Amanda Knox Questions Lucy Letby Baby Murder Conviction Renewing Fresh Scrutiny

Amanda Knox is speaking about the conviction of British nurse Lucy Letby bringing a new perspective to the case, She has highlighted evidence and expert views making her question whether the babies’ deaths were deliberate.

Speaking on Good Morning Britain, Amanda Knox said her recent work on a podcast led her to examine the case personally. Lucy Letby, a former neonatal nurse, was found guilty in 2023 of killing seven infants and attempting to kill six others. She is serving 15 whole-life sentences and has failed in her appeals.

According to People, Amanda Knox said she did not begin her review assuming Lucy Letby’s innocence. Instead, she wanted to study the evidence carefully. “I was not just concerned about what I found,” Knox said. “I became disturbed by some of the things we uncovered in the podcast.”

Her interest, she said, was first sparked by what she described as strong public backlash against Letby. Knox drew parallels with her own case. She was once convicted in connection with the 2007 murder of her roommate, Meredith Kercher, before being cleared by Italy’s top court.

“Here is a young woman with no history of mental illness, no history of violence, no apparent motive who’s suddenly accused of being a serial killer,” Knox said. “That caught my attention as someone who is invested in how women are vilified through character assassination.”

Amanda Knox also questioned key evidence used in court. She pointed to Lucy Letby’s handwritten notes, which prosecutors said showed guilt. She said, “What initially caught my attention was how her own written notes had been analyzed and viewed as a kind of confession.”

As part of her research, Knox reviewed findings from an international panel led by Shoo Lee. The panel was formed by Letby’s legal team, and Knox said their conclusions were “incredibly convincing.”

Amanda Knox said the experts offered other explanations for the deaths. These included medical conditions and complications linked to premature birth. “There are plausible and probable explanations,” Knox said, citing cases where health issues could have played a role.

The panel has argued that causes or problems in care may explain the deaths. Their findings have been submitted to a review body that looks into possible miscarriages of justice.

Knox also raised concerns about hospital systems. “There’s random and then there’s also systemic issues,” she said.

Still, Knox admitted that she has been wrong before. "I've made mistakes,” she said. “I’ve advocated for people who I came to understand were actually very likely guilty.”

She expects some people to doubt her stance. But Knox said public opinion can shift. “A lot of people were certain that I did it as well until the evidence played out,” she said.