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Chris Fitzpatrick: Lucy Letby case should be a warning to other maternity hospitals If Letby’s conviction is unsafe, what alternative explanation might there be for the deaths of seven babies?

Chris Fitzpatrick: Lucy Letby case should be a warning to other maternity hospitals

Improved surname tool at John Grenham's Irish ancestors site! ☘️ #genealogy
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The DNA testing has always had to be verified by standard forensic testing using STRs. It's the use of the Ancestry records, family trees and tree-building platforms that law enforcement want access to. The terms and conditions have been ambiguous in this regard.

A blog post from Ancestry clarifying that their services should not be used for law enforcement investigations.
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The final speaker of session 5 is Debbie Kennett, Genetic Genealogist and Honorary Research Associate at University College London. Author of the books DNA and Social Networking and The Surnames Handbook, and contributor to the book Advanced Genetic Genealogy.
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Debbie’s presentation is entitled Does Consumer DNA Testing Spell the End of Donor Anonymity?
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Thank you Debbie for a really enjoyable and informative presentation. This will definitely have got people talking about the issues you raised. A great summary 'DNA = Donors are Not Anonymous'
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YouTube video by ITV Real Life Stories Lucy Letby: Beyond Reasonable Doubt? | ITV

If you've not already done so, it's well worth watching the ITV documentary Lucy Letby: Beyond Reasonable Doubt. It's now available on YouTube: youtu.be/UohWz9L6PTs?...

They downgraded the unit when she was removed so they are no longer dealing with very vulnerable premature babies.

YouTube video by Nineteen_Nurses Dawn - My Friend is innocent - The Real Lucy Letby

The beautiful, brave and heartfelt speech given by Lucy Letby's loyal friend Dawn at the recent Manchester conference "From flawed beginnings to broken lives" hosted by the Manchester Innocence Project and Nineteen Nurses. youtu.be/MAqwMDGiDkQ?... #LucyLetby

Special Report: The Lessons of the Lucy Letby Case After Lucy Letby was convicted in August 2023 of murdering seven babies, a number of experts contacted Eye columnist MD because they

➡️ ALL parts of our special report into the Lucy Letby case are now available online: www.private-eye.co.uk/special-repo...

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Right. Hitler's DNA. Brace yourselves for a deluge of misinformation and bad science.

I'm in Australia, so do get in touch if you want some expert debunking.

Special Report: The Lessons of the Lucy Letby Case After Lucy Letby was convicted in August 2023 of murdering seven babies, a number of experts contacted Eye columnist MD because they

MD's latest on the Lucy Letby case, only in the new Private Eye, out now.

➡️ Read all previous parts of our special report into the Lucy Letby case online: www.private-eye.co.uk/special-repo...

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Guernsey families publicly cast doubt over key expert witness in Letby prosecution Members of two local families have publicly raised their concerns about consultant paediatrician and expert witness Dr Sandie Bohin, whose testimony was used to prosecute Lucy Letby. They spoke at a conference focused on the convicted murderer's case and calls for a review of the evidence on Saturday. The individuals, who wish to remain anonymous, delivered presentations outlining their ordeals in trying to secure correct diagnoses and treatments for their ill children across multiple encounters with Dr Bohin.

Members of two local families have publicly raised their concerns about consultant paediatrician and expert witness Dr Sandie Bohin, whose heped prosecute Lucy Letby.

They spoke at a conference focused on the convicted murderer's case and calls for a review of the evidence on Saturday.

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From the archive: The queen of crime-solving – podcast This week, from 2022: forensic scientist Angela Gallop has helped to crack many of the UK’s most notorious murder cases. But today she fears the whole field – and justice itself – is at riskBy Imogen ...

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The #GuildOneName Studies hosted an inspiring #DNA seminar in Leicester October 2026. The recordings of the talks are now available in the Members' Room. Enjoy! (Note not all talks were recorded.) one-name.org/seminar-even...

There's now a blog post from @myheritageofficial.bsky.social with further details about the transition to whole genome sequencing. blog.myheritage.com/2025/10/myhe...

MyHeritage upgrades its consumer DNA test to whole-genome sequencing

A big announcement today from @myheritageofficial.bsky.social. They are transitioning to low-coverage whole-genome sequencing for their direct-to-consumer DNA test heralding a new era for genetic genealogy. cruwys.blogspot.com/2025/10/myhe...

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Our CEO Philip Spedding, presented Debbie with her Fellowship certificate for distinguished services to genealogy during her recent DNA talk at the Society.
📸 Thanks to volunteer photographer Grant White for capturing the moment!
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I saw that article yesterday and shared it on Twitter and Facebook. (I don't tend to be very active here.) I'm not sure I agree with some of the author's comments.

Clair Wills · The Price of Safety: Constance Marten’s Defiance The trials of Constance Marten and Mark Gordon were held to determine their criminal responsibility for their daughter...

An outstanding, empathetic long-read article on the tragic case of Constance Marten and Mark Gordon. Like the writer I've always wondered why this couple were prosecuted and brought to trial in the first place. Parents who lose a child deserve compassion not punishment. www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...

YouTube video by The Telegraph Lucy Letby documentary producer: the alternative theories and what happens next | The Daily T

A very interesting interview with Anouk Curry, the producer of the recent highly acclaimed ITV documentary on the Lucy Letby case. youtu.be/xDu0nYfZKz4?... #LucyLetby

The ITV documentary about Lucy Letby is very good. Old school, public interest broadcasting which assumes the intelligence and the conscience of its audience. Anyone with the slightest interest in the case should watch it.

Special Report: The Lessons of the Lucy Letby Case After Lucy Letby was convicted in August 2023 of murdering seven babies, a number of experts contacted Eye columnist MD because they

➡️ Read all previous parts of our special report into the Lucy Letby case online: www.private-eye.co.uk/special-repo...

So have I. There's nothing wrong with what Shoo Lee. I've had enough of your rudeness. I'm now going to block you. Bye bye.