Parents of Convicted Killer Lucy Letby Condemn Netflix Documentary as 'Complete Invasion of Privacy'
The parents of Britain's most notorious convicted baby killer have launched a scathing attack on a new Netflix documentary about their daughter, describing it as a "complete invasion of privacy" that would "kill them" to watch.
Distressing Footage and Unheard Accounts
Susan and John Letby, parents of Lucy Letby who was convicted of murdering seven infants and attempting to kill seven more at the Countess of Chester Hospital, have spoken out against 'The Investigation of Lucy Letby'. The documentary features previously unseen footage and unheard insider accounts about the case that has shocked the nation.
The couple told The Times that police footage showing their daughter being arrested in her pyjamas within their family home represents a particularly distressing invasion of their personal space. "We have stumbled on pictures of her being arrested in her bedroom in our house and her saying goodbye to one of her beloved cats, which are even more distressing," they revealed.
Forty-Year Family Home Exposed
The Letbys emphasised that the documentary exposes their family home where they have lived for four decades, located in a small cul-de-sac in a town where "everyone knows everyone." They expressed particular concern about why Chief Investigating Officer Paul Hughes was permitted to share "what took place in our home that morning" without their knowledge or consent.
In a startling accusation, the parents claimed that Hughes appears to harbour "a deep hatred of us" despite being the ones who initially reported hospital consultants Stephen Brearey and Ravi Jayaram to police in March 2017 for allegedly making their daughter a scapegoat.
Documentary on 'Another Level'
Comparing the Netflix production to previous programmes about their daughter's crimes, Susan and John described it as being on "another level" of intrusion. "We will not watch it — it would likely kill us if we did," they stated emphatically, adding that they only learned about the documentary's content through their daughter's barrister.
The parents reflected on the unexpected nature of the arrests, noting: "We've always imagined that if something life-changing is going to happen to you the next day, you would somehow have a premonition. We can honestly say that on the eve of all three of the arrests, we had absolutely no idea they were coming."
Legal Context and Police Response
The documentary's release comes weeks after it was revealed that Letby would not face additional charges despite police investigations into her alleged involvement in nine other deaths. Cheshire Constabulary had submitted evidence files relating to two more murders and seven attempted murders, believing they met the Crown Prosecution Service charging standard.
However, the CPS determined the evidence insufficient for further charges. Police issued a statement urging restraint: "There will be some who will feel that this is news worth celebrating. We do not share this view and would ask that people respect the privacy and feelings of the families involved."
Lucy Letby, originally from Hereford, continues to serve 15 whole-life orders for the murders she was convicted of at Manchester Crown Court, maintaining her position as the UK's most prolific child killer.
