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Lucy Letby Baby Deaths Inquests Open

Analysis based on 12 articles · First reported Feb 04, 2026 · Last updated Feb 04, 2026

Sentiment
-80
Attention
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This event has no direct impact on financial markets. It is a legal and social event concerning the ongoing aftermath of a criminal case.

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Event Summary

Inquests into the deaths of five babies (Baby C, Baby E, Baby I, Baby O, and Baby P) murdered by former nurse Lucy Letby at the Countess of Chester Hospital in 2015 and 2016 have been formally opened and adjourned. HM senior coroner for Cheshire Jacqueline Devonish will suspend the hearings until later this year, pending the outcome of the Thirlwall public inquiry into how Lucy Letby was able to commit her crimes. Lucy Letby, who is serving 15 whole-life orders, has been granted interested party status in the inquests. The United Kingdom — Crown Prosecution Service recently announced it would not bring further charges against Lucy Letby, and she was twice denied permission to appeal her convictions in 2024. The United Kingdom — Criminal Cases Review Commission is currently reviewing evidence on her behalf.

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Lucy Letby
Lucy Letby is a former nurse convicted of murdering seven infants and attempting to murder seven others. The current event involves the opening of inquests into the deaths of five of her victims.
Importance 100.0 Sentiment -100.0
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United Kingdom — Criminal Cases Review Commission
The United Kingdom — Criminal Cases Review Commission is considering evidence presented on behalf of Lucy Letby regarding potential miscarriages of justice.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 0.0
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United Kingdom — Crown Prosecution Service
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United Kingdom — Cheshire Constabulary
Importance 0.0 Sentiment 0.0
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