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The neonatal nurse whose smile hid the fact she was a prolific child killer. Letby's ability to blend into the background allowed her to carry out horrific attacks in plain sight.

For the past few months, Lucy Letby's smiling face has appeared on TV news bulletins and in the papers as details of her crimes were made public.

Pictured in her nurse鈥檚 uniform and holding a tiny baby-grow, she appeared to be a young woman who was dedicated to care.

We now know that couldn't have been further from the truth. Letby's ability to blend into the background allowed her to carry out horrific attacks in plain sight.

If you've been affected by what you've heard or want any information you can contact the 成人快手 Action desk where you will find details of organisations offering information and support. Go to bbc.co.uk/actionline or you can call for free, at any time, to hear recorded information on 08000 155 998.

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