The Cult of Lindsay Clancy Is Her Worst Defense
Summary
Lindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts mother, killed her three children and her trial focuses on whether she was legally responsible because of her mental illness. Supporters outside court say she suffered from postpartum mental illness and should be forgiven, but the jury must decide if she knew what she did was wrong under the law.Key Facts
- Lindsay Clancy killed her three children aged 5, 3, and 8 months.
- Her defense says postpartum psychosis made her unable to understand the wrongfulness of her actions.
- Prosecutors argue she still knew that killing her children was wrong.
- The jury must decide criminal responsibility based on her mental state during the crime.
- Around 300 supporters gathered outside the courthouse wearing pink and showing support.
- Supporters want people to believe and forgive Clancy because of her mental illness.
- Social media users have spread unproven theories blaming others, despite no evidence.
- Clancy had received psychiatric treatment before the incident.
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