The story of Lucy Letby, the former neonatal nurse convicted of murdering babies in her care, is once again back in the spotlight.
This time, it’s not because of new allegations, but because her lawyer insists he now has enough fresh evidence to clear her name.
Letby, who was sentenced to spend the rest of her life in prison, has always maintained her innocence.
Now, a growing body of medical experts and legal professionals are beginning to question whether the evidence used against her was as solid as it first appeared.
The Lawyer’s Bold Claim
Mark McDonald, Letby’s barrister, has revealed he has gathered 26 independent experts and compiled more than 1,000 pages of new evidence.
He has handed all of this to the Criminal Cases Review Commission, the body responsible for investigating potential miscarriages of justice.
Speaking on Good Morning Britain, McDonald described his first meeting with Letby a year ago:
“She was broken, she had lost everything and believed no one would ever believe her.
Now, with these experts saying no crime was committed, she has hope.”
Expert Panel Questions the Conviction
Earlier this year, a group of 14 leading neonatologists presented their findings in London.
Led by Dr Shoo Lee, a highly respected neonatal expert, the panel concluded that none of the baby deaths or injuries attributed to Letby were murders.
Instead, they pointed to natural causes and what they described as serious medical errors and teamwork failures at the Countess of Chester Hospital, where Letby worked.
Dr Lee stated bluntly:
“We did not find any murders. The deaths and injuries were due either to natural causes or to failures in medical care.”
This analysis directly challenges the prosecution’s reliance on air embolism theory and other disputed medical interpretations that played a central role in Letby’s conviction.
A Divided Public
The case has always sparked fierce debate. While families of the babies still live with unimaginable grief, others believe Letby was wrongfully convicted.
Her lawyer says the prosecution’s case has now been “demolished,” describing the conviction as “unsafe.”
But critics argue that Letby’s own handwritten notes — in which she appeared to confess, writing “I killed them on purpose because I’m not good enough to care for them” — cannot simply be ignored.
Life Behind Bars
Since entering HMP Bronzefield in Surrey, Letby has been given a cleaning job and quickly promoted to “enhanced prisoner” status, giving her privileges like weekly visits and extra money to spend.
Still, her life inside is far from easy. Reports suggest she is under constant guard after being targeted by other inmates who taunt her over the crimes she was convicted of.
More Investigations Looming
While her legal team fights to overturn her convictions, police have reportedly passed additional evidence to prosecutors alleging she may have harmed more babies than the original trial covered.
That means even as Letby’s supporters push for her release, the possibility of fresh charges cannot be ruled out.
What Happens Next?
The Criminal Cases Review Commission will now consider McDonald’s submission.
If they agree that the case is unsafe, it could be referred back to the Court of Appeal.
For Lucy Letby, this represents the smallest glimmer of hope in an otherwise bleak future.
For the families of the babies, however, the pain and questions remain as deep as ever.
The battle over whether justice was truly served in this case is far from over — and the next chapter may reshape one of the most shocking trials in recent British history.