Do You Trust Your Nurse? The Lucy Letby Case
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"Do You Trust Your Nurse? The Lucy Letby Case"
In this deep-dive investigation from Stories Fables Ghostly Tales, we go beyond the initial 2023 convictions to examine the evidence currently dividing the medical world. Following the explosive 2025 Expert Panel report and the ongoing Thirlwall Inquiry, we analyze the technical rebuttals regarding air embolism theories, insulin thresholds, and the systemic hospital failures at the Countess of Chester.
Was this a "calculated campaign of murder," as described in the sentencing remarks, or a failure of forensic science and hospital infrastructure? Join us as we sift through verifiable court records, medical rebuttals, and the latest CCRC application to ask the ultimate question: What really happened in the neonatal unit?
The Letby Case: A 2026 Perspective
Welcome Legends and I hope you're having a wonderful Day or Evening!
Some of you know, this case has taken a surreal turn over the last year. What started as a definitive 2023 conviction for the murder of seven infants has evolved into a high-stakes scientific and legal battle. While the 2023 and 2024 sentencing remarks described Letby's actions as a "calculated and cynical campaign," the "silent" evidence we are seeing now in 2026 tells a much more complex story of hospital failure.
The Recent Shift in Evidence
We really went into the weeds on the February 2025 Expert Panel report for this episode. Here are the specific points that stood out during the deep dive:
The "Air Embolism" Misinterpretation: Dr. Shoo Lee, the author of the very paper used to convict Letby, has now gone on record stating the prosecution fundamentally misinterpreted his research.
The Plumbing & Sepsis Link: New evidence from the Thirlwall Inquiry has highlighted chronic sewage backups and infrastructure failures in the unit that may have contributed to the infection rates.
The Insulin Threshold: Chemical engineers have now demonstrated that the levels of insulin found in the babies would have required up to seven vials—none of which were missing from the hospital inventory.
The CCRC Application: As of late 2025, Letby’s legal team has officially submitted for a case review based on these new forensic testimonies.
A Sincere Thank You
I wanted to take a moment to thank you specifically for sticking with me as the show tackles these heavier, more forensic deep dives. Dealing with the reality the young deaths, the betrayal of trust, and medical ethics is a different beast entirely.
Your contributions allow me to keep this show independent, ensuring I can look at the Court of Appeal judgments and the Thirlwall Inquiry reports without being beholden to any sponsors who might want a simpler, more sensationalist narrative.
My question: With the new scientific evidence review, how does it change your perspective on Lucy, her contact with the children, and the deaths linked to her? What are your thoughts?
Stay curious 💜💜💜💜
Your Tale Teller!
Just below is the end episode song should you wish to listen to it legends!