This episode delves into the intricate and controversial case of Lucy Letby, a neonatal nurse convicted of multiple infant murders. Through a detailed examination, we discuss medical evidence, statistical interpretations, and hospital dynamics that played a pivotal role in the trial. Expert insights shed light on circumstantial evidence and raise crucial questions about the justice system's reliability and the role of medical testimony. The Thirlwall Inquiry and its exploration of systemic failures in hospital practices are also reviewed, encouraging viewers to critically evaluate issues of fairness and integrity in legal and medical contexts.

Tom and Simon will discuss this and the rest of this weeks episode's in this Sunday's episode.

00:00 Introduction to the Case

00:43 Background and Initial Concerns

02:46 The 2017 Investigation

03:46 Prosecution's Evidence and Defense's Argument

04:24 Controversies and Doubts

05:46 Unreliable Test Results

06:44 Prosecutor's Fallacy Explained

07:26 Incomplete Evidence and Its Impact

08:01 The Role of Statistics in Court

08:39 The Thirlwall Inquiry

08:59 Systemic Issues in Hospitals

09:40 The Bigger Picture

10:17 Final Thoughts and Questions

About Crime Time Inc.

Season 5 of Crime Time Inc. broadens its reach across two sides of the Atlantic.

This season features cases from Scotland and across the wider UK — rooted in real investigative experience — alongside deep dives into some of the most infamous murder cases in American history.

Hosted by former detectives Simon and Tom, with experience in both the UK and the United States, including time working alongside the FBI, the show strips away sensationalism to explain how crime and justice really work.

Two crime worlds. One podcast.

New episodes released regularly throughout the season.

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