Lucy Letby

Lucy Letby is a former nurse convicted of murdering seven infants and attempting to murder seven others between June 2015 and June 2016, making her Britain's worst child serial killer. She is currently serving 15 whole-life prison terms. Recent news focuses on the aftermath of her conviction and related controversies. A Netflix documentary about the case has been criticized by Letby's parents as an invasion of privacy. Furthermore, concerns have emerged regarding the reliability of expert witnesses in her trial, specifically Prof. Peter Hindmarsh, who was under investigation for fitness to practice and patient harm at the time he gave evidence. The Crown Prosecution Service has announced that Letby will not face any new charges despite considering 11 further allegations. The case has also highlighted issues within the NHS, with allegations of 'sham investigations' into whistleblowers at the Countess of Chester hospital, where Letby worked.