Mistrial declared in Lindsay Clancy murder trial after jury deadlock
A Massachusetts judge declared a mistrial in the case of Lindsay Clancy, accused of killing her three children, after jurors could not reach a unanimous verdict, with reports that one juror had previously expressed support for a separate high-profile defendant.
A Massachusetts judge announced a mistrial in the trial of Lindsay Clancy, 36, who faces three counts of first-degree murder for the 2023 deaths of her three children. The jury was unable to reach a unanimous decision, with an alleged 11-1 split among jurors.
Kellie Farina, a senior-center chef who served on the jury, told NBC10 Boston that the defense attorney called witnesses close to Clancy, describing the approach as focusing on her personal life rather than extending the trial with additional medical testimony. She also said she found the prosecution’s case to be "very, very harsh" and described a 911 call made by Clancy’s husband as "the most horrific thing."
Farina’s social-media activity prior to the trial showed she had posted in a "Free Karen Read" group supporting Karen Read, who was acquitted in a separate case involving the death of a police officer. The posts, dated June 2025, expressed satisfaction with Read’s acquittal and included critical remarks about a prosecutor.
Defense attorney Kevin Reddington, speaking on "Good Morning America," said he hopes the parties can reach an agreement and expressed willingness to discuss a possible plea with Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz. Cruz has not yet indicated his next steps, and the judge scheduled a status hearing for September 29.
Fox News Digital contacted Farina for comment but did not receive a response.