Lucy Letby's parents express outrage over Netflix documentary, citing "invasion of privacy"
The parents of convicted child nurse Lucy Letby have spoken out against a new Netflix documentary set to air on her case, describing the release of previously unseen footage as an "invasion of privacy" that could be devastating for them.
The Letbys claim that police had released video of Lucy's arrest at their home, which has left them worried about the potential impact on their family and their property becoming a "tourist attraction". They also expressed concern over why the documentary includes footage taken in their own home without their knowledge or consent.
"We had no idea they were using footage in our house," said Susan and John Letby. "This Netflix documentary is on another level. We will not watch it – it would likely kill us if we did."
The trailer for "The Investigation of Lucy Letby" features previously unreleased footage, including video of police arresting Lucy on suspicion of murder and attempted murder, as well as interviews with law enforcement officials.
Lucy Letby's parents were particularly distressed by the inclusion of footage showing her being led out of their home in a dressing gown, saying that it was "even more distressing" than any other part of the documentary. They also claimed that Det Supt Paul Hughes, an investigating officer in the case, seemed to have a deep hatred for them.
"Why is Paul Hughes allowed to show the world what took place in our house that morning and Netflix not even have the decency to tell us?" they asked. "He seems to have a deep hatred of us, even though it was us who first went into Blacon police station in March 2017 to report that [the hospital consultants] Stephen Brearey and Ravi Jayaram were making Lucy a scapegoat."
The Letbys' concerns echo the feelings of many families whose loved ones have been involved in high-profile cases, highlighting the need for greater consideration around privacy and consent.
The parents of convicted child nurse Lucy Letby have spoken out against a new Netflix documentary set to air on her case, describing the release of previously unseen footage as an "invasion of privacy" that could be devastating for them.
The Letbys claim that police had released video of Lucy's arrest at their home, which has left them worried about the potential impact on their family and their property becoming a "tourist attraction". They also expressed concern over why the documentary includes footage taken in their own home without their knowledge or consent.
"We had no idea they were using footage in our house," said Susan and John Letby. "This Netflix documentary is on another level. We will not watch it – it would likely kill us if we did."
The trailer for "The Investigation of Lucy Letby" features previously unreleased footage, including video of police arresting Lucy on suspicion of murder and attempted murder, as well as interviews with law enforcement officials.
Lucy Letby's parents were particularly distressed by the inclusion of footage showing her being led out of their home in a dressing gown, saying that it was "even more distressing" than any other part of the documentary. They also claimed that Det Supt Paul Hughes, an investigating officer in the case, seemed to have a deep hatred for them.
"Why is Paul Hughes allowed to show the world what took place in our house that morning and Netflix not even have the decency to tell us?" they asked. "He seems to have a deep hatred of us, even though it was us who first went into Blacon police station in March 2017 to report that [the hospital consultants] Stephen Brearey and Ravi Jayaram were making Lucy a scapegoat."
The Letbys' concerns echo the feelings of many families whose loved ones have been involved in high-profile cases, highlighting the need for greater consideration around privacy and consent.
The parents are worried that their home is being used as a "tourist attraction" because of all the drama surrounding Lucy's case... it's crazy how someone's family life can be affected by a crime, even after they've been cleared or convicted. And why do you think Netflix didn't ask them if they wanted to use the footage in the documentary? 
It's just not fair that they're being forced to relive this all over again. I feel for them, it must be really tough to deal with all this drama and scrutiny...
. I mean, I get it, they're worried about their privacy, but come on, it's not like Lucy is still alive to defend herself... and what's with police releasing that footage at their home? That's just low, fam 
. And the fact that Det Supt Paul Hughes is being all extra about his feelings towards them just adds fuel to the fire 
. Like, dude, you're investigating a murder case, not trying out for American Idol 
. I'm all for privacy and consent, but this takes the cake... or should I say, it takes the Netflix documentary 
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. I'm sure it's super traumatic for them & their family to relive this stuff in public. We should all be thinking about consent & how our actions can affect others, you feel? 
- I mean, who wants to relive that trauma on purpose? 
It's one thing to air it for public interest, but another thing entirely to do it without consent. And honestly, Det Supt Paul Hughes comes off as super shady in that documentary trailer... 
His attitude towards the Letbys does seem a bit aggressive, doesn't it? 
? The Letbys' concerns are totally valid, though. You'd think with all the documentaries out there, some basic respect for privacy would be a given 
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... parents are right to be upset but I mean, they're a convicted nurse's parents, what did they expect? They knew their daughter was accused of murder, of course she was going to end up on Netflix 
. It's all part of the price of fame, I guess. I'm sure it'll make for a great drama-filled documentary 
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i mean, i've seen some wild stuff online but this takes the cake 
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Omg I'm shook by this one! The thought of those parents being shown footage from their own home without permission is just... wow 
. It's like, can't we protect people's private moments in a high-profile case? 
And what's up with Det Supt Hughes having that kind of hatred towards them? It's like, can't we just focus on justice and not make personal attacks? 
. its shocking that police released video of lucy's arrest at her parents home and now hes being dragged out in public again on a docu series. shouldn't there be boundaries around what is released to protect people from harm or trauma? 
. but honestly, who watches this kinda doc for fun anyway? 