Lucy Letby Case: Doubts Arise Over Conviction, CCRC Reviews Evidence

Lucy Letby, a former neonatal nurse convicted of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder seven more, is at the center of renewed controversy as questions emerge about the evidence used to convict her. Critics highlight the lack of a clear motive and the absence of direct evidence, such as witnesses or definitive forensic findings, linking Letby to the crimes. The case relied heavily on circumstantial evidence, including her frequent presence on shift during the incidents, but experts have questioned the statistical analysis and medical interpretations used in court. A lengthy article in the New Yorker, which was barred from publication in the UK, has fueled further debate, prompting parliamentary discussion and support from prominent statisticians and medical professionals. The Criminal Cases Review Commission is now reviewing new submissions from Letby’s defense team, and some lawmakers argue that the case may represent a miscarriage of justice. The ongoing scrutiny underscores the need for transparent legal processes and careful evaluation of complex medical and statistical evidence in criminal convictions.