Holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy trial says he was convinced of guilt
Juror Michael P. Desronvil told reporters he had no doubts about the evidence against Lindsay Clancy, countering earlier claims that he expressed uncertainty. The case remains a mistrial as prosecutors decide on a possible retrial.
Michael P. Desronvil, the sole juror who did not join the majority in the Lindsay Clancy triple-murder trial, said he was convinced the evidence proved the mother’s guilt. In a statement to NewsNation, Desronvil said he never doubted that Clancy knowingly killed her three children and that his attempts to raise alternative theories were repeatedly cut off.
"I didn’t have any doubts," Desronvil said through a spokesperson. "Based on all the physical evidence, key witnesses, and what the prosecution presents, I thought it was enough proof that she knew exactly what she was doing and planned."
The Boston Globe identified Desronvil, 48, using publicly available photos and court records. The jury foreperson, Roni Carlson, had earlier noted that Desronvil appeared to acknowledge doubt but refused to apply it to the verdict, prompting defense attorney Kevin Reddington to request his replacement, a request the judge denied.
The judge declared a mistrial on September 4 after the 12-person jury failed to reach a unanimous decision despite more than 38 hours of deliberation. Prosecutors have not yet indicated whether a new trial will be pursued, and a hearing is scheduled for September 29 to determine next steps.
Other jurors described a contentious deliberation process, with some noting that Desronvil was disengaged at times. The defense had argued that Clancy suffered postpartum psychosis at the time of the killings, seeking a verdict of not guilty by reason of insanity.
Attorney Edward Andrew Paltzik, representing the holdout juror, posted a statement on social media asking for prayers and describing the juror as a protected individual, but provided no further details. CNN has requested additional comment from the lawyer.