Lucy Letby, the British neonatal nurse previously found guilty of murdering seven infants and attempting to murder six others, is back in court facing charges of attempted murder involving a baby girl known as Child K.
Lucy Letby, 34, who was convicted last year of multiple counts of infant murder and attempted murder at the Countess of Chester Hospital, is on trial again for the alleged attempted murder of another infant, identified only as Child K. The incident reportedly took place in February 2016 while Letby was on shift in the hospital’s neonatal unit.
During the court session on Tuesday, Judge Mr. Justice Goss addressed the jury, emphasizing the importance of basing their verdict solely on the evidence presented in court. He stated, “Your task is to determine on all the evidence placed before you, and on nothing else, whether [Letby] attempted to murder another baby called (Child K) during the period when she was found to have murdered or attempted to murder other babies.”
Goss added, “You will try this case, I repeat, on the evidence that is placed before you. You are the sole judges of fact. You will decide what is and what is not truthful from the evidence and the conclusions and assessment you draw from the evidence.”
He also reminded the jury of the fundamental legal principle that anyone accused of a crime is innocent until proven guilty, stating, “It is for the prosecution to prove guilt by making you sure of the accused’s guilt.”
Letby was removed from her position at the Countess of Chester Hospital in 2016 after senior staff grew suspicious due to a series of unexplained infant deaths and near-deaths over the previous year. Following an extensive investigation, she was arrested in July 2018.
During her 10-month trial at Manchester Crown Court, prosecutors accused Letby of heinous acts including force-feeding milk to infants, poisoning them with insulin, and injecting air into their tiny bodies. The court found her guilty in August 2023 on 14 of the 22 counts she faced, resulting in a life sentence.
At her sentencing, the judge condemned Letby’s actions, describing her behavior as a “cruel, calculated and cynical campaign of child murder involving the smallest and most vulnerable of children.” Despite the overwhelming evidence and her conviction, Letby has consistently denied any involvement in the infants' deaths.
The new trial has reignited distress among the families affected by Letby’s previous actions. The community remains deeply affected by the tragic loss of life and the breach of trust by a caregiver in such a crucial and sensitive role.
The outcome of this new trial will depend on the jury’s assessment of the evidence presented in court regarding the alleged attempted murder of Child K. As the trial proceeds, the focus remains on ensuring justice is served based on the facts.
Lucy Letby’s new trial is a pivotal moment in a case that has already shocked the nation. The court's determination in this matter will be closely watched by the public and the families of the victims, as they seek closure and justice for the alleged crimes committed against their loved ones.
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