British Nurse Found Guilty of Murdering Seven Babies Refuses to Appear in Court for Sentencing
London, CNN – British nurse Lucy Letby, 33, who was found guilty of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder six others, has refused to appear in court for her sentencing. The shocking case unfolded at a UK hospital where Letby worked, making her the most prolific child serial killer in recent times. She could face a whole life order, meaning she would spend the rest of her life behind bars.
Letby’s refusal to appear in court has sparked outrage and calls for a change in the law. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak criticized her actions as “cowardly” and expressed the need for criminals who commit the most serious crimes to face their victims and hear firsthand the impact of their actions.
During the trial, it was revealed that Letby attacked babies in her care by administering air into their blood and stomachs, overfeeding them with milk, physically assaulting them, and poisoning them with insulin. The court heard harrowing testimony from parents of the victims, including one case where Letby attempted to kill a baby boy after murdering his twin brother.
The mother of one of the victims expressed her trust in Letby’s advice but also recalled sensing that something was wrong when her baby started screaming in the intensive care unit. It was discovered that Letby had a pattern of secretly assaulting babies, with one twin bleeding after she tried to assault him.
Letby’s intentions were to kill the babies while deceiving her colleagues into believing there was a natural cause of death. Despite being arrested twice in connection with the investigation, she was able to evade detection until her final arrest in November 2020.
The UK government has launched an independent inquiry into the murders, including an examination of how regulators and the National Health Service handled concerns raised by consultants. However, lawyers for the victims’ families have criticized the inquiry, stating that it lacks the power to summon witnesses.
Letby’s case has shocked the nation and raised questions about child safety in hospitals. The case serves as a reminder of the importance of thorough investigations and oversight to prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future.