Why is Philip Peace appealing his murder conviction?

Philip Peace is appealing his conviction by challenging the evidence and expertise of Dr. Dewi Evans, a key expert witness in his trial.

What is the connection between Philip Peace's case and Lucy Letby?

The connection is Dr. Dewi Evans, the expert witness whose testimony is being challenged in Peace's appeal, also provided evidence in the Lucy Letby case.

What specific evidence is being questioned in Philip Peace's appeal?

The appeal questions whether Dr. Dewi Evans provided evidence outside his areas of expertise and challenges his conclusions on Summer's injuries and pneumonia.

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Shaking Death Case: Appeal Questions Doctor's Testimony

16 Dec

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Summary

Father appeals conviction, challenging expert witness testimony.
Expert's evidence in this case also criticized in Lucy Letby trial.
New application argues expert acted outside his areas of expertise.

Shaking Death Case: Appeal Questions Doctor's Testimony

Philip Peace, convicted of murdering his five-month-old daughter Summer by shaking, is seeking to appeal his conviction. The appeal hinges on challenging the evidence provided by Dr. Dewi Evans, a retired pediatrician whose testimony has also faced criticism in the high-profile Lucy Letby case. Peace's new application to the Criminal Cases Review Commission argues that Dr. Evans provided evidence outside his specific areas of expertise during his trial.

Summer collapsed in September 2017, showing signs of being shaken, including brain and retinal hemorrhaging and rib fractures. Peace asserted the fractures resulted from CPR administered while awaiting an ambulance. However, Dr. Evans rejected this, suggesting the injuries were indicative of shaking. Furthermore, Dr. Evans disputed the defense's claim that pneumonia likely caused Summer's collapse, stating it likely developed in the hospital as she showed no prior symptoms.