The Arrest and Trial
Facing Justice
Beverley Allitt was arrested in July 1991. The trial that followed captured the nation’s attention, as the depth of her depravity was laid bare in court. Prosecutors presented a compelling case, detailing how Allitt used her position of trust to carry out her sinister agenda. The courtroom was filled with the anguished faces of the victims’ families.
A Guilty Verdict
In May 1993, after a lengthy trial, Allitt was found guilty of four counts of murder, three counts of attempted murder, and six counts of causing grievous bodily harm. She was sentenced to 13 concurrent life terms, ensuring she would never again pose a threat to society. The verdict brought a semblance of closure to the families, though the pain of their loss remained.
