Convicted killer nurse Lucy Letby gets prison librarian job

Lucy Letby Starts New Job as Prison Librarian

Lucy Letby has begun a new job as a prison librarian at HMP Bronzefield. This news has reportedly frustrated some of her fellow inmates.

Letby, a convicted former nurse, was previously a cleaner at HMP Bronzefield in Surrey. She has been held there since 2020.

A source told the Sun that the 35-year-old received this ‘top job’ as a reward for good behavior. Her responsibilities include handing out books and DVDs to prisoners, which helps her gain favor with friends.

Background on Lucy Letby

Letby was sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of murdering eight babies and attempting to kill another eight at the Countess of Chester Hospital.

The source added that Letby was ‘cock-a-hoop’ about her promotion, which is also linked to her friendly relationship with prison officers. She has earned a Freeview TV package for good behavior and reportedly spends weekends watching “Come Dine With Me” in her cell.

Letby is currently serving her full life sentence in Unit 4 of the prison. She is alongside Beinash Batool, the stepmother of Sara Sharif, and baby killer Constance Marten.

Details of Letby’s Conviction

Letby was found guilty of murdering seven babies and attempting to kill another seven while working in the neonatal unit at the Countess of Chester Hospital. Her case has drawn significant interest from medical experts and politicians, many of whom question the correctness of her conviction.

Key evidence in the trial included an ‘impartial evidence-based report’ on air embolisms in babies. However, a panel led by Dr. Shoo Lee, a co-author of the 1989 text, claimed the court misinterpreted the report’s findings on skin discoloration.

Dr. Lee stated at a press conference that he believed the babies’ deaths were due to ‘natural causes’ or poor medical care, not murder. Letby’s barrister argued that these new findings had ‘demolished’ the prosecution’s case against her.

Ongoing Investigations and Inquiries

The evidence presented by medical experts has been submitted to the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC), which looks into potential miscarriages of justice. Last year, the CPS said it was ‘carefully considering’ new evidence related to the deaths of babies at both the Countess of Chester and the Liverpool Women’s Hospital, where Letby worked as a trainee.

Additionally, the publication of findings from an inquiry into Letby’s conviction, chaired by Lady Justice Thirlwall, has been delayed until April. The Thirlwall Inquiry stated, ‘The inquiry has written to core participants with an update on the timetable for the final report. Work on the report is ongoing, and publication is scheduled for after Easter 2026. A further update on the timetable will be provided at the end of February 2026.’

Letby lost two bids last year to challenge her conviction at the Court of Appeal. Separate police investigations into corporate manslaughter and gross negligence manslaughter are ongoing.