A survivor of notorious serial infant murderer Beverley Allitt is urging authorities to ensure she remains incarcerated, as she faces a periodic review by a mental health panel to determine her fate.
The Mirror has learned that Allitt, the former nurse who killed four children in 1991, is scheduled for evaluation at Rampton Hospital. The 57-year-old perpetrator is required to undergo assessments every three years to assess the possibility of transferring her to a conventional prison, with her last review taking place in 2023.
Concerns have been raised by insiders about the potential implications of relocating Allitt to a regular prison, as she has completed her minimum 30-year sentence. Alan Asher, whose daughter Kayley was one of Allitt’s victims at just 15 months old, emphasized the family’s stance against Allitt’s release, stating that they have been informed that her status remains unchanged but anticipate a reassessment due to the upcoming review.
Allitt’s heinous act involved injecting air into one-year-old Kayley, causing her lungs to collapse and leading to two cardiac arrests. Although Kayley survived the ordeal in 1991, she sustained severe brain damage and has since lived in fear, haunted by the trauma inflicted by Allitt.
Now 31 years old, Kayley continues to grapple with the lasting impact of Allitt’s crimes, fearing the possibility of her release. Allitt, currently held at a secure psychiatric facility, surpassed her minimum 30-year sentence in November 2021.
Although her transfer to a mainstream prison was rejected in 2023, it is understood that she will face periodic reviews every three years, potentially paving the way for a parole application if deemed suitable for prison transfer. Allitt was responsible for the deaths of four young victims and attempted to harm nine others through manipulated injections at the hospital where she worked.
Following a surge in fatalities noted by hospital staff, Allitt’s actions were uncovered, leading to her arrest and subsequent sentencing in 1993. Diagnosed with Munchausen syndrome by proxy, a condition where a caregiver inflicts harm for attention, Allitt received multiple life sentences for her crimes, with the presiding judge deeming her a perpetual threat to society.
Despite initial sentencing, her minimum incarceration period was later confirmed by the court. In a turn of events in 2018, Allitt was hospitalized for undisclosed reasons, sparking concerns about her health.
In recent developments, it was revealed that Allitt inherited a trust fund worth £10,000 in December 2022, potentially accessible upon her release. The trust fund, established by her late father Richard, contained provisions for her financial well-being, emphasizing her status as the primary beneficiary.
The implications of accessing the trust fund while incarcerated remain uncertain. Richard’s will indicated his intentions for the fund to support Allitt’s needs and requests during her lifetime. Notably, he had previously voiced his belief in her innocence and expressed plans to challenge her convictions during her trial in 1993.