Parents of Lucy Letby demand hospital meeting over investigation anguish
- Lucy Letby's parents expressed their distress regarding an ongoing police investigation into the deaths of infants at the hospital.
- They reached out to hospital leadership for a meeting to address their concerns about their daughter's treatment and accusations.
- The family's anguish underlined the impact of the investigation not only on Lucy Letby but also on her parents as they navigate the unfolding events.
In the United Kingdom, the parents of nurse Lucy Letby sought a meeting with Countess of Chester Hospital officials in July 2017, just two months after the police began an investigation into a troubling rise in baby deaths on the neonatal unit. John and Susan Letby expressed their distress in a letter to then board chairman Sir Duncan Nichol, highlighting their anguish and requesting an urgent meeting. They felt their daughter was unfairly targeted and emphasized her innocence under the legal principle of 'innocent until proven guilty.' This concern intensified as Lucy Letby had been relocated to an administrative role in 2016 after colleagues raised alarms about her conduct, suggesting potential harm to infants. The inquiry revealed that at a subsequent meeting in December 2016, Mr. Letby was vocally frustrated and demanded the dismissal of the two consultants who expressed concerns about his daughter. This situation has been compounded by accusations that some medical staff labeled Lucy Letby as the 'angel of death,' which she claimed was part of a conspiracy against her. Discussions among the hospital officials reflected the escalating tension surrounding these accusations and highlighted the emotional turmoil faced by Letby's family as they sought clarity and support amidst increasing scrutiny and an investigation into tragic circumstances on the neonatal unit.