her alleged murder attempts. The episode covers the baby's collapse and cardiac arrest, the complications faced after birth, and the lack of explanation for the collapse.
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Jan 16, 2023 • 23min

Episode 11: "Let’s not ignore the importance of open justice”

This week, Liz and Caroline had hoped to bring you details of evidence heard by the jury during their first week back. But, unexpectedly the case was delayed and unable to go ahead because of health and family issues relating to two members of the jury.We’re hoping they will be back to normal next week. In the meantime, we have two excellent interviews this week: Part 2 of the interview with media law expert Mark Hanna, and another with the legendary boss of news agency Cavendish Press, Jon Harris, AKA Mr Justice Harris.Follow The Trial on Twitter @thetrialpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jan 9, 2023 • 17min

Episode 10: Interview with media law expert Mark Hanna ‘’Court reporting is important and it is under threat.”

In this episode, Liz and Caroline interview Mark Hanna, a media law expert and editor of McNae's Essential Law for Journalists. They discuss the legal challenges they face while reporting on the ongoing trial of Lucy Letby, accused of murdering and attempting to murder infants. The podcast also touches on the decline of court reporting in media organizations, the importance of understanding internet publication laws, and the trial of Joseph Pushka for the murder of Ashley Murphy.
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Dec 19, 2022 • 21min

Episode 9: Baby G, Part 2 “She was a pale colour. She wasn’t moving. The monitor wasn’t on.”

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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Dec 12, 2022 • 28min

Episode 9: Baby G, Part 1 “Just a little tiny thing” given just a 5% chance of survival at birth. But ‘she was a fighter.’

Former chief crown prosecutor, Nazir Afzal, discusses the difficulties faced by lawyers in a long and complicated trial. The hosts examine the alleged attempts made by Lucy Letby to kill Baby G. They explore the evidence, the challenges of presenting a clear case to the jury, and the role of technology in courtrooms.
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Dec 5, 2022 • 22min

Episode 8: Baby F, Part 2 ‘His heart rate was high and his sugar was low, something wasn't right.’

This episode discusses the poisoning of Baby F and the prosecution's case against Lucy Letby. It explores the dangers of neonatal hypoglycemia and the contamination of nutrient bags with insulin. The hosts also share their challenges in reporting on lengthy trials and discuss the tragic case of Charlene Downs. The episode ends with a teaser for the next episode featuring Baby G's miraculous survival.
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Nov 28, 2022 • 26min

Episode 8: Baby F, Part 1 ‘He was given insulin that was never prescribed.’

In this episode, Caroline and Liz discuss the trial of Lucy Letby, focusing on the alleged attempted murder of Baby F using insulin. They examine Baby F's blood sugar issues after Letby allegedly poisoned his intravenous feed, and the prosecution's claim of deliberate insulin poisoning. The podcast also features a discussion with freelance broadcaster Matt O'Donoghue on reporting court cases and condensing information for media. Stay tuned for the next episode!

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