A criminology expert who served on the jury in the trial of Lucy Letby has shared disturbing insights into why they concluded the neonatal nurse intentionally harmed infants in her care. Letby, 34, was convicted of murdering seven babies and attempting to kill six others at the Countess of Chester Hospital between 2015 and 2016.
The Jury's Perspective
The expert, speaking anonymously, revealed that the jury was convinced Letby acted deliberately. "The evidence was overwhelming," they said. "She didn't make mistakes—she killed on purpose."
Key Factors in the Verdict
- Pattern of Behaviour: Letby was consistently present during unexpected collapses.
- Medical Evidence: Experts testified that the infants' conditions couldn't be explained naturally.
- Digital Footprint: Letby's suspicious searches for victims' families online.
The jury deliberated for 22 days before reaching their verdict, one of the longest deliberations in UK criminal history.
A Chilling Revelation
The expert described how Letby's calm demeanour in court contrasted sharply with the horrific nature of her crimes. "She showed no remorse—that was telling," they added.
Letby is now serving a whole-life order, becoming only the fourth woman in UK history to receive this sentence.
