judge manchester court James Goss this Monday nurse lucy letby life imprisonment For the murder of seven babies and the attempted murder of six more, committed between June 2015 and June 2016. countess of chester hospital –Northwest of England–, biggest child killer about the country’s recent history. The judge read the sentence first parents and relatives among the victims and in the absence of Letby, who chose not to participate in the reading.
“Because gravity your crimes extremely highI order the early release clauses to be waived. court order life imprisonment for each of the offenses: he will spend the rest of his life in prison”, Goss assured. After a 10-month trial, the longest offense in the country’s history, the jury decided that Letby’s vulnerability status for babies inject them with harmless substances like air, milk or insulin. “[Letby] He coolly denied any responsibility for his behavior and tried to attribute responsibility to third parties. No sign of regret”, underlined the judge.
traumatic consequences
Shortly before learning the sentence, parents victims told in court traumatic consequences that the attacks are in their lives. Many recognized feel guilty for those and very large distrust of hospital staff since that time. Some told how their children died. broke his marriage and even took them try to take your life “The impact of his crimes was enormous, as evidenced by the impressive personal testimonies read in court this morning,” said Goss. Between victims nurse has two tripletsInfants weighing less than 1 kg and early girl He was born 10 weeks premature.
Letby, 33 years old, Benefited from trust that both his friends and parents of newborn babies invested money there to commit crimes, calculated and predesigned path. Despite the suspicions that arose weeks after the first murders, hospital address He didn’t decide to dismiss him until a year later, and even forced his skeptical colleagues to apologize. The directors of the center guarantee that: there was not enough evidence Blaming Letby is something to try to clear things up. independent investigation It was announced by the British Government last Friday. Some voices, like that of the opposition leader, Keir Starmerclaimed that an investigation was underway. have legal powers forcing all potential witnesses to testify.
More cases investigated
Police also announced that they have launched an investigation. other possible situations nurse may have been involved, allegedly committed between 2012 and 2016. According to police sources quoted by ‘The Guardian’ newspaper, there are suspicions that Letby may be behind it. thirty more casesHe was found in two hospitals where he worked and was in good condition. health newborns suddenly got worse. Agents are investigating nearby 4,000 medical records so as not to leave any case unattended.
The nurse’s decision not to attend the reading of the sentence opened up the debate over whether it should be done. change the law forcing the accused to appear in court. One thing the government is clear about: “Lucy Letby is not only a murderer, she is also a coward.” Justice Minister, Alex Chalk, via social networks. “His refusal to confront the relatives of the victims, not listening to their statements, and public condemnation is the last insult. We are considering changing the law to require defendants to participate in the reading of their sentences.