June 8th 2024.
Lucy Letby, a neonatal nurse, has been found guilty of murdering seven babies and attempting to kill six more during her time at the Countess of Chester Hospital's neonatal unit. After a ten-month trial, Letby was given a whole life sentence in August 2023. However, she is now facing a retrial this month for one charge of attempting to murder a baby girl in February 2016.
The shocking case has caught the attention of famous TV stars, with Line of Duty's Jed Mercurio reportedly in the works of creating a drama about Letby. Rumors have been circulating that Jodie Comer, known for her role in Killing Eve, or Sophie Turner from Game Of Thrones may be playing the lead role in the drama.
According to sources, Mercurio believes this story should not only be told in a drama, but also explored further. He is working closely with hospital consultant paediatrician Dr Ravi Jayaram, who was a whistle-blower in the Letby case. The aim of the drama is to shed light on how Letby's crimes went undetected for so long and the efforts made by others, particularly Dr Jayaram, to act on their suspicions.
The drama, which is set to air on ITV1, has not been given a release date yet and it is unclear if it will be a one-off show or a series. The role of Letby is not one to be taken lightly, and casting a high-profile name will help bring attention to the show.
Letby had previously lodged an application to challenge all counts against her, but it was denied last month. However, she was later granted the right to a full court hearing to argue her appeal. In September, the prosecution also announced that they will be pursuing a retrial in the case of Baby K, a girl born in February 2016.
The five other charges of attempted murder, relating to four babies, will not be retried after the jury in Letby's trial was unable to reach a verdict. The Cheshire Constabulary is currently reviewing all units where Letby worked and will contact any families if any medical concerns are identified.
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