In the ongoing case of convicted child serial killer Lucy Letby, her barrister Mark McDonald has announced plans to present new medical evidence to the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC). The evidence includes reports from a panel of neonatologists and paediatric specialists who concluded that there was no proof of Letby harming any babies. Additionally, McDonald will deliver a separate report from seven medical experts stating that the results of insulin tests on certain babies, which Letby was convicted of poisoning, were unreliable.
Letby, currently serving 15 whole-life orders after being found guilty of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder seven others, has her legal team seeking a referral of her case to the Court of Appeal for a full hearing. At a recent press conference, Dr. Shoo Lee, a neonatal care expert, highlighted alternative explanations for Letby’s convictions, suggesting that the deaths or injuries were due to natural causes or inadequate medical care. However, the families of Letby’s victims have criticized these findings, claiming they are full of analytical holes and reiterate points made during the trial.
McDonald emphasized that the new evidence provided challenges the prosecution’s case against Letby, presenting a significant blow to the validity of her convictions. He urged the CCRC to refer the case to the Court of Appeal expediently, pointing to the urgent need for reconsideration. Letby had previously attempted to challenge her convictions at the Court of Appeal but was unsuccessful. As the public awaits findings from a public inquiry into Letby’s actions, both the CCRC and Cheshire Constabulary continue to review her case and the incidents that occurred at the hospitals during her tenure as a nurse from 2012 to 2016.
Richard Baker KC, representing the families of Letby’s victims, expressed concerns that her legal team may be seeking maximum publicity, causing unnecessary distress to the affected families. Cheshire Constabulary continues to examine the deaths and collapses of babies during Letby’s time as a nurse, with Senior investigating officer Det Supt Paul Hughes dismissing criticism of her convictions as unfounded and based on limited information. He reiterated the force’s commitment to aiding the CCRC if required
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