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The Trial

The Trial goes behind the headlines of some of the biggest trials in the world. We take you into the courtroom, bringing you the detail as the evidence unfolds, examining key moments and carrying out exclusive interviews with detectives, victims, and experts.For ad-free listening to The Trial, exclusive bonus episodes every week, and complete access to previous series of the show, subscribe to The Crime Desk now. Visitwww.thecrimedesk.com to become a member. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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26:00

Lucy Letby: The court watchers

The Trial ·

2023/09/11

In this episode Caroline and Liz bring together people from the public gallery who followed this trial for a chat about how this case has affected them.And we’ll share some of last night’s candlelit vigil for the babies at Chester Cathedral.Follow The Trial of Lucy Letby on Twitter @LucyLetbyTrial Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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29:20

Lucy Letby: Another Judge

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2023/09/08

In this episode Caroline and Liz chat to expert legal commentator, Joshua Rozenberg KC, who explains just why Lady Justice Thirlwall is the perfect judge to chair the public inquiry into Lucy Letby’s crimes, and Tamlin Bolton, a senior lawyer with Switalskis Solicitors, who is representing several of the victims’ families.Follow The Trial of Lucy Letby on Twitter @LucyLetbyTrial Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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32:57

Lucy Letby: The Whistleblower

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2023/09/04

In this episode, Caroline and Liz speak to Dr. Fiona MacRae, ananaesthetistat the Countess of Chester Hospital for over 25 years including the time that Lucy Letby was on the neonatal unit. Dr.MacRaegives us a unique insight into the hospital culture that, she says, could have facilitated an environment that allowed Lucy Letby to get away with murder for as long as she did.Follow The Trial of Lucy Letby on Twitter @LucyLetbyTrial Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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26:35

Lucy Letby: Another Victim?

The Trial ·

2023/08/28

In this episode the parents of a premature baby boy cared for by Lucy Letby tell Liz of their fear that he may have been harmed by her. They also recall she said he was her “favourite” and more than once she removed the tubes helping him to breath to take pictures of him.Follow The Trial of Lucy Letby on Twitter @LucyLetbyTrial Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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25:22

Lucy Letby: The Twins

The Trial ·

2023/08/28

In this episode, Caroline and Liz hear from the parents of twin boys, Baby L and Baby M. While today they are happy healthy seven year olds, the parents will always be haunted by the fact that Lucy Letby very nearly killed their babies.Follow The Trial of Lucy Letby on Twitter @LucyLetbyTrial Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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46:56

Lucy Letby: Toxic Culture

The Trial ·

2023/08/25

In this episode Caroline and Liz speak to Dr John Gibbs, one of the consultants who repeatedly tried to blow the whistle on Lucy Letby. He speaks of his regret that hospital managers didn’t listen or go to police sooner.Follow The Trial of Lucy Letby on Twitter @LucyLetbyTrial Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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22:55

Lucy Letby: Violation of Trust

The Trial ·

2023/08/24

Lucy Letby abused the trust not only of the babies and their parents, but also of her nursing colleagues. In this episode Caroline and Liz chat to the deputy senior investigating officer, DCI Nicola Evans, about how she was able to manipulate everyone around her to get away with murder for so long.Follow The Trial of Lucy Letby on Twitter @LucyLetbyTrial Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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29:38

Lucy Letby: Questioning a Killer

The Trial ·

2023/08/23

Until she entered the witness box back at the start of May, there were few who really knew what Lucy Letby was like. But one person knew better than most. Detective Sergeant Danielle Stonier spent over 20 hours interviewing Lucy Letby when she was arrested. In this exclusive interview with the detective, Caroline and Liz ask what it was like to question one of the worst murderers in modern times.Follow The Trial of Lucy Letby on Twitter @LucyLetbyTrialA Mail Metro media Production Hosted on Acast

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30:00

Lucy Letby: Catching the Killer

The Trial ·

2023/08/22

Lucy Letby was killing in plain sight. But during the trial we heard little about how she was caught. Caroline and Liz sit down with Detective Superintendent Paul Hughes to talk to him about how this case landed on his desk.Follow The Trial of Lucy Letby on Twitter @LucyLetbyTrial Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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39:02

Lucy Letby: The Sentence

The Trial ·

2023/08/21

In this episode Caroline and Liz bring you details of what happened in court when Lucy Letby was handed a whole life order.Follow The Trial of Lucy Letby on Twitter @LucyLetbyTrial Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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39:19

Lucy Letby: Vanilla Killer

The Trial ·

2023/08/21

Caroline and Liz explore who exactly is Lucy Letby? And examine how this ordinary ‘girl next door’ went on to become the worst serial child killer in modern times.Follow The Trial of Lucy Letby on Twitter @LucyLetbyTrial Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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41:51

Lucy Letby: The Verdict

The Trial ·

2023/08/18

Today nurse Lucy Letby has been found guilty of murdering and attempting to murder babies in her care. Caroline and Liz go over the verdicts and give you all the details from the steps of Manchester Crown Court.Follow The Trial of Lucy Letby on Twitter @LucyLetbyTrial Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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21:18

Lucy Letby: Crisis, Comedy and Court Reporting

The Trial ·

2023/08/14

This week, while we all wait for the jury verdict, Caroline and Liz speak with Tristan Kirk, the courts correspondent for the Evening Standardin London.Follow The Trial of Lucy Letby on Twitter @LucyLetbyTrial Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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20:35

Lucy Letby: More of our best guests

The Trial ·

2023/08/07

As we continue to wait for the jury to reach their verdicts, Caroline and Liz have pulled together more of the most memorable moments from their guest interviews.Follow The Trial of Lucy Letby on Twitter @LucyLetbyTrial Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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21:29

Lucy Letby: Some of our best guests

The Trial ·

2023/07/31

This week, while we all wait for the jury verdict, Caroline and Liz have put together some of the most memorable moments of their guest interviews.Follow The Trial of Lucy Letby on Twitter @LucyLetbyTrial Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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16:15

Lucy Letby: Open Justice

The Trial ·

2023/07/24

This week, while we all wait for the jury verdict, Caroline and Liz speak with Mike Dodd, a former reporter and long-time legal advisor for the Press Association. "If the public don't know what's going on in the courts, they've got no idea whether justice is actually being administered or whether the system is working."Follow The Trial of Lucy Letby on Twitter @LucyLetbyTrial Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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16:43

Lucy Letby: Waiting and watching

The Trial ·

2023/07/17

This week, while we all wait for the jury verdict, Caroline and Liz speak with Polly Rippon – a former court reporter with 20 years' experience. In this interview, we hear why judges are eager to see more reporters in their courtrooms.Polly has told her court reporting students, “You might be in court and feel almost as if you’re intruding a bit into someone’s life. But actually you have to think of the greater good that you’re doing: you’re telling members of the public what's happening in court,

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15:52

Lucy Letby: The jury retires

The Trial ·

2023/07/10

In this episode Caroline and Liz explain that the jury has now been sent out to consider their verdicts.They were asked to begin their deliberations after listening to the judge sum up the case for more than four days.Follow The Trial of Lucy Letby on Twitter @LucyLetbyTrial Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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31:21

Lucy Letby: 'The presumption of guilt'

The Trial ·

2023/07/03

In this episode Caroline and Liz outline the closing speech of Lucy Letby’s barrister, Ben Myers, KC. He tells the jury that the prosecution case is based on a presumption of guilt and not innocence. And he claims she is wrongly being blamed for mistakes in care at the hospital.Follow The Trial of Lucy Letby on Twitter@LucyLetbyTrial Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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21:20

Lucy Letby: ‘No innocent coincidences’

The Trial ·

2023/06/26

In this episode Caroline and Liz continue to explain what prosecutor Nick Johnson KC said in his closing speech. He tells the jury Lucy Letby underwent training on the dangers of air embolus just days before she allegedly started harming babies and that the timings of some of the alleged attacks were strikingly similar.Follow The Trial of Lucy Letby on Twitter @LucyLetbyTrial Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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