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Lindsay Clancy trial focuses on postpartum psychosis defense

The murder trial of Lindsay Clancy in Plymouth, Massachusetts, has entered a critical phase as the defense rests its case. Clancy, a former labor and delivery nurse, is accused of the January 2023 strangulation deaths of her three children: Cora, 5; Dawson, 3; and Callan, 8 months. While Clancy does not contest the killings, her defense argues she is not criminally responsible due to severe postpartum psychosis and bipolar disorder.

Key testimony from forensic psychiatrist Dr. Phillip Resnick indicated that Clancy was in a psychotic state during the crimes and was unable to distinguish right from wrong. Additionally, chaplain Sheila Cavanaugh testified that Clancy expressed relief that her children were ‘safe,’ and some reports suggest Clancy heard a commanding male voice instructing her to kill them.

Prosecutors maintain that the killings were premeditated, noting that Clancy sent her husband away to pick up dinner and medication just before the incident. The trial has also drawn significant public attention, including large rallies of supporters in pink outside the courthouse advocating for mental health awareness and claiming the healthcare system failed the defendant. Closing arguments are expected to follow shortly.

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Avram Mack · Callan Clancy · Cora Clancy · Dawson Clancy · Duxbury · Duxbury, Massachusetts · Kevin Reddington · Lindsay Clancy · Patrick Clancy · Paul Zeizel · Phillip Resnick · Plymouth County Superior Court

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