In a story that reads like the darkest of psychological thrillers, the sister of Britain's most notorious child murderer has spoken of her utter devastation upon discovering the unimaginable truth about her 'perfect' sibling.
Lucy Letby, once regarded as a dedicated and caring neonatal nurse, was revealed to be a calculating serial killer who murdered seven newborns and attempted to kill six more at the Countess of Chester Hospital.
A Sister's Unravelling Nightmare
For years, Letby's family had viewed her as the golden child - the successful, compassionate midwife who represented everything good about their family. Her sister, whose world was utterly shattered by the revelations, describes the gradual awakening to the horrifying reality.
"We had the perfect upbringing," she recalls, painting a picture of a seemingly normal family life that makes Letby's crimes even more incomprehensible. "There were no signs, no indications of the monster that lurked beneath the professional exterior."
The Chilling Double Life
While Letby presented as a caring healthcare professional to her family and colleagues, she was systematically targeting the most vulnerable patients in her care. The contrast between her public persona and private actions creates one of the most disturbing cases in British criminal history.
Her sister's account reveals the gradual process of denial, confusion and ultimate horror as evidence mounted against Letby during the investigation. The family's steadfast support during the trial, based on their belief in her innocence, made the ultimate verdict even more crushing.
Life Sentence and Lasting Trauma
Now serving a whole life order, meaning she will never be released, Letby's crimes have left permanent scars on multiple families and the medical community. For her own family, the betrayal is compounded by the devastation of losing the person they thought they knew.
The sister's heartbreaking testimony offers a unique window into the collateral damage of Letby's actions - an entire family destroyed by one member's hidden monstrous nature. It stands as a chilling reminder that evil can wear the most ordinary of faces.
