Experts Challenge Convictions of Alleged Baby Killer Nurse

In a shocking turn of events, Lucy Letby, a former neonatal nurse convicted of murdering 7 infants in the UK, has been fighting her convictions since September 2023. Letby, labeled one of the country's most prolific child killers, was found guilty last August and sentenced to 15 life sentences the following July.

However, a group of top medical experts has now cast doubt on Letby's convictions, claiming to have found "significant new evidence" that the infants died of "natural causes or errors in medical care," not due to Letby's actions. This revelation comes as part of a press conference held by Letby's defense team in February 2025.

Letby's case first came to light in 2017 when police began investigating a spike in infant deaths at the Countess of Chester Hospital, where she worked. Prosecutors had accused her of murdering 7 babies and attempting to kill 10 more by administering excessive amounts of milk, air, insulin or fluids. But the new medical evidence suggests these deaths may have been natural tragedies, not Letby's doing.

Amidst the ongoing appeals process, the Cheshire Constabulary's investigation has taken another turn. In June 2025, three former senior staff members at the Countess of Chester Hospital were arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter in connection with the babies' deaths. This development further complicates the case and raises questions about the hospital's role in the tragic events.

As the legal battle continues, the fate of Lucy Letby and the truth behind the infant deaths remain uncertain. The case has captivated the nation, and the latest revelations from medical experts have only added to the complexity and controversy surrounding this high-profile case.