A prison insider disclosed that Lucy Letby, the nurse known for her involvement in the deaths of seven children and attempted murders of seven others at the NHS Countess of Chester Hospital, is currently serving multiple life sentences at HMP Bronzefield. Letby, 35, reportedly spends her time binge-watching the TV show Come Dine With Me and stockpiling Maltesers in her prison cell. She is housed in Unit Four, a section reserved for “enhanced inmates” who exhibit good behavior and receive additional privileges like more visits, a personal TV, and permission to wear some of their own clothing.
The insider shared that Letby actively participates in unit activities, workshops, and educational programs while in prison. Despite her horrific crimes, she is described as a model prisoner who particularly enjoys watching Come Dine With Me marathons. Additionally, Letby is said to collect packets of Maltesers and Minstrels in her cell, purchasing them with money sent by friends and family.
Concerns for Letby’s safety led to her upgrade to enhanced status, as sources within the prison expressed worries about potential attacks from other inmates. Although Letby keeps a low profile and interacts minimally with staff, her presence on the enhanced unit has caused some discontent among officers due to the severity of her offenses.
In a landmark ruling in August 2023, Letby received 15 life sentences and a whole life order, making her one of only four women in British history to face such a sentence. Despite losing two appeals against her convictions, Letby’s legal team recently filed a claim of miscarriage of justice.