This week Lucy Letby was sentenced to spend the rest of her life in prison after being convicted of killing seven newborns and attempting to kill six others. 

The 33 year old nurse is now known as one of the worst serial killers in modern history. 

In this episode of The Quicky we take a look at how this horrible tragedy happened and if we need to learn any lessons from Letby's crimes. 



*Warning: This episode may contain disturbing descriptions of Letby's crimes, so please listen with caution. 

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Audio Producer: Thom Lion

This week Lucy Letby was sentenced to spend the rest of her life in prison after being convicted of killing seven newborns and attempting to kill six others. 
The 33 year old nurse is now known as one of the worst serial killers in modern history. 
In this episode of The Quicky we take a look at how this horrible tragedy happened and if we need to learn any lessons from Letby's crimes. 
 
*Warning: This episode may contain disturbing descriptions of Letby's crimes, so please listen with caution. 
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CREDITS 
Host: Elfy Scott
With thanks to: 
Dr Michael Kennedy - Associate Professor of Criminology and Policing at The University of New England, Former NSW Police Detective
Producer: Elfy Scott
Executive Producer: Kally Borg
Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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Then you need The Quicky. Mamamia's daily podcast that gets you up to speed on the top stories, then deep dives on one topic you want to know more about.

It's the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day.

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How Lucy Letby Became One Of The UK’s Worst Serial Killers

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<li aria-level="1">The Deb's local producer is set to give evidence in Rebel Wilson's court battle</li>
<li aria-level="1">A search is underway in Canada for missing Australian hiker Denise Ann Williams</li>
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The Devil Wears Prada is back on our big screens 20 years after the original movie became a global hit, with the press tour revealing a lot of original film lore and a new interview revealing what was real and what wasn't.
So what will this new storyline tell us? Which Aussie is starring this time around and have we learned form the previous problematic issues around work toxicity and body shaming?
We break down The Devil Wears Prada 2
🗞️ HEADLINES
A WARNING to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners this story contains the name of a person who has died
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The man accused of killing a 5yo girl in Alice Springs has been arrested</li>
<li aria-level="1">At least 4 Australians have been detained by Israel after intercepting the Global Samud flotilla</li>
<li aria-level="1">King Charles &amp; Queen Camilla have wrapped up their visit to the US with Trump full of praise</li>
<li aria-level="1">Raygun has revealed her new career move after losing her academic role</li>
</ul>
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🎙️ CREDITS
Hosts:&nbsp;Taylah Strano &amp; Claire Murphy
Guest:&nbsp; Tina Burke - Mamamia's Pop Culture and Social Editor
Audio Producer: Scott Stronach
Group&nbsp;Executive Producer:&nbsp;Ilaria Brophy
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Former federal Labor leader Mark Latham has been ordered to pay $100,000 to NSW MP Alex Greenwich for offensive tweet
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Co working spaces are growing across Australia, expanding beyond CBDs into suburban and regional areas


A global report has found many parents feel unsupported, with half of fathers saying society does not enable them to take on caregiving roles.
Prosecutors allege US singer D4vd murdered 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez

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A WARNING to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners this story contains the name of a person who has died
🗞️ HEADLINES
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The search for missing five-year-old girl Kumanjayi Little Baby has ended in tragedy after police located a body near Alice Springs.</li>
<li aria-level="1">
A royal commission set up after the 2025 Bondi terror attack has made 14 interim recommendations
</li>
<li aria-level="1">Former federal Labor leader Mark Latham has been ordered to pay $100,000 to NSW MP Alex Greenwich for offensive tweet</li>
<li aria-level="1">Mother of accused killer cop Beau Lamarre-Condon, has been charged with perverting the course of justice</li>
<li aria-level="1">Co working spaces are growing across Australia, expanding beyond CBDs into suburban and regional areas</li>
<li aria-level="1">
A global report has found many parents feel unsupported, with half of fathers saying society does not enable them to take on caregiving roles.
</li>
<li aria-level="1">Prosecutors allege US singer D4vd murdered 14-year-old Celeste Rivas&nbsp;Hernandez</li>
</ul>
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Host: Grace Rouvray
Audio Producer:&nbsp;Scott Stronach
Group&nbsp;Executive Producer:&nbsp;Ilaria Brophy
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HEADLINES: Search For Missing Girl Ends In Tragedy & Latham To Pay For Offensive Tweet

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How Lucy Letby Became One Of The UK’s Worst Serial Killers

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