The curious case of Lucy Letby: What motivated the neonatal nurse to murder 7 newborns

British nurse Lucy Letby has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering seven babies and attempting to kill six others while working as a neonatal nurse in northern England. The motive behind her crimes may never be completely understood, but during the trial, prosecutors presented several possible motivations, including infatuation with a doctor, a sense of control and enjoyment, dissatisfaction with less sick infants, emotional turmoil, and finding excitement in the distress of parents.

Aug 21, 2023 - 22:30
The curious case of Lucy Letby: What motivated the neonatal nurse to murder 7 newborns
British nurse Lucy Letby has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering seven babies and attempting to kill six others while working as a neonatal nurse in northern England. The motive behind her crimes may never be completely understood, but during the trial, prosecutors presented several possible motivations, including infatuation with a doctor, a sense of control and enjoyment, dissatisfaction with less sick infants, emotional turmoil, and finding excitement in the distress of parents.