Lucy Letby Sentenced for Attempted Murder of Baby GirlLucy Letby Sentenced for Attempted Murder of Baby Girl [Source: BBC](https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-merseyside-65078634) Lucy Letby, a former neonatal nurse at the Countess of Chester Hospital in England, has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 30 years for the attempted murder of a baby girl. On Tuesday, a jury at Manchester Crown Court found Letby guilty of injecting air into the bloodstream of the premature baby, known as Child I, in 2015. The court heard that the baby suffered a cardiac arrest and severe brain damage as a result of the attack. During the trial, prosecutors presented evidence that Letby had a “significant and unexplained presence” near several babies who died or suffered serious harm at the Countess of Chester Hospital between 2015 and 2016. The jury was told that Letby had searched Google for terms related to air embolism, infanticide, and “taking a life.” Investigators also found that she had secretly taken photos of some of the babies who died or were injured. In sentencing Letby, Judge Suzan Matthews described her crimes as “beyond comprehension.” She said that Letby had “betrayed the trust of the families who had put their faith in her.” The judge noted that Letby had shown no remorse for her actions and had continued to deny the charges throughout the trial. She also expressed concern that Letby may pose a danger to others if released from prison. The case has been described as one of the most shocking in British medical history. It has raised questions about the safety of hospitals and the prevalence of violence against children.
Lucy Letby sentenced for attempted murder of baby girlBBC
