Lucy Letby, a nurse convicted of murdering infants, reportedly made chilling statements to the mother of a premature baby boy she had just injected with air. The final words she spoke to the mother were described as haunting and insensitive given the circumstances.
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Lucy Letby reportedly told the mother of a premature baby boy, whom she had just injected with air, that she thought he was going to die. This chilling statement came after the baby, known as Baby C, had unexpectedly collapsed and was being resuscitated by doctors in the neonatal unit. The mother, a GP herself, had been abruptly awakened by panicked nurses and was confronted by a nurse she had never seen before, who asked, “Would you like me to call a priest?”
The mother of Baby C recounted her experience during the public inquiry into Lucy Letby’s crimes at the Countess of Chester Hospital. She described her confusion and disorientation when she was first confronted with the crisis involving her son, who was receiving CPR. It was only when asked if she wanted a priest called that the gravity of the situation became clear. When she inquired whether her son was going to die, the nurse—whom she later identified as Lucy Letby—responded, “Yes, I think so.” This response, coupled with the nurse’s presence during the emergency, led her to believe that Letby was the nurse who spoke those haunting words.
Lucy Letby, 34, murdered Baby C, who was just four days old, by injecting air into his stomach through his feeding tube, compromising his breathing and causing his death. This occurred in June 2015, making him the second baby boy she killed within a week. Baby C, born 10 weeks premature and weighing just 1lb 12oz, had a difficult start due to restricted growth in the womb. Despite his small size, his death was unexpected and left medics puzzled.
At the inquiry, the mother of another child murdered by Letby was commended by Lady Justice Thirlwall for her relentless efforts to uncover the truth behind her daughter’s death. The judge praised the mother for her determination and commitment to seeking answers, acknowledging her unwavering dedication.
Baby D was the third infant murdered by Lucy Letby within a two-week period at the hospital. In her poignant testimony, the mother of Baby D, who remains unnamed, recounted her profound emotional distress and suicidal thoughts following her baby’s sudden death in June 2015. She described feeling as though she was “losing her mind” due to the inexplicable circumstances surrounding her daughter’s death.
Determined to uncover the truth, she fought to access her daughter’s medical records, disputed the doctors’ explanations, and demanded an inquest. Despite her efforts to involve legal and police authorities, her concerns were initially dismissed as non-criminal.
Lady Justice Thirlwall, leading the inquiry into Letby’s actions, acknowledged the mother’s relentless pursuit of justice. She commended the mother for her immense personal sacrifice and unwavering determination, stating, “Your evidence to the inquiry leaves everyone listening in no doubt of your determination and persistence on behalf of your daughter and for you and your husband. You have done everything you could.”
