Why the Lucy Letby Verdict is Under Fire | Motive & Method

Is Lucy Letby another case of wrongful conviction like Kathleen Folbigg? In this episode, criminologist Dr. Xanthe Weston and psychologist Tim Watson-Munro we revisit the case of Lucy Letby, as fresh legal developments continue to reshape how the evidence is being examined. With new inquests announced and ongoing legal processes underway, questions are being raised about expert testimony, systemic failures and whether earlier conclusions still stand. __________________________________________________ YouTube Chapters 0:00 - Is History Repeating? 0:54 - Developments in Letby case 1:13 - Letby in the neonatal ward 5:07 - Investigation & Arrest 6:49 - The Trial Verdict 7:46 - Letby's appeal 9:53 - Comparisons to the Kathleen Folbigg case 11:01 - The Expert Panel 16:14 - The Role of the CCRC 18:21 - Circumstantial Evidence 21:10 - Confirmation Bias 22:27 - CCRC Review 25:48 - The Thirlwall Inquiry 27:23 - Alternative Hypotheses 28:57 - Upcoming Inquests 30:53 - Final Thoughts: Is There Reasonable Doubt?