Doctor’s Emotional Apology as Families Seek Justice for Lucy Letby Crimes
Dr. Stephen Brearey, a senior consultant, has apologized to families for his inability to protect their babies from the horrific actions of nurse Lucy Letby, who is now serving life sentences for murdering seven infants and attempting to murder seven others.
Speaking at the Thirlwall Inquiry into Letby’s crimes, Dr. Brearey expressed deep regret. “I’m sorry for my part in not being able to protect your babies. I tried my best, and I acknowledge that at times my best was not enough. I hope you all get the truth and justice that you deserve,” he said.
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The inquiry shed light on the chilling moments leading up to Letby’s eventual arrest. Dr. Brearey recalled a meeting in July 2015 when it became evident that Letby was the common link in a series of unexplained infant deaths. His initial reaction was one of disbelief. “Oh no, not Lucy. Not nice Lucy,” he remarked, explaining it was a spontaneous reaction to the idea that someone he trusted could be harming babies.
Reflecting further, Dr. Brearey admitted that by October 2015, following the death of a baby identified as Child I, he became increasingly suspicious. “It was a significant moment that raised my level of concern quite considerably,” he said, noting patterns of harm that were too consistent to ignore. By that time, he and his team had already started raising alarms about deliberate harm being caused on the neonatal unit at the Countess of Chester Hospital.
Despite mounting concerns, Letby continued her spree until July 2016, when she was reassigned to clerical duties. Dr. Brearey acknowledged that critical signs—such as high insulin levels found in blood tests of poisoned infants—were missed. “It was a collective failure of consultants, laboratories, and the system generally,” he said.
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The doctor also reflected on systemic flaws that allowed Letby’s actions to go unnoticed for so long. He described the neonatal unit as having a good reporting culture but admitted, “In retrospect, incidents of baby deterioration, starting even before June 2015, should have triggered further investigations.”
Letby, now 34, is serving 15 life sentences. The inquiry, expected to conclude in 2025, aims to uncover how she managed to evade detection for over a year, carrying out her heinous acts unchecked. Dr. Brearey’s testimony underscores the weight of missed opportunities and the devastating impact of those oversights.