A Closer Look

Lucy Letby, the NHS neonatal nurse currently serving 15 whole life sentences for the murders and attempted murders of babies, kept notes that included disturbing confessions like "I am evil, I did this." These notes were presented as evidence of her guilt during her trial. However, new information has emerged that casts doubt on their interpretation.

Sources close to the case claim that Letby's GP and hospital bosses advised her to write down her feelings as a way to cope with extreme stress. This raises the question of whether these notes should be considered genuine confessions or simply a reflection of her mental state at the time.

Experts have pointed out that people under extreme stress often say things that don't reflect their true intentions. Additionally, if the notes were written as part of therapy, they may not be admissible as evidence.

Letby herself claims that she wrote the notes to help her understand her feelings and that she was not confessing to anything. She also expressed frustration that people were blaming her for the deaths of the babies when she had only ever done her best to care for them.

The rota, which was presented as evidence of Letby's presence at the time of the deaths, has also been questioned. Critics argue that it only includes a portion of the relevant events and doesn't account for the times when Letby was not on duty.

With growing doubts about the evidence and Letby's continued insistence on her innocence, the case has become increasingly complex. It remains to be seen whether further investigation will shed more light on the truth behind these tragic events.