Lucy Letby’s Secret Life Revealed Amid Conviction for Baby Murders

Lucy Letby, the former NHS nurse who shocked the nation with her crimes, appeared to lead a normal life with friends and family, masking her sinister actions with an outwardly ordinary existence. Her relationship with a doctor referred to as Dr. A, was a focal point during her 10-month trial, where the jury was shown flirty text exchanges between the pair.

Letby was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment last summer for the murders of seven infants and the attempted murder of another child, known only as Baby K. Despite her conviction, a small group of supporters has launched campaigns proclaiming her innocence, with discussions online and placards outside the Royal Courts of Justice.

Peter Skelton KC, representing the victims’ families, condemned these campaigns as “grossly offensive and distressing,” describing them as the work of “conspiracists.” A mother of one of Letby’s victims expressed her anguish, saying, “What more was it going to take for people to realize that she’s not innocent? She was found guilty in a court of law.”

Before her arrest, Letby maintained a packed social calendar, meeting friends and going on dates with her “crush,” Dr. A, who she will likely never see again. Friends described her as “goofy” and “kind,” while colleagues knew her as the “quiet geek.” However, the trial revealed that beneath this facade was a woman capable of unimaginable cruelty, told The Times.

Letby’s childhood friend, Dawn, was shocked by the charges, calling them “the most out-of-character that you could ever put against Lucy.” Letby had always dreamed of becoming a nurse, inspired by the care she received as an infant.

During the trial, it was alleged that Letby murdered two premature triplets in less than 24 hours to gain the attention of Dr. A, with whom she had a close relationship. The prosecution suggested that their bond extended beyond professional boundaries, with evidence showing they met outside of work for coffee, dinners, and shopping trips. Although prosecutors described Dr. A as her “boyfriend,” Letby insisted, “I loved him as a friend. I was not in love with him.”

Text messages between Letby and Dr. A, filled with playful banter and affectionate exchanges, were presented in court. Despite her denials, it was clear that Letby had strong feelings for him, as evidenced by notes found in her home expressing her love and disappointment after her arrest.

Letby was ultimately found guilty of a string of heinous crimes, including injecting air and poison into babies’ feeds, tampering with breathing tubes, and inflicting trauma. On August 21, 2023, she was sentenced to a whole life order, making her the fourth woman in British history to receive such a sentence, ensuring she would never be eligible for parole.