July 2nd 2024.
In a shocking and heartbreaking case, Lucy Letby has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of seven innocent babies and the attempted murder of six others. Letby, who is only 24 years old, was found guilty of the attempted murder of a baby girl. This conviction comes after a previous trial in August where the jury was unable to reach a verdict.
Letby was working as a nurse at the Countess of Chester Hospital between June 2015 and June 2016 when she committed these horrific crimes. She was initially given a whole-life term in prison at Manchester Crown Court for the murder of seven young babies and the attempted murder of six others. However, her guilt in the case of Baby K, who was born prematurely, was only determined today.
The prosecution presented evidence that Letby had deliberately interfered with Baby K's breathing tube, causing her oxygen levels to drop dangerously low. The incident occurred just 90 minutes after Baby K's birth when she was transferred from the delivery room to the neo-natal unit. Consultant paediatrician Dr Ravi Jayaram testified that he caught Letby in the act and saw no evidence that she was trying to help the baby. He also stated that he did not hear any alarms or calls for help from Letby when Baby K's oxygen levels dropped.
Throughout the trial, Letby maintained her innocence and claimed to have no recollection of the events that led to her conviction. This is a developing news story and we will continue to provide updates as they become available. For the latest news updates, follow The Agency on Twitter and Facebook. You can also sign up for our daily push alerts to receive articles directly to your device. Our thoughts go out to the families of the victims and we hope that justice has been served for Baby K and the other innocent babies affected by Letby's actions.
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