The jury involved in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial informed Judge William Sullivan on Tuesday of their inability to reach a unanimous decision after four days of discussions. Responding to this, Judge Sullivan directed the jurors to resume their deliberations, acknowledging the complexity of the trial. He noted, “I know that this was a long trial. I know there were over 80 witnesses, over 300 exhibits, but because of that, I’m going to ask you to go back out, keeping in mind all the instructions that I gave you. To go out and to continue your deliberations at this time.”
Earlier on Tuesday, Kevin Reddington, Clancy’s attorney, expressed his resolve to go through another trial should the current one end in a hung jury. “Maybe today’s the day; we’ll see. I don’t know,” Reddington commented. He is defending Clancy, who is on trial for the alleged murders of her three young children.
Reddington conveyed confidence in the jury, acknowledging their attentiveness throughout the five-week trial. When queried by a reporter on the implications of a hung jury, Reddington replied: “Try it again.” Another reporter asked if he would proceed with another trial in the event of a hung jury. Reddington’s answer was a steadfast “Absolutely.”
The jury, composed of nine women and three men, began its deliberations on Thursday afternoon. On Friday, they sought clarification from the judge regarding pill bottles and a knife submitted as evidence. Their task is to determine whether Clancy committed first-degree murder, as she stands accused of strangling her three children—Cora, 5, Dawson, 3, and Callan, 8 months—in January 2023, using exercise bands in their Duxbury home.
During these events, Clancy’s husband was away running errands. He discovered Clancy outside beneath a second-story window after an attempted suicide, which resulted in her becoming paralyzed from the waist down. The defense claims Clancy was suffering from postpartum psychosis and heard voices during the incident. Her legal team argues she had previously sought assistance for mental health issues. However, prosecutors contend that Clancy was not in psychosis and had premeditated the murders.
The jury can consider convicting Clancy of lesser charges such as second-degree murder or manslaughter. Alternatively, they could find her not guilty due to lack of criminal responsibility. A verdict of not criminally responsible would signify the jury’s belief that Clancy’s actions were uncontrollable because of her mental state.
This case remains ongoing. Further updates will be provided as new information emerges.