{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/659e02048c03d100178eb6bd/659e020a8c03d100178eb7e4?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Trial & Conviction of Serial Killer Lucy Letby","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/659e02048c03d100178eb6bd/1769264839032-069d9f68-5c09-4e2c-b504-161676e482d8.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong><em>Published ahead of the Netflix documentary on the Lucy Letby case, available to stream from February 4th. </em></strong></p><p><br></p><p>I'm joined by lawyer and registered midwife Jaimie McGready to discuss the trial and conviction of serial killer Lucy Letby.</p><p><br></p><p>Letby was recently convicted of the murder of six newborn babies, and the attempted murder of seven more, in what was the longest murder trial in British legal history.</p><p><br></p><p>We reflect on the evidence that led to her conviction and receipt of a full life order, meaning she’ll die behind bars.</p><p><br></p><p>Jaimie and I also discuss the death penalty, the 'morality' of criminal defence lawyers and where the responsibility lies for hospital management staff's failure to act, after repeated warnings about Letby.</p><p><br></p><p>And as always, there's plenty more.</p><p><br></p><p>Contact: seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.com</p><p>Twitter: <a href=\"https://twitter.com/seanmcdonald01\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://twitter.com/seanmcdonald01</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/seantmcdonald/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/seantmcdonald/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Hosted on Acast. See <a href=\"https://acast.com/privacy\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>","author_name":"Sean McDonald"}