Lucy Letby: Britain's Most Prolific Child Killer

Lucy Letby, a former nurse at Countess of Chester Hospital, was noted for her 'cold' demeanor and lack of empathy during her student placement, raising doubts about her suitability as a children's nurse. In 2016, she was removed from the neonatal unit amid suspicions of harming babies, but an external review found no evidence of wrongdoing, leading to an apology from staff for previous derogatory remarks. Despite being exonerated, Letby had developed a reputation as the 'angel of death,' and upon her return, she requested support, claiming the allegations were unfounded. Letby was later convicted of murdering seven infants and attempting to kill six others, becoming Britain's most prolific child killer. The public inquiry is examining the distressing impacts of her actions on colleagues and the hospital's response to concerns about her behavior.