Lucy Letby, a former neonatal nurse, was sentenced to life imprisonment in August 2023 for murdering seven premature newborns and attempting to murder seven others at the Countess of Chester Hospital between June 2015 and June 2016.

Her conviction followed extensive court proceedings lasting 21 months, which included eight months of trial and 76 hours of jury deliberation.

The trial revealed detailed charges against Letby, including the use of air injections and overfeeding as methods of harm against the babies.

Despite the evidence and verdict, a campaign advocating for Letby's innocence has gained traction, with supporters claiming her conviction is a miscarriage of justice.

This campaign has turned hostile, with allegations of assault against individuals involved in the pro-Letby camp, further complicating the public discourse surrounding her case.

Families of Letby's victims are devastated by the renewed speculation regarding her guilt and the possibility of her launching a fresh appeal with a new legal team.

Letby has appointed human rights barrister Mark McDonald to challenge her convictions, raising doubts about a possible miscarriage of justice.

Letby's attempts to appeal her convictions have been rejected, but concerns about the evidence used for her conviction have emerged from senior professionals.

During the trial, Letby wrote notes that were interpreted as confessions, containing phrases like 'I am evil...I did this,' although these have been challenged as potentially coerced.

There are concerns about potential violent attacks on Letby by other inmates, as she is classified as a Category A prisoner.

A public inquiry into the Countess of Chester Hospital's events surrounding Letby's actions is expected to shed light on the circumstances and failures leading to her convictions.

Cheshire police are investigating threats made against medical witnesses involved in the case, highlighting the ongoing tensions surrounding the trial and its aftermath.