An international panel of 14 neonatal experts has raised serious concerns about the conviction of Lucy Letby, a British nurse sentenced for killing seven babies, asserting that no substantial evidence supports the claims against her.
Medical Panel Casts Doubt on ‘Killer Nurse’ Lucy Letby’s Conviction
Medical Panel Casts Doubt on ‘Killer Nurse’ Lucy Letby’s Conviction
A specialist review finds no evidence of murder in the cases that led to Letby's conviction.
A panel of respected neonatal and pediatric experts has publicly questioned the integrity of the evidence used in convicting Lucy Letby, a British nurse found guilty of murdering seven infants at a hospital.
In a recently held news conference in London, Dr. Shoo Lee, a distinguished Canadian neonatologist leading the panel, conveyed that after a thorough review of 17 specific cases related to the allegations, they found no proof of murder or even attempted murder tied to Letby’s actions. Their conclusions suggested critical flaws in the medical care administered at the unit where the fatalities occurred, indicating systemic issues within neonatal treatment and suggesting that several deaths were preventable.
Dr. Lee stated, “Our conclusion was there was no medical evidence to support malfeasance causing injury in any of the 17 cases in the trial. In summary, ladies and gentlemen, we did not find any murders.” The review, characterized by its pro bono status, analyzed all accessible medical records and underscored the challenging pre-existing conditions faced by many of the babies involved.
The panel’s findings challenge the narrative settled upon by courts during the trial, and their expertise in the field adds weight to the discussion surrounding Letby’s controversial conviction from 2023.
