First responders testify about victims in Massachusetts triple-murder trial

First responders testify about victims in Massachusetts triple-murder trial

Police and fire officials testified about the condition of the three children and their mother, who survived a suicide attempt, during the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy in Massachusetts, PBS reported. The case, which examines whether postpartum psychosis affected Clancy’s state of mind, has moved through several key stages. Jury selection began with a pool of 130 prospective jurors; after more than 250 were dismissed for emotional distress, an 18-person panel was finalized, according to AP News and the Boston Globe. Prosecutors said Clancy had planned the murders, while her defense argued she suffered postpartum psychosis, NBC Boston reported.

Patrick Clancy testified first, describing his estranged wife’s mental-health struggles before the killings, CNN reported. Jurors were shown a recorded 911 call that detailed the discovery of the children’s bodies, WBUR reported. A judge later ordered the jurors to walk through the Duxbury home where the murders occurred, WCVB reported.

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Lindsay Clancy Kevin Reddington William F. Sullivan Patrick Clancy Joni Johnston Massachusetts court Tewksbury Hospital

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Massachusetts, United States Tewksbury Hospital, Tewksbury, Massachusetts, United States

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July 30, 2026
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First responders describe scene after Massachusetts mother killed three children
First responders describe scene after Massachusetts mother killed three children

PBS • 30 Jul 16:48

Police and fire officials testified about the condition of the victims and the mother, who survived a suicide attempt, as the trial focuses on the defendant's mental state.

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Jurors Hear First Responders' Account of Massachusetts Family Tragedy
Jurors Hear First Responders' Account of Massachusetts Family Tragedy

AP News • 30 Jul 14:17

During the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, police and fire officials described the scene they encountered after she killed her three children and attempted suicide.

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July 29, 2026
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Ex-husband testifies in Massachusetts trial over deaths of three children
Ex-husband testifies in Massachusetts trial over deaths of three children

NBC Boston • 29 Jul 23:34

Patrick Clancy resumed his testimony in the murder trial of his former wife, Lindsay Clancy, who is accused of killing their three children and injuring herself in a suicide attempt.

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Jury hears 911 call in trial of mother accused of killing three children
Jury hears 911 call in trial of mother accused of killing three children

WBUR • 29 Jul 18:50

In a Massachusetts murder trial, a recorded emergency call describing the discovery of three children’s bodies was presented to jurors, while the defendant’s defense argues she suffered postpartum psychosis.

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Jurors Hear 911 Call Describing Discovery of Children’s Deaths in Massachusetts Murder Trial
Jurors Hear 911 Call Describing Discovery of Children’s Deaths in Massachusetts Murder Trial

WCVB • 29 Jul 18:14

During the trial of Lindsay Clancy, accused of killing her three children, jurors listened to a 911 call made by her husband Patrick Clancy after he found the bodies in the basement.

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Former husband testifies about aftermath of Massachusetts mother’s children killings
Former husband testifies about aftermath of Massachusetts mother’s children killings

The Guardian • 29 Jul 17:23

In a Massachusetts trial, Patrick Clancy described returning home to find his three children dead after his ex-wife, Lindsay Clancy, allegedly strangled them, while her defense argues she suffered postpartum psychosis.

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Husband's 911 Call Played as Jury Hears Details of Massachusetts Triple Murder Trial
Husband's 911 Call Played as Jury Hears Details of Massachusetts Triple Murder Trial

AP News • 29 Jul 15:43

During the second day of Lindsay Clancy's murder trial, jurors heard a recording of her husband Patrick Clancy's 911 call describing the discovery of their three children’s bodies, while the defense argues she suffered postpartum psychosis.

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Massachusetts mother on trial for killing three children amid postpartum psychosis claims
Massachusetts mother on trial for killing three children amid postpartum psychosis claims

Slate Magazine • 29 Jul 09:40

Lindsay Clancy, a former labor-and-delivery nurse, faces a triple-murder trial in Massachusetts after she strangled her three children in January 2023 and attempted suicide, with her defense citing postpartum psychosis.

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July 28, 2026
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Ex-husband testifies in Massachusetts triple-murder trial of Lindsay Clancy
Ex-husband testifies in Massachusetts triple-murder trial of Lindsay Clancy

CNN • 28 Jul 16:29

Patrick Clancy described his estranged wife's mental-health struggles and behavior before the January 2023 killings, while opening statements set up a contest between prosecution and defense experts.

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Judge orders jury to view Duxbury home in Lindsay Clancy murder trial
Judge orders jury to view Duxbury home in Lindsay Clancy murder trial

WCVB • 28 Jul 15:35

A Massachusetts judge has directed jurors to tour the house where Lindsay Clancy is accused of killing her three children, allowing only legal parties and court staff inside.

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Trial of former nurse hinges on whether postpartum psychosis caused child murders
Trial of former nurse hinges on whether postpartum psychosis caused child murders

CBS News • 28 Jul 15:14

In a Massachusetts murder trial, prosecutors and defense dispute whether postpartum psychosis absolves the defendant of criminal responsibility for killing her three children.

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Trial of former nurse Lindsay Clancy raises questions about postpartum psychosis
Trial of former nurse Lindsay Clancy raises questions about postpartum psychosis

PBS • 28 Jul 14:19

A Massachusetts murder trial examines whether postpartum psychosis contributed to the killing of three children, while experts outline the rarity and symptoms of the condition.

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July 27, 2026
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Opening statements heard in trial of Massachusetts mother accused of killing three children
Opening statements heard in trial of Massachusetts mother accused of killing three children

NBC Boston • 27 Jul 12:45

Prosecutors say Lindsay Clancy planned the murders, while her defense claims she suffered postpartum psychosis at the time.

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Massachusetts mother’s trial focuses on postpartum psychosis defense
Massachusetts mother’s trial focuses on postpartum psychosis defense

AP News • 27 Jul 11:42

A jury will hear opening statements in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, who is accused of killing her three children, while her lawyer argues she suffered from postpartum psychosis at the time.

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Jury Begins Trial of Massachusetts Mother Accused of Killing Three Children
Jury Begins Trial of Massachusetts Mother Accused of Killing Three Children

Fox News • 27 Jul 10:00

Opening statements were heard Monday in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, who faces three counts of murder and strangulation, with her defense arguing postpartum psychosis negated criminal responsibility.

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July 26, 2026
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Opening statements begin in Massachusetts mother’s triple-murder trial
Opening statements begin in Massachusetts mother’s triple-murder trial

ABC7 Los Angeles • 26 Jul 20:46

Lindsay Clancy, a former Boston labor-and-delivery nurse, will face opening statements in a trial over the 2023 killings of her three children, with prosecutors and defense focusing on her alleged postpartum psychosis.

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Ex-husband to testify first in Massachusetts triple-murder trial
Ex-husband to testify first in Massachusetts triple-murder trial

New York Post • 26 Jul 18:56

Patrick Clancy, the husband of accused mother Lindsay Clancy, will be the first witness in a trial over the 2023 deaths of their three children, with opening statements set for Monday.

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July 24, 2026
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Massachusetts Jury Selection for Lindsay Clancy Murder Trial Involves Extensive Personal Questionnaires
Massachusetts Jury Selection for Lindsay Clancy Murder Trial Involves Extensive Personal Questionnaires

New York Post • 24 Jul 16:47

Prospective jurors in the Lindsay Clancy triple-murder case were required to answer detailed questions about mental health and personal connections before the 18-person panel was finalized.

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July 23, 2026
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Postpartum psychosis highlighted as Massachusetts mother’s trial begins
Postpartum psychosis highlighted as Massachusetts mother’s trial begins

New York Post • 23 Jul 10:44

The murder trial of Lindsay Clancy has renewed focus on postpartum psychosis, with a survivor describing her own experience and experts warning that the condition is often missed by clinicians.

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Jury Selection Nears Completion in Lindsay Clancy Trial
Jury Selection Nears Completion in Lindsay Clancy Trial

The Boston Globe • 23 Jul 00:37

Prosecutors and defense have agreed on 17 of the 18 jurors for the trial of Lindsay Clancy, who faces murder charges for the deaths of her three children, with the final juror to be chosen Thursday.

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July 22, 2026
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Potential jurors excused from Lindsay Clancey murder trial amid emotional distress
Potential jurors excused from Lindsay Clancey murder trial amid emotional distress

New York Post • 22 Jul 23:06

More than 250 prospective jurors have been dismissed from the Lindsay Clancey case in Massachusetts after expressing difficulty handling the evidence, as the court continues jury selection.

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July 20, 2026
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Jury Selection Begins in Massachusetts Mother’s Murder Trial
Jury Selection Begins in Massachusetts Mother’s Murder Trial

AP News • 20 Jul 16:27

Jury selection started Monday in the trial of Lindsay Clancy, who faces murder charges for the deaths of her three children and plans to argue an insanity defense based on postpartum psychosis.

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Jury Selection Begins in Massachusetts Mother’s Murder Trial
Jury Selection Begins in Massachusetts Mother’s Murder Trial

WCVB • 20 Jul 16:08

A pool of 130 prospective jurors is being screened for the trial of Lindsay Clancy, who faces three murder counts for the 2023 deaths of her three children.

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Massachusetts mother faces murder trial over deaths of three children amid postpartum psychosis claims
Massachusetts mother faces murder trial over deaths of three children amid postpartum psychosis claims

NBC News • 20 Jul 13:29

Lindsay Clancy, 36, has pleaded not guilty to the murders of her three children and will be tried on an insanity defense, with the case expected to examine postpartum psychosis.

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Massachusetts mother faces murder trial as defense cites postpartum mental illness
Massachusetts mother faces murder trial as defense cites postpartum mental illness

CNN • 20 Jul 07:00

Lindsay Clancy has been charged with murdering her three children and will stand trial, while her lawyer argues she should not be held criminally responsible due to severe postpartum mental health complications.

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