Nursery Nightmare: Letby Breaks Down in Court, Denies All Baby Murder Charges
Letby Speaks Out
Emma Letby sobbed as she gave evidence for the first time, fiercely denying all 22 charges against her. The 33-year-old nurse insisted her job at Countess of Chester Hospital was everything to her. “My career was my life,” she claimed, dismissing the allegations as “sickening.”
Prosecution’s Serious Claims
The prosecution alleges Letby targeted infants between 2015 and 2016, using chilling methods like injecting air and poisoning babies with insulin. Despite caring for hundreds during that time, she vehemently denied causing harm.
Family Watches as Letby Testifies
Watching from the public gallery were Letby’s family members as she was grilled by her defence barrister, Ben Myers KC. She revealed she was the first in her family to attend university and spoke about the pride she took in nursing. When the allegations first surfaced, Letby sought help from her GP, suffering from PTSD and ongoing psychological issues.
Mental Health Struggles Revealed
During a police raid, detectives found troubling notes at her home. Letby explained these were written during a difficult mental health period, serving as an outlet for her turmoil. She broke down recalling her arrest—taken away in pyjamas and quizzed on murder charges. She called it “the scariest thing” she’d ever faced and admitted the trauma led to suicidal thoughts.
The high-profile trial continues as the courtroom drama unfolds.
