Ex-head Nurse Defends Lucy Letby’s Innocence Amid Conviction

Karen Rees, a retired head of nursing at Countess of Chester Hospital, has spoken out in support of Lucy Letby, who is currently serving 15 whole-life orders for murdering seven infants and attempting to murder seven others. Rees claims that Letby, whom she met in 2016, expressed her innocence during their meetings, often crying and bewildered, asking, 'why is this happening to me?'. Over two years, Rees developed a close relationship with Letby and described her as a frightened young woman, emphasizing the emotional toll the allegations took on her. Letby has unsuccessfully sought to appeal her convictions twice in the past year. Rees's assertions have reignited discussions around the case, as many believe the evidence against Letby was substantial. The claims of innocence from a former nursing leader have added a complex layer to the ongoing narrative surrounding Letby's convictions.