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Unmasking Lucy Letby

The Untold Story of the Killer Nurse

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Unmasking Lucy Letby

By: Jonathan Coffey, Judith Moritz
Narrated by: Jonathan Coffey, Judith Moritz
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 SHORTLISTED FOR THE TRUE CRIME AWARDS 2025 BOOK OF THE YEAR & BEST NEW AUTHOR

'Diligent and absorbing' Gaby Hinsliff, Guardian

'Meticulous and unexpectedly gripping' Janice Turner, The Times

'An excellent and open-minded study of the case' Peter Hitchens

'Should become required reading for any hospital manager' Harry Wallop, The Times

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The untold story of the killer nurse.

Lucy Letby seemed like a totally ordinary young woman: fun-loving and sociable. Those who knew who say she had a happy childhood with devoted parents, and after university she landed her dream job as a nurse looking after sick babies. She even became a poster girl for the hospital where she worked.

And yet today, Lucy Letby is officially the most prolific child killer of the modern era. Following one of the longest murder trials in British legal history, she's been convicted of murdering seven babies, and attempting to murder seven others. She is only the fourth British woman ever to receive a whole life prison sentence. Still only in her thirties, Letby will die in prison. But although her journey from obscurity to infamy has made headlines across the world, very little is known about her. Meanwhile, her convictions have attracted unprecedented controversy with a growing number of critics arguing that she may in fact be innocent.

So who is the real Lucy Letby? What was she like according to those who knew her best? What happened at the hospital where she worked? And what convinced senior medics and the police that she was killing babies?

Despite trying and failing to appeal her convictions, Letby has maintained her innocence and no one ever saw her harming a baby - which is one reason why this case has become so controversial. Could Lucy Letby be the victim of a miscarriage of justice, as her supporters believe, or is she the cruel, calculating killer that the jury found her to be?

Drawing on extensive interviews with people who knew and worked with her, as well as unrivalled access to sources and documents, this book traces the story of Lucy Letby from primary school to prison, and grapples with the truth about one of the most high-profile murder cases in living memory.©2024 Jonathan Coffey, Judith Moritz (P)2024 Orion Publishing Group Limited Murder True Crime Thought-Provoking Exciting

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My heart goes out to the parents and families impacted by the tragic events at the COCH maternity ward.
The narrators have sensitively presented a very balanced view of the events that resulted in LL being found guilty.
This audiobook has only reaffirmed my negative opinion of this hospital and the way in which it operates.
LL was found guilty of murder - we all know this fact as we’ve read it in the media and she is behind bars serving life.
The narrators dissect the court hearings, the evidence (or lack of in some examples), the 2 doctors with have strong opinions of LL’s poor performance and the timeframe taken before any action was taken by the doctors and hospital leaders. Her countless colleagues whose views differ considerably to the doctors, those who worked closely with LL, share how they considered her an excellent nurse able to remain calm in a crisis and someone they would happily work with or have look after their own children.
I’m left feeling heartbroken for the families as the loss of a child should never be experienced but I’m also left somewhat frustrated as there appear to be many questions unanswered.

My main question is - did LL have a fair trial?!

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Something tells me this isn’t the last we’ll hear of LL.

Thought provoking and so many questions left unanswered

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this is extremely interesting and thought provoking. did she do it? what do you think?

narration

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A detailed account of the Letby case, including a thorough consideration of potential evidence and alternative information. Interesting and engaging. Would recommend.

Comprehensive and engaging

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This was very well presented and extremely interesting. it was very well put together with clear arguments and explanations. I was on the fence before, I now know fully what I believe...

very well l researched and presented

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quite complex but very thorough. nice narration.hard going. interesting and challenging. is tome eould listen again yo take it all In

interesting

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It is a thought provoking book which goes into the evidence of air embolism and insulin poisoning in great but understandable detail, the book also looks at Lucy’s personality and discusses the view of her supporters in depth.

For anyone interested in finding out more about the case it’s worth a listen and is well narrated.

The only negative is that a pdf is available for download which I thought would be pictures and maybe some examples of the evidence shown to the jury, it’s a list of .wav files which is as much use as a chocolate fireguard.

A well planned and thought out in-depth study of the Lucy Letby case.

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Incredibly well researched and balanced. I have listened to and read a lot about this case and there was lots more information here. Probably one of the best true crime books I've listened to - and that's a lot! A must-listen if you're interested in this case.

Brilliant book

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After listening - I went in with a somewhat neutral mind.

Innocent or guilty? I don’t know… I leave feeling “beyond reasonable doubt”? - I don’t think so.

It’s a captivating audiobook which captures the Letby story well. However, it really does need an analysis of the latest Dr Shoo Lee and medical expert panel opinions in a revised edition.

It really needs the latest developments in there too

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everything about it was great I couldn't put my phone down lol. I felt abit confused afterwards though...not sure if she's guilty now

Every detail. it was fascinating!

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Like others I read the headlines from the British and international press. The question of doubt “Did she do it?” was of course on my mind. After listening to this book, I’ve really established an understanding of what happened in court and also why the arguments of doubt are now resurfacing. This is a clearly written, spoken and thought provoking book that does not take away from the heart wrenching paid the families of the young victims went through. 8/10

Clarity from the facts

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