Canadian Neonatologist Challenges Lucy Letby’s Murder Convictions

Dr. Shoo Lee leads expert panel asserting medical misinterpretations in Letby case and calls for her release under house arrest.

Dr. Shoo Lee, a retired Canadian neonatologist, led a panel of international experts that reviewed medical evidence in the Lucy Letby case, concluding there was no evidence of murder or malfeasance.
The panel attributed the deaths and injuries of the babies to natural causes or medical care errors, citing systemic issues at the Countess of Chester Hospital, including inadequate staffing and poor training.
Dr. Lee stated that his own research on air embolisms, used in the prosecution’s case, was misinterpreted and contributed to a wrongful conviction.
The panel’s findings have been submitted to the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC), which may recommend a new appeal for Letby if they find grounds for a potential miscarriage of justice.
Victims' families remain divided, with some rejecting the panel's conclusions as disrespectful, while Letby’s defense continues to advocate for her release and a reevaluation of the case.