Lucy Letby, the former neonatal nurse convicted of murdering seven babies and attempting to kill six others, has reportedly been receiving birthday cards from fans while serving a whole-life order at HMP Low Newton in County Durham. The 33-year-old, who was sentenced in August after a 10-month trial at Manchester Crown Court, is currently appealing her convictions.
Insiders have revealed that Letby enjoys certain privileges as a Category A prisoner, including access to a laptop in her cell to work on her case. She is also said to have formed a close bond with other high-profile inmates while on remand at HMP Bronzefield in Surrey, including baby poisoner Michelle Smith and Shauna Hoare, who was convicted for her part in the killing of schoolgirl Becky Watts. The three were described as 'inseparable', spending time sunbathing, playing board games, and enjoying karaoke and movie nights.
A former prisoner, Francesca Fattore, claimed Letby 'will be treated like royalty' during the early years of her sentence, with at least one or two officers accompanying her at all times for protection. However, Fattore also predicted that Letby will face significant abuse from other inmates, who may scream threats through cell windows. Letby is expected to have opportunities to pursue further qualifications through the Open University while incarcerated.
Letby faces a retrial next June over an outstanding allegation that she attempted to murder a baby girl, known as Child K, in February 2016.
