Convicted child killer Lucy Letby has reportedly been swamped with letters and gifts from supporters while serving her whole life sentence, prompting prison authorities to take drastic action.
The Overflowing Mailroom
According to recent claims, the volume of post arriving for the 35-year-old former nurse at HMP Bronzefield has become so overwhelming that prison officers have now effectively banned her from receiving any more fan mail. The deluge reportedly includes everything from gushing letters and homemade CDs to Disney plaques and personalised playlists.
Sarah Thomas, a mother of two who runs the 'Lucy Letby Discussions' Facebook group, has been coordinating efforts to send cards and gifts to the inmate. She revealed that she used a holding address, with Letby's barrister forwarding items to the prison. However, the lawyer apparently informed her that the prison officers would not allow all the items to be delivered due to the sheer quantity.
A Support Network's Mission
Sarah Thomas, who initially believed Letby was guilty, now says she is convinced the convictions are unsafe after interacting with experts and conducting her own research. She helped collect around 100 messages for a Christmas card delivery to Letby last year and plans to do the same this December.
"The prison officers said there was too much - so many cards and letters from people, they couldn't let her have them all," Thomas told The Sun. "I imagine they've got to open them all and check they're not inappropriate, so it takes up a lot of people's time."
One of the many letters seen by the publication read: "So many people believe in you, I am just one of many. My dearest wish is for you to be free." Another supporter sent a plaque featuring Tinkerbell with the inscription: "Leave a little sparkle wherever you go."
Heartbreak for Victims' Families
This public display of support for Letby has caused profound distress to the families of her victims. Letby was convicted of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder seven others following a ten-month trial.
The obsession of her supporters extends beyond letter-writing. Some fanatics have reportedly made visits to her former 1960s semi-detached home in Chester and even tour the Countess of Chester Hospital where she committed her crimes.
In a particularly inflammatory incident, supporters sparked fury in January by holding a pub party to mark her birthday, complete with prosecco toasts and banners proclaiming her innocence. A friend of a parent whose premature daughter was murdered by Letby reacted with rage, asking: "What's next, do we have celebrations for Myra Hindley and Ian Brady?"
While Letby's barrister, Mark McDonald, argues she is the victim of a flawed justice system that relied on unreliable medical evidence, the families of the infants say there is no doubt about her guilt. The Ministry of Justice has been contacted for comment regarding the mail situation at HMP Bronzefield.
