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| Lucy Letby |
The most prolific child serial killer in contemporary British history, Nurse Lucy Letby, will pass away in prison after receiving a lifetime order.
At Manchester Crown Court on Monday, Judge Mr. Justice Goss delivered the unusual sentence of life in jail without the possibility of parole to the newborn killer. It follows the serial murderer nurse's conviction on Friday for killing seven newborns and attempted to kill six more, solidifying her place among Britain's deadliest criminals.
Having launched a campaign of terror at the Countess of Chester Hospital between June 2015 and June 2016, a jury found her guilty of 14 of the 22 counts she was charged with after a nine-month trial and more than three weeks of deliberations.
She was cleared of two counts of attempted murder by the jury, which was unable to convict her on the remaining six similar charges.
While employed as a nurse in the neonatal unit at the time, she intentionally poisoned infants with insulin, overfed them with milk, and fatally injected some of them with air.
Letby could only be given a mandatory life sentence for such heinous offenses. She was remanded in custody over the weekend and given a whole-life order on Monday, meaning she will remain behind bars for the rest of her life.
Letby might be sent to HMP Low Newton, a maximum security facility that houses several of the most heinous female killers in recent memory, even if this has not been confirmed.
Sharon Carr, the youngest female murderer in British history, as well as Baby P's mother Tracey Connelly have both been detained in the prison since its opening in 1965. Carr, who went by the moniker "The Devil's Daughter," murdered an 18-year-old lady after choosing her at random when she was only 12-years-old.
The most notorious prisoner was "House of Horrors" killer Rosemary West, who, along with her husband Fred West, sexually assaulted and killed 10 women and children.
In 2019, she was eventually transferred from HMP Low Newton after allegedly being threatened with death by Joanna Dennehy, another ruthless killer.
Dennehy is still incarcerated there, where she is doing time for the three men she killed during a two-week killing spree. She dumped their bodies outside of Peterborough in ditches.
The jail, which is situated in the village of Brasside not far from Durham, welcomes female detainees from all around the north of England and houses both juvenile and life criminals.
A 2021 report from the Independent Monitoring Board revealed that lessons and workshops had been discontinued because of roof leaks, and that an entire building was slated for demolition since it had failed health and safety inspections.
However, there were some positive aspects of prison life, such as the opportunity for DVD nights and clothing purchases from a clothing store. "Friendly" staff members were mentioned.
Even the cuisine, which offered inmates a choice of hot meals and packed lunches, was described as being "nutritious, well cooked, and of good variety."
The board voiced worry that about 40% of detainees had mental health issues, and occasionally violence breaks out between inmates and staff.
The only prison in the UK having such a section is HMP Low Newton, which is also home to the "Primrose Project," which is intended to rehabilitate women with "dangerous and severe personality disorders."
In England and Wales, the agency provides 12 seats for female offenders who pose a significant risk of harm, but it can only hold one restricted-status woman at one.
A recent act of violence against the individual, a high danger of committing another violent offense, and the likelihood of having a severe form of personality disorder are all requirements for entry.
Sessions with a psychiatrist, art therapy, and acupuncture are a few of the available treatments.
In 2009, The Primrose Service received recognition from the World Health Organization (WHO) for its superior care of female prisoners.
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