Lucy Letby: How the case of one baby death shows flaws in the medical evidence on both sides
Published: 8/11/2025

The case of Lucy Letby reveals flaws in medical evidence, with debate over her alleged involvement in the deaths of babies at a hospital. Barrister Mark McDonald argues that Letby is innocent, challenging the prosecution's claims. Experts question the evidence surrounding Baby O's death and whether Letby deliberately harmed babies. The case involves conflicting narratives on issues like air embolism and birth trauma, highlighting challenges in determining what truly occurred.