The parents of convicted child serial killer Lucy Letby have launched a scathing attack on a forthcoming Netflix documentary, branding it a "complete invasion of privacy" for featuring footage of their daughter's arrest inside their family home.
Parents Speak Out Against Documentary
In their first public statement, Susan and John Letby expressed profound distress over 'The Investigation Of Lucy Letby', which is scheduled for release on Netflix this Wednesday. The couple revealed they had no prior knowledge that the documentary would include intimate footage filmed within their property.
The documentary trailer shows previously unreleased scenes of police officers entering Letby's bedroom in 2019, where she was arrested while wearing pyjamas. This contrasts with her first arrest in July 2018, when she was led from the home in a blue tracksuit.
Emotional Impact on Family
The Letbys told The Sunday Times: "We will not watch it, it would likely kill us if we did." They described stumbling upon pictures of their daughter's arrest in her bedroom and saying goodbye to her cat as particularly distressing.
They added: "All this taking place in the home where we have lived for 40 years. It is in a small cul-de-sac in a small town where everyone knows everyone."
Concerns About Public Attention
The parents voiced fears that their home could become a macabre tourist attraction, similar to what happened with Letby's former residence in Chester. They anticipate extensive media coverage following the documentary's release.
During her original trial, Letby claimed she had been taken to the police station in her pyjamas - a detail the prosecution disputed, suggesting she was attempting to garner sympathy from the jury. The new footage appears to corroborate her version of events.
Legal Context and Controversy
Lucy Letby, 36, is serving 15 whole life sentences for murdering seven babies and attempting to murder seven others at the Countess of Chester Hospital between 2015 and 2016. She maintains her innocence, and her case is currently under review by the Criminal Cases Review Commission.
The documentary emerges amid ongoing controversy about her convictions. Dame Esther Rantzen recently joined calls for the evidence to be re-examined, while MP David Davis has described the original trial as an "exercise in confirmatory bias."
Police Response and Documentary Details
In a rare public statement, Cheshire Constabulary expressed disappointment with the Crown Prosecution Service's recent decision not to pursue further charges against Letby regarding allegations involving nine additional children.
The documentary's release follows this announcement and includes footage that the Letby family claims they were unaware would be used. Netflix and Cheshire Police have been approached for comment regarding the privacy concerns raised by the family.
'The Investigation Of Lucy Letby' is scheduled for release on Netflix on 4 February, promising to reignite public debate about one of Britain's most notorious criminal cases while raising significant questions about media ethics and personal privacy.
