Lindsay Clancy's attorney argues there's 'no evidence' she killed her children
Also reported by CBS News
Summary
Lindsay Clancy, accused of killing her three young children in Massachusetts, appeared in court after a mistrial was declared in her case. Her attorney argued that there is no proof she committed the murders and asked for the case to be dismissed.Key Facts
- Lindsay Clancy is charged with killing her three children, aged 5, 3, and an infant, by strangulation at their home in Duxbury, Massachusetts.
- The children’s deaths happened on January 24, 2023.
- Clancy’s defense attorney said the case is based on guesswork and there is no evidence she admitted to killing the children.
- Although Clancy did not deny killing her children during the trial, her lawyer argues prosecutors failed to prove she was responsible.
- Clancy’s defense claims she suffered from postpartum psychosis, a serious mental health condition, and was overmedicated at the time.
- Clancy attempted suicide the night of the deaths, which left her paralyzed and using a wheelchair.
- The prosecution contends Clancy understood the seriousness of her actions and is criminally responsible.
- Prosecutors have not yet decided if they will try the case again.
