Inquiry into Nurse Lucy Letby’s Actions Begins Amidst Distress and Speculation

An inquiry into the murder of seven newborns by Lucy Letby, a British nurse, starts to explore how the killings went undetected. Bereaved families find her possible innocence distressing. The inquiry, prompted by her shocking case, will scrutinize the hospital’s response and governance failures.

An inquiry into the murder of seven newborn babies by British nurse Lucy Letby starts on Tuesday, examining how the killings went undetected over several months. Bereaved families find the speculation over Letby's guilt distressing.

Letby, 34, was convicted of murdering seven children and attempting to murder seven more between June 2015 and June 2016 at the Countess of Chester Hospital. Her case shocked Britain, leading the government to order an inquiry into the hospital's actions and potential governance failures.

The inquiry begins in Liverpool with statements from lawyers representing both the inquiry and the victims' families. Letby has reportedly hired a new legal team, with her lawyer claiming a strong case for her innocence, despite her conviction and life sentence without parole. The distress over speculation on social media and criticism of the medical evidence highlight the case's controversy.

(With inputs from agencies.)