Lucy Letby documentary reveals first admission of ‘tiny’ doubt from doctors who accused her

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 5 min read 100% complete by David ConnFebruary 4, 2026 at 01:01 AM

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A Netflix documentary, "The Investigation Of Lucy Letby," examines the case of Lucy Letby, a nurse convicted of murdering seven infants and attempting to murder seven others in a British hospital between June 2015 and June 2016. The film features exclusive access granted by Cheshire police and explores the investigation into the deaths. It highlights criticism of the prosecution's evidence and police handling of the case from numerous medical experts, including Dr. Shoo Lee, who believe Letby is innocent and that his research was misused. The documentary also features Dr. Dewi Evans, a pediatrician who offered his expertise to the police and whose theories about the deaths differed from initial findings. The film raises questions about the reliance on Evans' diagnoses and the lack of further expert consultation at the time.

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