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Four months after being found guilty of murdering seven infants in a British hospital, former nurse Lucy Letby has officially been removed from the nursing registry, according to reports. The Nursing and Midwifery Council took this action after her conviction in August, where she received a life sentence for her heinous crimes.
 
 Lucy Letby, who previously worked in the neonatal ward of the Countess of Chester Hospital in Chester, England, has had her nursing registration revoked by the Nursing and Midwifery Council. This decision comes after her conviction for the murder of seven infants and the attempted murder of six others. Despite the conviction, Letby continues to assert her innocence.
 
 In a "tick-box exercise" conducted before the hearing, Letby acknowledged the convictions but maintained her innocence regarding the allegations, stating, "I accept the fact of the convictions. However, I do not accept that I am guilty of any of the allegations." She also expressed that she remained "innocent in respect of all of the convictions."
 
 Lucy Letby's troubles began in 2016 when she was removed from the neonatal ward following suspicions raised by senior hospital staff. A year of mysterious infant deaths and near-deaths prompted concerns and led to her reassignment.
 
 During her 10-month trial, disturbing allegations emerged, including the accusation that she had deliberately killed two of three triplets within a 24-hour period. Additionally, it was reported that Letby had allegedly written "I killed them on purpose" on a sticky note, further incriminating her in the eyes of the law. However, the 11-person jury could not reach a unanimous verdict on attempted murder charges related to the cases of four other babies.
 
 Prior to Lucy Letby's sentencing, parents of the infants who fell victim to her actions voiced their anguish. The mother of one of the babies, identified as Child D, expressed her pain, saying, "I cannot forgive you. There is no forgiving. Not now, not ever."
 
 Another mother, whose twin boys were affected (identified as Child E and F), criticized Letby for not attending her sentencing hearing and referred to her as a "coward." She added, "Our world was shattered when we encountered evil disguised as a caring nurse."
 
 While Lucy Letby now faces life in prison for the murders she was convicted of, her legal battle is not yet over. A retrial on an attempted murder charge is scheduled for June 2024, ensuring that the tragic and deeply unsettling case continues to command attention and legal proceedings.
 
 The nursing community, along with the wider public, remains shaken by the horrifying revelations surrounding Letby's actions in the neonatal ward, as the quest for justice and closure for the affected families unfolds.



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In the quiet neighborhood of Westbourne Road, Chester, the walls of Lucy Letby's semi-detached home bore witness to a chilling secret. It wasn't hidden in plain sight, but on crammed Post-it notes filled with her minuscule, frantic scrawls. These scribblings have become crucial evidence, offering a stark window into Letby's deeply troubled psyche.
 
While detectives have posited that these notes were a cryptic way for Letby to end her sinister spree, a deeper analysis reveals more. These Post-its are not a confession, nor are they simple scribbles. They provide a raw, unfiltered look into the recesses of a disturbed mind.
 
As a forensic psychiatrist, delving into the minds of individuals who have committed grievous crimes is not new to me. In secure prisons, tightly locked hospital wards, and courtrooms, I've encountered many who tread the dark path. But Lucy Letby is distinct.
 
The notes are filled with expressions that exemplify 'negative cognitions'. Phrases such as "I don't deserve Mum + Dad", "Hate myself", and "The world is better off without me" resonate with overwhelming guilt, shame, and self-hatred. The inherent contradictions in her notes, with statements like "I haven't done anything wrong" juxtaposed against confessions of her evil nature, signify a tormented soul battling her own conscience. And although these notes give us a glimpse of this internal strife, her guilt, shame, and self-awareness were evidently not potent enough to halt her murderous actions or elicit a confession during the trial.
 
Interspersed in these scribbles, Letby frequently mentions her cats, Tigger and Smudge. Perhaps they were her solace, beings she could control and exhibit genuine affection towards, in stark contrast to the heinous crimes she committed.
 
Despite these profound revelations, classifying Letby under standard psychiatric conditions remains challenging. There's little evidence in these notes that hint towards her suffering from a severe mental illness. However, signs of anxiety and depression permeate her writings. The scribbled "HELP" and "HATE", coupled with the overwhelming intensity of her notes, all point towards a deeply troubled mind.
 
Yet, these symptoms did not impair her daily functions. Colleagues never reported any peculiar stress or abnormal behavior in her role at the hospital. This duality in her nature, of committing unimaginable crimes while outwardly maintaining a composed façade, is haunting.
 
The motivations behind Letby's actions are intricate. While one might be tempted to accept her statement, "I killed them on purpose because I'm not good enough to care for them", as a genuine reflection of her motives, it might just be an expression of self-pity. The actual driving forces, it appears, were the desire for control, power, and a perverse thrill in being around the grieving process. Letby's morbid need to be present during moments of overwhelming parental grief, even when the babies were not her patients, underscores a deeper, more sinister craving.
 
Moreover, despite her crimes, Letby doesn't align neatly with the classical traits of psychopathy. She might have lied to shield her deeds, but she didn't fabricate an alternate reality. The key differentiator here is her emotional perception. While she might cognitively understand the repercussions of her actions, emotionally, she remains detached. The suffering of others doesn't cause her pain; instead, she draws a perverse pleasure from it.
 
Lucy Letby is an enigma. Her behavior before her heinous acts didn't raise alarms. She was perceived as amiable, diligent, and competent. Trying to reconcile this image with the one painted by her Post-it notes is unsettling. With Letby unlikely to ever leave prison, the chances of her receiving intensive psychiatric support, leading to a potential remorse or epiphany, are slim.
 
In conclusion, Lucy Letby remains one of the most perplexing clinical cases ever encountered. While we might never fu

In a shocking verdict delivered at the Manchester Crown Court, Lucy Letby, a 33-year-old British nurse, was convicted on charges of murdering seven newborn infants and attempting to murder six others at the Countess of Chester Hospital in northwest England. This harrowing court battle spanned 10 months, with Letby now recognized as Britain's most notorious child killer in contemporary times, according to prominent local media outlets.
 
With intense emotions resonating in the courtroom, Letby's crimes were primarily committed during her night shifts in 2015 and 2016. The seven victims she fatally attacked comprised five baby boys and two baby girls.
 
"Understanding the 'why' behind such heinous acts might forever remain a mystery," shared the grieving families of the victims in an emotional statement. "Our hearts are shattered. The feeling of devastation, anger, and numbness is overwhelming."
 
The gruesome details presented during the trial included how Letby administered fatal dosages. Prosecutors detailed that she poisoned several infants by injecting them with insulin. Others faced a grim fate when injected with air or were force-fed milk. Some infants endured multiple assaults before tragically succumbing.
 
A chilling handwritten note unearthed by police in Letby's residence provided a glimpse into her mental state: "I intentionally took their lives because I felt incompetent to care for them. I'm the embodiment of evil." This note echoed her haunting words, "I AM EVIL I DID THIS".
 
Highlighting the depth of her nefarious acts, some of the infants Letby targeted were twins. In a particularly distressing case, she succeeded in killing both siblings, while in others, one twin would tragically lose their life.
 
One can hardly comprehend the gravity of her actions when considering the age of her youngest victim - merely a day old.
 
Upon the conclusion of the trial, prosecutor Nick Johnson depicted Letby as a "constant malevolent presence." Her sinister actions first drew suspicion when senior doctors noticed a surge in unexplained deaths in the neonatal unit over an 18-month span starting January 2015. This unit, dedicated to premature or sick babies, was where Letby was assigned.
 
Social media portrayed a stark contrast, showcasing a cheerful Letby with an active social life. Yet, trial testimonies painted a picture of a determined and cold-blooded killer. The jury learned of her persistent attempts to end a baby girl's life and her audacious claim to a mother: "Trust me, I'm a nurse."
 
Despite her web of deceit, Letby broke down during her 14-day testimony. She vehemently denied the allegations, citing understaffing and unsanitary conditions on the ward as the culprits. She further alleged a conspiracy against her by four doctors and claimed the handwritten note was a result of feeling overwhelmed.
 
However, the prosecution was unyielding, branding Letby as a calculated and deceitful liar. Detective Superintendent Paul Hughes, who helmed the investigation, reflected, "Unless she decides to open up, the real motive might remain an enigma."
 
Dr. Stephen Brearey from the neonatal unit lamented the hospital administration's lack of proactive measures despite consistent concerns raised by him and his colleagues. Nigel Scawn, Medical Director at Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, expressed profound remorse, emphasizing the commitment to continuous learning from this tragedy.
 
The government's involvement includes an independent inquiry focusing on addressing clinician concerns. A devastated father, whose twins miraculously survived Letby's murderous intent, implored the hospital for answers, stating, "They had the power to prevent this."

Lucy Letby's dark past is being further probed, extending to her tenure at another Liverpool hospital where she received her training. Detective Hughes confirmed, "We're actively investigating several cases and have informed the concerned parents."
 
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In a pivotal development, the jury for the Lucy Letby trial was dismissed today to begin deliberations on the grave accusations facing the 33-year-old neonatal nurse. Letby, who has been on trial for the last nine months, is facing accusations of murdering seven infants and attempting to murder an additional ten, all at the Countess of Chester Hospital, where she was employed.
 
 Born in Hereford, Letby found herself in the center of a harrowing legal ordeal unfolding within the hallowed halls of Manchester Crown Court's Court 7. A jury comprised of eight women and four men now bear the onerous responsibility of determining Letby's innocence or guilt on the 22 indictments set against her.
 
 As a highly specialized ICU nurse, Letby was no stranger to the fragility of life, dealing daily with the hospital's most vulnerable patients. However, the prosecution has painted a disturbing picture of her time at the hospital, describing her as a 'constant malevolent presence.' According to their claims, Letby allegedly embarked on a killing spree lasting a year from June 2015 to June 2016.
 
 Mr. Justice Goss, the presiding judge of the trial, dismissed the jury for deliberation at precisely 1.02 pm. As the jurors exited the room, Letby, seated within the glass-encased dock, watched them depart, her fate now resting in their collective hands.
 
 The prosecution presented a chilling portrait of Letby's alleged crimes during the trial. The victims were said to include two sets of twins and two boys from a set of naturally conceived identical triplets. According to the accusations, Letby exploited her night shifts to carry out many of the alleged attacks, knowing that parents were less likely to visit the unit during these hours. It was further alleged that Letby used Facebook to track the families of the babies she supposedly targeted.
 
 At the trial's onset on October 10, prosecutor Nick Johnson KC stated, 'Sometimes a baby that she succeeded in killing was not killed the first or even the second time she tried. Sometimes they were injected with milk or some other fluid. Sometimes it was insulin. But the constant presence was Lucy Letby.'
 
 Among the evidence presented to the jury were several handwritten notes by Letby, written after her removal from the unit in the early summer of 2016. While the prosecution claimed these notes indicated her guilt, the defence argued they simply showcased the mental turmoil of a diligent and dedicated professional under extreme duress.
 
 The notes, some penned on post-it notes, contained chilling phrases such as 'I AM EVIL I DID THIS,' and 'I killed them on purpose.' However, Letby also wrote messages affirming her innocence. Ben Myers KC, defending Letby, argued these notes were 'a product of despair' and demonstrated his client's 'anguish not guilt.'
 
 The court heard that the police were initially alerted to potential foul play on the unit due to a notable increase in infant deaths and unexplained collapses. Unusual skin discolorations were often observed on the collapsing babies, and there were instances of infants 'miraculously' recovering, while others failed to respond to typically effective resuscitation techniques.
 
 As the trial judge, Mr. Justice Goss embarked on a four-and-a-half-day summing-up of the evidence last Monday. Today, before dismissing the jury, he provided a short break for the jurors to attach name labels to all confidential documents needed for their deliberations. The course of justice now hinges on their decision, which will undoubtedly leave a lasting impact on many lives.



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