
Helen Shannon
Helen Shannon is a British chemical engineering expert who recently withdrew from Lucy Letby's defence team, citing concerns about the scientific credibility of some arguments being put forward in the case against the former neonatal nurse, who was convicted of murdering several babies.
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Helen Shannon, a UK-based chemical engineering expert, quit a panel of medical experts assembled by Lucy Letby’s legal defense team.
‘Cot cams’ to be fitted in UK baby wards after damning report on Lucy Letby – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·
Ireland· 2026-09-15
Helen Shannon is a British chemical engineering expert who withdrew from Letby’s defence team over concerns about the scientific credibility of some evidence.
Experts quit Lucy Letby’s defence team over ‘scientific credibility’ concerns | Lucy LetbyThe Guardian·
United Kingdom· 2026-09-15





