No Further Criminal Charges for Child Serial Killer Lucy Letby

Lucy Letby, a former nurse, will not face additional criminal charges concerning further allegations related to the deaths and non-fatal collapses of infants. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) announced that the new evidence presented by police did not fulfill the necessary “evidential test.”

Background on Lucy Letby

Letby, aged 36, was previously convicted of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder seven others. These heinous acts occurred in the neonatal unit of the Countess of Chester Hospital and Liverpool Women’s Hospital between June 2015 and June 2016. She received a sentence of 15 whole-life terms for these crimes.

CPS Review of Additional Allegations

Frank Ferguson, head of the CPS Special Crime and Counter Terrorism Division, confirmed that they received a file of evidence from Cheshire Constabulary in July 2025. This file prompted a review of further allegations against Letby.

Decision Not to Charge

After a comprehensive examination of the additional evidence, the CPS concluded that no further criminal charges would be pursued. Ferguson emphasized that the decision was made after careful consideration of the submitted facts.

Letby’s Response and Legal Challenges

Lucy Letby has consistently claimed her innocence throughout the legal proceedings. In the previous year, she attempted to appeal her convictions but faced setbacks, losing two bids at the Court of Appeal.

Letby’s case continues to draw public and media attention due to the nature of her crimes and the outcomes of her legal challenges. The CPS’s recent findings have solidified her current status following her high-profile conviction.