Chilling WhatsApp Exchange Between Lucy Letby and Colleague Unveiled in Public Inquiry
A shocking revelation emerged at a public inquiry, where messages suggest that Lucy Letby, the convicted child serial killer, offered “tips” to a colleague on “how to get away with murder.” Letby, who is serving a life sentence for the murder of seven infants and attempted murder of six others, exchanged WhatsApp messages in 2017 with union representative Hayley Griffiths, referencing the popular US legal drama How to Get Away with Murder.
The conversation between Letby and Griffiths occurred a year after Letby was reassigned from her duties as a neonatal nurse at the Countess of Chester Hospital due to suspicions that she may have intentionally harmed infants under her care. The messages came to light as part of the ongoing Thirlwall Inquiry, which investigates the circumstances surrounding Letby’s actions and the hospital’s response.
More: Lucy Letby Told Colleague ‘I Blame Myself’ a Year Before Arrest Inquiry Reveals
More: Killer Nurse Lucy Letby to Launch Shocking New Appeal Against Her Convictions!
In the messages, Griffiths mentioned she was watching the TV show, noting, “I’m learning some good tips.” Letby responded chillingly, “I could have given you some tips x,” a statement that now casts a dark shadow in light of her horrific crimes.
Their exchange continued with Griffiths jokingly saying, “I need someone to practice on to see if I can get away with it.” Letby replied, “I can think of two people you could practice on and will help you cover it up x,” to which Griffiths responded, “Deal. I will get thinking of a plan. Get the cruise booked as our getaway.”
The messages are now under scrutiny by the inquiry, with legal counsel examining the disturbing tone given the seriousness of the allegations. Griffiths, who worked alongside Letby in the hospital’s risk and patient safety department, admitted that she was aware of suspicions surrounding Letby’s conduct by September 2016, months before Letby’s arrest by Cheshire Police on suspicion of multiple murders.
Shahram Sharghy, representing some of the families of Letby’s victims, confronted Griffiths about the messages during the inquiry, stating, “Given the severity of the allegations that were made, and would you agree they are possibly the most serious allegations that anybody could make against a healthcare professional, were you making light of those allegations when you were referring to potentially committing a crime?”
More: Lucy Letby’s ‘Anger’ at Tea Party Left Colleagues Uneasy Before Return
More: Ex-Prison Officer Predicts Lucy Letby Will Be a ‘Target’ Behind Bars
Griffiths responded, “No,” and expressed deep remorse. She acknowledged the insensitivity of her words, saying, “I know… I am so remorseful. As soon as I saw them myself I was upset and I can’t begin to imagine… I can only apologise and say I have learned. I can’t go back in time but I have reflected absolutely on it.”
Earlier, when questioned by inquiry counsel Rachel Langdale KC, Griffiths admitted to her poor judgement, stating, “It was nothing more than a conversation. However, I truly and deeply regret having started that conversation… this is completely unprofessional, poor judgement on my behalf and completely insensitive. And for that, I can only apologise from the bottom of my heart.”
Lucy Letby, 34, from Hereford, is currently serving a rare whole-life sentence after her conviction at Manchester Crown Court. The murders, which took place between June 2015 and June 2016, shocked the nation and prompted a thorough investigation into hospital practices.
The Thirlwall Inquiry, named after its lead judge, is expected to continue into early 2025, with findings anticipated later that year. The inquiry aims to uncover systemic issues that may have contributed to the delayed response to Letby’s actions, ensuring that tragic events like these never occur again.