Netflix's 'Letby': Focus Shifted From Victims?

A Netflix documentary about neonatal nurse Lucy Letby has drawn criticism for allegedly shifting focus away from the babies she murdered and their grieving parents. The film, which has garnered millions of views, reportedly delves into the investigation of Letby's crimes and even questions whether she might be a victim of a wrongful conviction.

Letby was found guilty in 2023 of killing seven infants and attempting to harm six others through methods such as air injections and insulin poisoning. She received 15 life sentences, signifying she will die in prison. This conviction followed events starting in 2015 when unexplained infant deaths began occurring at the Countess of Chester Hospital.

Critics argue that the documentary overemphasizes Letby's narrative, including exploring doubts raised by her legal team about the circumstantial evidence. This approach has reportedly left victims' families feeling overlooked and dismayed that the case is back in the spotlight with a focus on Letby's potential innocence.

The documentary features only one mother of a victim and a friend of Letby, leading to accusations of a lopsided portrayal that neglects the profound loss experienced by the families of the newborn babies whose lives were tragically cut short.