British nurse receives life imprisonment for murdering seven babies.

Lucy Letby, a 33-year-old British nurse, was sentenced to life without parole on Monday after being found guilty of murdering seven newborns and attempting to kill six others at a UK hospital where she was employed. Her failure to appear in court during the sentencing has sparked calls to change the regulations, ensuring defendants attend their sentencing sessions.

This disturbing case, which cast Letby as Britain's most infamous child serial killer in recent times, sent shockwaves across the nation. She was convicted by a jury on Friday.

Justice James Goss, while detailing the reasons behind his verdict, described her actions as a "heartless, premeditated, and cynical spree of child murders targeting the most defenseless." During the proceedings, he addressed Letby as if she were present in the courtroom, insisting she hear both his words and the poignant victim impact statements presented earlier.

Justice Goss stated, "Your actions exhibited a deep-seated malice, almost sadistic in nature. Throughout the trial, you've adamantly denied your crimes and shown no remorse. There are no mitigating factors."

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak criticized Letby's absence, labeling it as "cowardly" for individuals to avoid facing the consequences of their heinous acts. As reported by PA Media, there are ongoing discussions about amending the law to ensure such attendance, with updates expected soon.

Evidence shared in court revealed Letby's harrowing methods, which included physically abusing the infants, injecting them with air, force-feeding them milk, administering lethal doses of insulin, and introducing excessive amounts of air.

Many questioned how she eluded suspicion for such a prolonged period, leading to an extensive government inquiry. A statement by the British Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) on Friday disclosed that between 2015 and 2016, Letby covertly harmed 13 newborns in the neonatal ward of the Countess of Chester hospital.

The prosecution maintained that Letby's intent was not just to kill but also to mislead her peers into believing the infants died naturally.