NEW evidence has emerged suggesting that Lucy Letby, the convicted nurse and serial killer, may have harmed additional babies beyond those in her original charges. Letby was previously found guilty of murdering seven infants and attempting to murder seven others by administering insulin while working at the Countess of Chester Hospital’s neonatal unit between June 2015 and June 2016.
However, BBC One’s Panorama has uncovered documents indicating that a third baby may have been poisoned under Letby’s care. This incident occurred shortly after she began treating the child. Medical records from November 2015 show a significant drop in the infant’s blood sugar, accompanied by unusually high insulin levels. Experts consulted by Panorama have questioned whether the baby suffered from congenital hyperinsulinism, pointing out inconsistencies in the readings.
Further investigation by Panorama raised concerns about Letby’s conduct during nearly a third of her shifts at Liverpool Women’s Hospital between 2012 and 2015. These shifts involved incidents that were potentially life-threatening for infants, prompting additional scrutiny into her actions.
Following her conviction and sentencing to life imprisonment without parole, questions have arisen about the reliability of her convictions. Letby’s new lawyer, Mark McDonald, has challenged the allegations, citing contradictory expert opinions. He has also questioned the reliability of the immunoassay method used to measure insulin levels in the cases against Letby. Nonetheless, Panorama’s findings suggest that errors in the testing method are unlikely to account for the consistently high insulin readings seen across multiple cases.
Cheshire Police continue to investigate other cases possibly connected to Letby, including incidents at Liverpool Women’s Hospital. McDonald plans to seek a review of Letby’s case through the Criminal Cases Review Commission, aiming for reconsideration by the Court of Appeal.
The emergence of this new evidence has reignited debate over Letby’s actions and the extent of harm caused to babies under her care. Calls for a thorough review of the evidence have intensified, as complexities in medical records and testing methods challenge the narrative presented in her trials. The ongoing investigations are expected to play a pivotal role in determining the full scope of Letby’s actions and their impact on the affected families.
