Jury Returns for Sixth Day in Lindsay Clancy Murder Trial After Two Deadlocks

A jury in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial resumed deliberations Thursday, marking the sixth day of consideration after twice indicating it was deadlocked. The panel, composed of nine women and three men, has spent more than 28 hours reviewing the case but has not reached a unanimous decision. Judge William Sullivan issued a supplemental instruction urging jurors to continue working toward a verdict rather than declaring a mistrial.

Clancy, 36, is charged with three counts of first-degree murder for the deaths of her children, Cora, Dawson and Callan. She does not dispute the killings but claims she was suffering from postpartum psychosis at the time. The jury must determine whether she can be held criminally responsible or if her mental state exempts her under an insanity defense.

Defense attorney Kevin Reddington told reporters he is prepared for a retrial if the jury remains deadlocked, saying, "> Bring it. I have witnesses lined up, Dr. Resnick is ready, and all evidence is available."

Reddington also said the prosecution’s rebuttal experts were unqualified, adding, "> They did not rebut anything, and I wouldn’t pay a nickel for their conclusions."

The judge’s latest instruction, known as a Tuey-Rodriguez charge, is intended to encourage jurors to keep discussing the case while respecting differing opinions. If the jury again reports an inability to agree, the trial could end in a mistrial, potentially leading to a new trial.

Separately, retired Massachusetts Superior Court Judge Jack Lu noted that while historically a retrial after a hung jury often favored prosecutors, the influence of social media may alter that pattern.