Defense lawyer nervous as jury begins third day of deliberations in Lindsay Clancy murder trial
Jury deliberations in the Massachusetts case of Lindsay Clancy, accused of killing her three children, entered a third day while her attorney expressed nervousness and criticized media coverage.
Defense attorney Kevin Reddington said he felt "typical, nervous" as the jury in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial began a third day of deliberations at Plymouth Superior Court. He also criticized media commentary, naming specific commentators and accusing them of misrepresenting facts.
The jury, composed of nine women and three men, has been reviewing evidence that includes pill bottles and a knife presented during the trial. Prosecutors are seeking a first-degree murder conviction, which carries a life-sentence, while the defense argues Clancy suffered postpartum psychosis and acted under auditory hallucinations.
Clancy, 36, is charged with strangling her three children—Cora, 5, Dawson, 3, and infant Callan—in January 2023. After the killings, she attempted suicide and was found paralyzed from the waist down. The trial has featured testimony from more than 80 witnesses.
If the jury finds her not criminally responsible due to mental illness, the court may order her commitment to a mental health facility. The jurors may also consider lesser charges such as second-degree murder or manslaughter.
When asked about his expectations for the verdict, Reddington replied, "Do you think you have any idea who's going to win the World Series? I have no idea."