Convicted baby killer nurse Lucy Letby quizzed over more deaths

Former nurse Lucy Letby, who is already serving 15 whole-life sentences for the murder of seven babies and attempted murder of seven others, has been questioned about more infant deaths, Cheshire Police have confirmed. Letby, convicted in 2023 for her crimes at the Countess of Chester Hospital, was interviewed under caution in prison regarding unexpected deaths and collapses of infants both at the Countess of Chester Hospital and the Liverpool Women’s Hospital, where she had completed a clinical placement as a student.

The 34-year-old neonatal nurse was found guilty of a killing spree between June 2015 and June 2016, with police now reviewing all 4,000 babies under her care since January 2012. Letby was interviewed following an ongoing investigation into baby deaths at the hospitals. She is currently serving her sentence in HMP Bronzefield, considered a high-risk prisoner.

Letby, arrested in November 2020 and convicted in 2023, was also found guilty of an eighth attempted murder charge following a retrial in July. She was on duty for most of the 13 baby deaths at the Countess of Chester Hospital. The interviews come as the Thirlwall Inquiry, examining events at the hospital, is ongoing. Key witnesses include barrister Louis Browne KC, former Senior Coroner for Cheshire Alan Moore, and NHS whistle-blower Helene Donnelly.

The nurse’s legal representative was present during the recent interview. Letby has been denied leave to appeal her convictions, ensuring she will spend the rest of her life in jail. The Thirlwall Inquiry aims to shed light on the events at the hospitals and their implications following Letby’s trial and convictions.

In light of these recent developments, it is clear that the authorities are determined to thoroughly investigate any potential further wrongdoing by Lucy Letby. The ongoing scrutiny of her actions and the impact of her crimes on the healthcare system underscores the importance of ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable patients in medical settings. Letby’s case serves as a stark reminder of the grave consequences of betrayal of trust in the healthcare profession and the necessity of robust measures to prevent such tragedies from occurring again.