Holdout juror says he was certain of Lindsay Clancy's guilt after mistrial
Juror Michael Desronvil, the sole dissenting voice in the Lindsay Clancy trial, asserted he had no doubts about her responsibility for the deaths of her three children, while the other jurors voted for acquittal on mental-health grounds.
Boston (AP) – The only juror who voted to convict Lindsay Clancy of murder said he was convinced she knowingly killed her three children, despite eleven other jurors favoring a not-guilty verdict based on postpartum psychosis.
Desronvil, identified by his lawyer Edward Paltzik, posted a statement on X stating, "I didn't have any doubts," and added that he felt cut off when trying to discuss alternative theories during deliberations. He argued that the physical evidence, key witnesses, and the prosecution's case demonstrated that Clancy acted with intent.
The jury deadlocked, prompting the judge to declare a mistrial on Sept. 4. Prosecutors have not indicated whether they will seek a retrial. Both sides agree that Clancy strangled her children, Cora, Dawson and Callan, before attempting suicide, while her defense maintains she was suffering from severe mental-health delusions.
Since the trial, Desronvil's personal history—including a restraining order, eviction proceedings, and a dismissed domestic-violence charge—has attracted media attention. His lawyer, who has represented high-profile clients, said Desronvil is in a secure, undisclosed location and will not give interviews.
A fundraising campaign to cover security, legal fees and lost wages for Desronvil has reportedly raised more than $289,000. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis offered to provide asylum if the juror faces harassment.