New Documentary Reveals Lucy Letby's Bedroom And Arrest Footage
Disturbing new footage has emerged showing the moment police swarmed into Lucy Letby's home to question her, offering a chilling glimpse into the baby killer's bedroom and state of mind. The never-before-seen material forms part of a forthcoming Netflix documentary that provides fresh insight into the life of the former neonatal nurse.
The Arrest Moment Captured On Camera
The footage reveals Letby being woken in bed by police officers who storm into her bedroom to arrest her. In the clip, she sits up wearing a fluffy grey dressing gown under the bed covers, looking visibly dazed as officers inform her: "I'm arresting you on suspicion of murder and attempted murder." Another scene shows Letby cradling her cat as police swarm her £200,000 semi-detached home in Chester.
A Startlingly Childlike Bedroom
The documentary provides unprecedented access to Letby's bedroom, which appears startlingly childlike in its decoration. Her bed features pale blue covers with white stripes, while fairy lights are draped across the wall. Framed photos are positioned above where she sleeps, and a wooden shelf displays miniature snow globes and candles.
The room's dark purple curtains feature a floral pattern, and decorative wall art includes a floral steel sculpture with bird cages and a white heart hanging from the stems. As officers escort Letby from her home still wearing her dressing gown adorned with sparkly silver hearts, she sounds distressed, saying "Don't look, just go in."
Contrast With Courtroom Evidence
During Letby's lengthy trial, jurors were shown photographs of her bedroom that presented a different picture. The messy room contained teddy bears, a pink dressing gown, and books including one with a plot that chillingly echoed prosecution claims about her relationship with a married colleague.
Her duvet cover was embroidered with the words "sweet dreams," while framed prints displayed inspirational messages. A bedside table held two books: a doctor's memoir and Ruth Jones's novel Never Greener about an affair, which prosecutors suggested mirrored Letby's relationship with a colleague.
Damning Evidence Recovered
Police recovered significant evidence from Letby's bedroom, including a Morrisons shopping bag containing 31 handover sheets, blood gas readings for a child she allegedly attacked, and handwritten resuscitation notes on a paper towel. A 2016 diary found in a chest of drawers contained references to "twins" and "twin resus" corresponding to dates of alleged attacks.
Most damning was a green Post-it note discovered inside the diary that read: "I don't deserve to live. I killed them on purpose because I'm not good enough to care for them," and "I am a horrible evil person," concluding with "I AM EVIL I DID THIS" in capital letters. Another handwritten note found in the garage contained phrases including "killing me softly" and "no-one will ever know what happened or why."
Current Prison Life Contrast
Unlike her messy bedroom at home, Letby reportedly keeps her cell at HMP Bronzefield "eerily" immaculate, with a prison source describing it as "spotless" and reminiscent of a hospital ward. The convicted killer has achieved "enhanced" inmate status, allowing her access to various privileges including beauty salon visits, barista training, and educational workshops.
Letby currently holds three prison jobs: laundry worker, kitchen server, and librarian, earning approximately £20 weekly. Sources claim she spends this on junk food and has gained significant weight since her incarceration. Despite her privileges, she lives in constant fear of attack from other inmates and is always accompanied by prison officers when moving around the facility.
Documentary Release Details
Netflix has announced The Investigation of Lucy Letby, a feature-length documentary scheduled for release on February 4. The film includes new materials and testimony from British police investigators along with never-before-seen footage of Letby during her arrest and questioning. For the first time, a family member of one victim will speak about their experiences during Letby's trial.
The documentary emerges as the Crown Prosecution Service confirmed it will not bring further charges against Letby despite police submitting evidence regarding two murder charges and nine attempted murder charges relating to alleged attacks on nine babies. Cheshire Police expressed disappointment with this decision, stating they believed the evidence met charging standards.
