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What were Lucy Letby’s possible motives for murdering babies?

Text messages sent by nurse Lucy Letby after she murdered babies on a neonatal unit were used as key evidence against her. The messages showed her informing colleagues of the deaths and receiving sympathy in response.
The texts also revealed Letby's reactions and behavior as suspicion closed in on her, including her offer to work extra shifts on the unit and her attempts to deflect attention and downplay the significance of the deaths.
Letby formed close relationships with colleagues, including a doctor who reassured her when questions were asked about her actions.

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Prosecutors Said Baby Killer Lucy Letby Has 'Sinister Mind' — But no Known Motive

Lucy Letby was convicted of murdering seven infants in a British hospital.

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Lucy Letby ‘killed babies to get attention from doctor she was infatuated with’

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Former Countess of Chester hospital nurse Lucy Letby joins GP Harold Shipman and nurse Beverley Allitt on the list of UK healthcare professional serial killers. Here, Sky News speaks to psychologists about possible motivations for such horrific crimes.

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