Inquiry Reveals Missed Warning Signs in Lucy Letby Case

Nursing manager Eirian Powell defends her oversight despite Letby's frequent presence during infant deaths.

Lucy Letby's former manager, Eirian Powell, expressed no initial suspicions due to Letby's frequent overtime work and lack of direct evidence.
The Thirlwall Inquiry examined Powell's decision not to report Letby, despite her being a common factor in multiple infant deaths.
Powell admitted in hindsight that police should have been involved earlier when concerns about Letby first arose.
Despite Letby's conviction for multiple infant murders, Powell maintained there was no observed wrongdoing at the time.
The inquiry continues to explore how earlier intervention might have prevented the tragedies at the Countess of Chester Hospital.