In a shocking revelation that sent chills through the courtroom, handwritten notes discovered in Lucy Letby's home contained the damning words: "I am evil, I did this." The former neonatal nurse, convicted of murdering seven infants and attempting to kill six others, left behind a trail of disturbing confessions that would become crucial evidence in Britain's most harrowing medical murder case.
The Damning Evidence
Prosecutors presented multiple post-it notes and diary entries during Letby's trial at Manchester Crown Court, showcasing her twisted admissions in her own handwriting. Among the most chilling phrases were: "I killed them on purpose because I'm not good enough to care for them" and "I am a horrible evil person."
A Glimpse into the Killer's Mind
The notes, written in various colours including green and pink ink, revealed a disturbing internal struggle. Letby had written: "I don't deserve to live. I killed them. I don't know if I killed them. Maybe I did. Maybe this is down to me."
Forensic handwriting experts confirmed the writing belonged to Letby, making these spontaneous confessions some of the most compelling evidence against the neonatal nurse who once appeared to be a dedicated healthcare professional.
The Hospital's Tragic Toll
Between June 2015 and June 2016, the Countess of Chester Hospital's neonatal unit experienced a sudden and unexplained spike in baby deaths and collapses. Letby, who worked as a band 5 staff nurse, was the only consistent presence during all these tragic incidents.
Medical experts testified that the babies suffered unexpected collapses with unusual symptoms that couldn't be explained by natural causes, eventually leading police to investigate the possibility of deliberate harm.
The Aftermath and Ongoing Inquiry
Letby, now 33, continues to maintain her innocence despite the overwhelming evidence and her life sentence without possibility of parole. The case has prompted a statutory public inquiry into how hospital management handled concerns raised by consultants about the unusual death rate.
As families continue to seek answers, these handwritten notes remain among the most disturbing elements of a case that has shaken public trust in the healthcare system and left permanent scars on all affected families.
