I don’t think we know that information. The hospital/trust had already carried out its own internal review before the police became involved (which is when Evans became involved) so it’s possible that all 30 something incidents concerned LL.
It’s trite to say but it is , and has been, the ‘talk of the town’. I’ve had folks ask what I think - and tell me what they think - at work, in the gym (!) and in shops. One of my colleagues was particularly impacted as their child - full term at birth - was on the Unit at the time.
My understanding is that Dr Evans was asked to look at 33 cases plus 2 insulin ones. I believe these cases (although I don't know if this is 100% confirmed) probably represent all the deaths and serious collapses that took place that year. He then looked through all the medical notes, autopsy results, scans and all available evidence to try to come up with a medical explanation for the deaths or collapses. Those collapses and deaths for which there was a medical explanation were discounted, and we are left with 17 that are considered not medically explicable. We know LL was there for all of these 17 medically inexplicable incidents, but we don't know if she was present for any of the others.
That will be vitally important info if it is shown to be accurate.
would someone mind telling my kids that
I think they need to make that clear to the jury, if they haven't already, that these are the only unexplained deaths. They might have clarified that with them already, with Dr Breary and other's testimonies.
They will never believe us...would someone mind telling my kids that
That is so relatable! Nobody wants to believe such evil is possible. Human error is always preferable, even if it leads to the same outcome. And yes, the accused's life is ruined, one way or the other.
That is true and is one valid way of looking at it. But I would add that she was up close and personal when all of these devastating deaths and injuries were happening. Many of these babies died under her care and she battled to save them only to watch them die.
Good question. If there had been, Meyers would have brought those cases up already on cross, most likely.
I was thinking more along the lines of the discussions that were had as we have heard from others. Dr J is an example where he has given evidence as has dr choc. We could consider if they may have their own investigations too but they still have given evidence in the trial. Nurse CB also gave evidence earlier in the trial reporting the team were upset (I can’t remember which baby now!) as was LL and said she was crying as were others at the time. I feel management are part of the discussion(s) at least.
True.
Yeah I can't see the CPS having a quiet word with People.com to tip them off, but I so hope it's true!U.K. Nurse Lucy Letby Will Testify Next Week at Infant Murder Trial
Lucy Letby, the British nurse accused of murdering seven newborns by injecting them with air, milk, or insulin at an England hospital is expected to testify at her trial, next week.people.com
Not sure I believe this, but very interesting!
