The nurse accused of murdering seven babies and trying to kill 10 more also wrote “I don’t deserve to live' and 'I killed them on purpose', the court heard.
Court artist sketch by Elizabeth Cook of Lucy Letby in the dock at Manchester Crown Court
The notes were among other papers and Post-it notes which also contained “many protestations of innocence”, Nick Johnson KC, prosecuting, told the jury. After her house on Westbourne Road in Chester was searched, “interesting items” were found, Mr Johnson said. Mr Johnson added: “Well, ladies and gentlemen, that in a nutshell is your task in this case. Whether or not she did these dreadful things is the decision you will have to make when you have heard all the evidence.”Court artist sketch by Elizabeth Cook of Lucy Letby appearing in the dock at Manchester Crown Court
Mr Johnson added: “Her notes also expressed concern for the long-term effects of what she feared was being alleged against her and there are many protestations of innocence.”
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