In a bizarre twist that’s sending shivers down spines across the UK, two of the country’s most notorious female killers—Lucy Letby and Beinash Batool—have reportedly struck up an unsettling friendship inside prison walls.
According to sources from HMP Bronzefield in Surrey, the pair spend their days playing Uno, cooking cheese toasties, and chatting like old mates, despite the horrifying crimes that landed them behind bars.
Murderers Bond Over Card Games and Comfort
Letby, 35, the former nurse who murdered seven newborns and attempted to kill several more, is serving a life sentence at the prison.
Batool, 31, is also serving life for the brutal killing of her 10-year-old stepdaughter, Sara Sharif.
Since Batool joined Bronzefield in December 2024, she and Letby have reportedly become fast friends on Unit 4 of the high-security facility.
Insiders say their favorite pastime is Uno—a bright, family-friendly card game that’s now become a disturbing symbol of their daily routine.
“It’s a grim spectacle,” one prison source told the media. “They spend ages at the table playing and get really into it.”
Perks and Privileges for Britain’s Most Hated Women
Both Letby and Batool are said to enjoy “enhanced prisoner status,” the highest tier in the prison’s incentive scheme.
That means extra perks like better meals, private TVs with Freeview, DVD players, and the ability to wear their own clothes.
Letby reportedly earned this status shortly after arriving in prison, something that has drawn criticism considering the heinous nature of her crimes.
Batool has seemingly followed suit, gaining similar privileges that offer more freedom and comfort compared to standard prisoners.
Jobs, Toasties, and Private Chats
It’s been reported that the two killers also spend a lot of time in each other’s cells, especially in the kitchen area, where they cook together and talk for hours.
Letby is said to handle cleaning duties while Batool works in the prison library—jobs that give them regular access to one another.
Despite the close friendship, there are stark differences between the two.
While Batool allegedly avoids discussing her crime, Letby has been known to talk about her case and even her appeal process, which she’s still actively pursuing with legal meetings.
An Unsettling Cellblock of Crimes
Their prison unit doesn’t stop with just these two.
It also houses Sian Hedges, who murdered her 18-month-old son, and until recently, former prison officer Linda de Sousa Abreu, jailed for having a sexual relationship with an inmate.
Letby and Batool are closely monitored by prison staff due to the risk of violence from other inmates, but sources say their lives inside remain relatively comfortable—especially as long as they maintain good behavior.
A Haunting Backstory of Violence
The backstory of Batool’s crime continues to disturb the public.
Sara Sharif, her stepdaughter, was found dead with over 70 recent injuries, 25 fractures, and signs of prolonged abuse.
Sara had been tied up, beaten with a cricket bat, and even burned with an iron. Her father, Urfan Sharif, and uncle, Faisal Malik, were also sentenced for their roles in her death.
As for Letby, the former neonatal nurse carried out a horrific series of calculated killings between 2015 and 2016, targeting infants in her care.
Her methods included injecting air and insulin into babies, overfeeding them milk, and inflicting physical trauma—all while trying to make the deaths appear natural.
Her betrayal of trust rocked the medical community and devastated the families affected.
Public Outrage Grows Over Prison Life
Many are outraged that women responsible for such unimaginable crimes are reportedly enjoying leisurely games and cozy privileges.
A spokesperson from Sodexo, the private company that runs the prison, declined to comment on individual inmates.
Still, the reports have sparked national conversations about prison reform, justice, and what kind of treatment should be afforded to those who committed the most horrifying of acts.
The chilling reality of Letby and Batool’s day-to-day life behind bars may offer little comfort to the families whose lives they shattered—but it’s yet another disturbing chapter in their already horrific legacies.