Parents of Convicted Nurse Lucy Letby Voice Concerns Ahead of Netflix Documentary Release
The parents of Lucy Letby, the neonatal nurse convicted of harming infants, have publicly spoken out for the first time as a major Netflix documentary about the case prepares to premiere globally. Susan and John Letby have described the upcoming film as a "complete invasion of privacy" and revealed they have no intention of watching it, fearing it would be too distressing.
Documentary Details and Parental Distress
The Investigation of Lucy Letby is scheduled for release on Netflix on February 4, 2026. This 90-minute documentary promises to delve into the harrowing case through unseen footage and insider accounts, aiming to shed light on one of the UK's most divisive criminal stories. The film will explore the crimes of the 36-year-old, who was found guilty of fatally harming babies in her care.
In an interview with the Times, Letby's parents expressed particular anguish over the inclusion of footage showing their daughter's arrest at their family home in Hereford. A clip from the documentary's trailer depicts a pyjama-clad Lucy Letby being taken away in handcuffs, a scene her parents say they were unaware would be used. "We had no idea they were using footage in our house," they stated, adding that discovering images of the arrest in her bedroom and her saying goodbye to a pet cat has been "even more distressing."
Fears of Privacy Invasion and Tourist Attraction
Susan and John Letby highlighted the profound impact on their daily lives, noting they have resided in their home for four decades in a small cul-de-sac where "everyone knows everyone." They revealed they only learned about the footage through Lucy's barrister, calling it an unwelcome intrusion. "All this taking place in the home where we have lived for 40 years," they lamented.
Beyond privacy concerns, the couple voiced fears that their property could become a macabre tourist attraction, similar to the house in Chester that Lucy Letby purchased in 2016. "Will our house become a tourist attraction like Lucy’s in Chester?" they questioned, anticipating widespread media coverage following the documentary's release. They added, "We will find out the following day when everything is plastered over the papers and the news will be full of it."
Emotional Toll and Previous Coverage
The parents acknowledged that while their suffering pales in comparison to what their daughter endures, they still face significant emotional challenges. They referenced previous television programmes, such as Panorama, and frequent news broadcasts showing Lucy in handcuffs, describing these as "heartbreaking for us." However, they believe the Netflix production is "on another level" in terms of its invasiveness.
Concluding their remarks, Susan and John Letby made it clear they will not be viewing the documentary, stating emphatically, "We will not watch it — it would likely kill us if we did." Their comments underscore the ongoing personal fallout from a case that continues to captivate and horrify the public, even as it reaches a new audience through streaming platforms.
