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Commission Rules Hospital Could Have Prevented Baby Murders
A UK commission concluded that the hospital could have prevented some infant deaths caused by nurse Lucy Letby, stating leadership "failed completely" at all levels. Letby was convicted in 2023 of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder seven others at Countess of Chester Hospital between 2015 and 2016. Judge Kathryn Thirlwall criticized the facility for leaving parents uninformed and failing to act when suspicions arose. The report recommends better safeguards, including cameras and insulin controls. Three executives face ongoing manslaughter investigations.
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