Lindsay Clancy trial: Jury deliberations are underway
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Closing arguments are underway in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mom who killed her three young children while in the family's home on Jan. 24, 2023.
Clancy’s defense attorney claims she was suffering from postpartum psychosis when she strangled her children and attempted to take her own life. Prosecutors argue that Clancy -- who has pleaded not guilty to three counts of first-degree murder -- is criminally responsible for her children's deaths.
If she is found guilty, Clancy faces life in prison without parole. If found not criminally responsible for the three murder charges, she will be sent to a state mental health facility.
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Jury deliberations are underway The jury in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy has begun its deliberations.
Prosecutor references Clancy's experience as labor and delivery nurse Prosecutor Jennifer Sprague told jurors in her closing argument that Lindsay Clancy misled and jumped between medical providers because "she wanted to get better on her own terms."
Sprague also highlighted Clancy’s work experience as a labor and delivery nurse to argue she should have known better.
"She knows as a nurse the importance of following the instructions of your medications. She knows how important it is to follow the plan and do what's on the bottle and do what your provider tells you and to give that accurate information to your provider," she said.
Pushing back on the suggestion that the trial is a referendum on the healthcare system, Sprague argued that Clancy had better-than-average access to medical care but did not properly use it.
Prosecution begins closing arguments The prosecution just began its closing argument after defense attorney Kevin Reddington finished his.
Defense insists Clancy sought help repeatedly Defense attorney Kevin Reddington began his closing argument by showing the jury two photos – a happy image of the entire Clancy family next to a photo of severely-injured Lindsay Clancy on a hospital bed following her suicide attempt.
He argued that Clancy repeatedly sought help from the medical system, but that she was overmedicated and misdiagnosed.
Lyndsay Clancy attends her murder trial in Plymouth Superior Court, Plymouth, Massachusetts, August 26, 2026. Greg Derr/Pool via AP Speaking toward the prosecution, Reddington accused them of furthering Clancy’s suffering by suggesting her suicide attempt was not serious, scrutinizing her medical records, and having experts question her state of mind. Judge William Sullivan at one point reminded Reddington to talk to the jurors.
Reddington also highlighted the evidence and testimony they presented to show that Clancy was a caring mother, suggesting she had no motive to kill her children.
“This young lady did nothing wrong in her life. She was a nurse, a daughter, a wife, and a darn good mother,” Reddington said in his closing.
Closing arguments are underway in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mom who killed her three young children while in the family's home on Jan. 24, 2023.
Clancy’s defense attorney claims she was suffering from postpartum psychosis when she strangled her children and attempted to take her own life. Prosecutors argue that Clancy -- who has pleaded not guilty to three counts of first-degree murder -- is criminally responsible for her children's deaths.
If she is found guilty, Clancy faces life in prison without parole. If found not criminally responsible for the three murder charges, she will be sent to a state mental health facility.
If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. Free, confidential help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You are not on your own.
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