“We Firmly Believe Her Defence Must Be Portrayed”: Netflix’s Controversial Lucy Letby Documentary Underway

Netflix is collaborating with ITN to produce a documentary about convicted baby killer Lucy Letby, with reports suggesting that the show will include experts who question the validity of her conviction. The series, which is expected to stir global controversy, will feature perspectives from professionals who believe that Letby may have been wrongfully convicted.

According to The Mirror, the documentary’s producers have reached out to several experts, including statistician Richard Gill, who has openly called Letby’s conviction a “major miscarriage of justice.” Gill has been a vocal critic of the trial’s outcome and is among those campaigning for a retrial.

A source told The Mirror, “This is sure to be hugely controversial, the show will be watched the world over.” The documentary is expected to attract significant attention, as it addresses the case of Britain’s worst mass baby murderer while exploring doubts surrounding her conviction.

The announcement of the project has been met with concern from the families of Letby’s victims. One family expressed their distress to The Mirror, stating, “The people at the heart of this story are utterly devastated. Families of those involved in the case will desperately hope this program treads extremely carefully. Letby has been through the legal system, convicted and imprisoned. There remains a hard core of commentators who insist she was not given a fair trial.”

Producers allegedly sent emails to experts who believe in Letby’s innocence, stating that they aim to provide a balanced perspective. The email reportedly said, “Lucy’s story is complex and layered and we firmly believe that her defense and point of view must be portrayed.” The documentary’s creators emphasize that they intend to explore all viewpoints while remaining impartial.

Though there have been previous television programs about Letby’s crimes, this Netflix documentary will be the first to include voices from those who argue her conviction was “unsafe.” The inclusion of such perspectives has sparked concern among victim’s families, who have urged Netflix to handle the subject matter with sensitivity.

One grieving family told The Mirror, “We would like [TV producers] to really think about what they are doing and saying—would they feel comfortable leaving their baby in [Letby’s] care?”

Letby was convicted last August of killing seven babies and attempting to murder six more, receiving 14 whole life sentences. The trial, which lasted 10 months, shocked the nation, but the upcoming documentary suggests that the conversation surrounding her conviction is far from over.

As the production progresses, families and viewers alike will be watching closely to see how this sensitive case is handled on a global platform.