Psychologist Testifies Lindsay Clancy Was Not Criminally Responsible in Killing of Her 3 Children
The defense psychologist said Clancy suffered from bipolar disorder and postpartum psychosis, and researchers estimate the condition affects 1 to 2 per 1,000 women after delivery.
- Dr. Paul Zeizel, a forensic psychologist, testified Wednesday that Lindsay Clancy reported hearing a male voice commanding her to kill her children and herself while hospitalized after the January 2023 killings.
- The defense detailed how Clancy struggled with severe anxiety and insomnia beginning in late 2022, arguing she unsuccessfully sought inpatient psychiatric care, proving the tragedy stemmed from an untreated medical crisis.
- Zeizel asserted Clancy had no appreciation for the "wrongfulness" of her actions due to mental disease, though prosecutors challenged this by pointing to routine activities on the day of the killings.
- Entering its 15th day of testimony at Plymouth Superior Court, the trial centers on whether Clancy is criminally responsible, with conviction carrying a potential life sentence without parole.
- Support is available through the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988, or the National Alliance on Mental Illness HelpLine at 1-800-950-6264 Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET.
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Lindsay Clancy Murder Trial Jury Suddenly Excused Due to "Unforeseen Circumstance"
Amid Lindsay Clancy's murder trial for the 2023 deaths of her and ex-husband Patrick Clancy's three kids, the judge unexpectedly excused the jury for the day Aug. 19 due to "unforeseen circumstance."
Lindsay Clancy didn’t appreciate ‘wrongfulness’ of killing her 3 children: psychologist
Lindsay Clancy didn’t appreciate the 'wrongfulness' of killing her three children because of her mental-health issues, a psychologist testifying for the defence said at her murder trial Wednesday.
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Boston HeraldDoc testifies that Lindsay Clancy is not criminally responsible for kids’ deaths
A forensic psychologist testified that Lindsay Clancy was suffering from a mental disease or defect when she killed her three children and is not criminally responsible for their deaths.
Jury in Lindsay Clancy trial sent home early after psychiatrist's testimony
Judge William Sullivan sent the jury home after the court's lunch break, citing an "unforeseen circumstance." He did not elaborate on what had happened but told the jury not to speculate and that the case would resume Thursday.
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