Inquests open into babies killed by Lucy Letby
Summary
Inquests have started and been postponed for five babies killed by Lucy Letby. Letby is already serving life sentences for the murders and attempted murders of several infants at The Countess of Chester Hospital during 2015 and 2016. A public inquiry into these events is ongoing, with inquests scheduled to resume later this year.Key Facts
- Lucy Letby has been convicted of killing seven babies and trying to kill seven more.
- Inquests for five babies have been opened and adjourned at Cheshire Coroner's Court.
- One additional baby's case, initially suspended, has been reopened and adjourned.
- Letby was convicted of the murders in August 2023.
- Her victims, identified in court by letters, cannot be named publicly.
- The Thirlwall Public Inquiry is investigating the broader circumstances of Letby's crimes.
- The inquests will resume between September 14 and 25, 2023.
- The Crown Prosecution Service decided not to bring new charges against Letby after reviewing further evidence.
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