Lucy Letby to be on '24-hour suicide watch' as she faces life jail term
manchestereveningnews.co.ukBaby killer Lucy Letby could be facing constant surveillance to ensure she does not commit suicide in prison, according to an official.
The 33-year-old is expected to be on 24-hour suicide watch as she faces spending the rest of her life behind bars. The nurse was found guilty of the murders of seven babies and the attempted murders of six more on Friday following a 10-month trial at Manchester Crown Court.
The court had previously heard that she had considered taking her own life after being blamed for babies’ deaths at the neonatal unit in Chester where she worked. Try MEN Premium for FREE by clicking here for no ads, fun puzzles and brilliant new features Speaking to the Mirror, Ian Carson of the Prison Officers Association said: “It wouldn’t surprise me if she’s under constant watch with eyes on her 24/7.
It would be very embarrassing if she kills herself before justice gets done. "Prison officials may decide instead to check in on her every 10 minutes if she’s not deemed such a risk.
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