Newborn Serial Murders by 'British Devil Nurse'... "Victims Number Over Dozens"

'Hummingbird Operation' Underway to Identify Additional Damage
Medical Records Investigation... 30 Suspected Cases of Harm Detected

Lucy Letby (33), known as the 'Devil Nurse' in the UK, who murdered 7 babies and attempted to kill 6 more, is currently under investigation by local police. Authorities believe that the number of targeted newborns could be as many as several dozen.

According to the British daily The Guardian on the 20th (local time), investigators suspect that in addition to the cases already uncovered, dozens more infants may have been harmed at two hospitals in northwest England where Letby previously worked.

In particular, a source familiar with the investigation told The Guardian that 30 babies who experienced suspicious incidents have been identified at Countess of Chester Hospital.

Nurse Lucy Letby (33), accused of murdering seven babies [Image source=AFP Yonhap News]

Earlier, Letby was charged and found guilty last week of murdering 7 babies and attempting to kill 6 more. According to the court, from June 2015 to June 2016, Letby killed 5 male and 2 female infants in the neonatal unit of Countess of Chester Hospital by injecting air into their bodies or forcibly feeding them milk, among other methods.

The police requested a review of medical records from 2012 to 2015 at Countess of Chester Hospital and Liverpool Women’s Hospital, where Letby worked, to identify additional victims. Upon reviewing the records, it was reported that at least 30 more suspected infant murder attempts were identified during Letby’s tenure at Countess of Chester Hospital.

Currently, the police are conducting a large-scale investigation project called 'Operation Hummingbird.' This involves thoroughly examining 4,000 infant-related medical records within the hospital to identify all suspected cases, with assistance from medical experts.

Experts report suspicious cases, such as sudden deterioration in a baby’s health, to the police. As a result, the number of suspected victims may increase.

Memo found at Letvi's residence
[Image source=AFP Yonhap News]

Meanwhile, this case is expected to be recorded as the worst child serial murder case in modern British history. According to BBC and other British media, among Letby’s victims were premature babies and twins, and one baby was killed just one day after birth.

Letby reportedly attempted to kill one baby as many as four times, and when caught harming a newborn by the baby’s mother, she boldly responded, "Believe me. I am a nurse."

After Letby’s arrest, notes were found containing phrases such as "I deliberately killed the babies," "I am a terrible and evil person," and "I am evil for doing this work."

At the time of her arrest, Letby vehemently denied all charges and was seen crying. However, the British prosecution described her as "cold-blooded, cruel, deliberately changing her story, and telling calculated lies."

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