Experts find no murders in Lucy Letby case

A panel of 14 neonatal medical experts, chaired by Dr. Shoo Lee, has concluded that the deaths of infants at the Countess of Chester Hospital were not due to murder, as claimed in the case against nurse Lucy Letby, but resulted from natural causes and inadequate medical care. Letby, who is currently serving 15 whole-life sentences for murdering seven infants and attempting to murder seven others, is having her case reviewed by the Criminal Cases Review Commission, following claims of possible miscarriages of justice. During a press conference, Dr. Lee emphasized that serious issues in medical care, such as poor resuscitation skills and misdiagnoses, contributed to the tragedies. The panel's report aims to provide comfort to the families affected, asserting that their findings do not support the prosecution's allegations of murder. Letby's legal team continues to protest her innocence, asserting that the convictions represent a significant injustice. The findings have sparked renewed debate over the quality of care at the hospital during the relevant period.