Mistrial in Lindsay Clancy Case | Charleston News

The murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, accused of killing her three children in 2023, ended in a mistrial as the jury deadlocked on whether she was criminally responsible. Clancy admits to the killings but claims postpartum psychosis erased her ability to distinguish right from wrong. Prosecutors countered with evidence suggesting premeditation — including Clancy’s use of Apple Maps to time her husband’s departure and the methodical order of the murders. An FBI veteran, Jody Weis, argued this points to deliberate intent, not psychosis. Defense also introduced testimony of a male voice commanding her to kill her children — though psychiatrists who treated her prior to the incident saw no signs of psychosis, and Weis questioned the credibility of the claim. In Massachusetts, proving criminal responsibility when insanity is claimed requires prosecutors to meet an extremely high bar — especially amid conflicting expert opinions. If retried, Weis suggests prosecutors may adjust their approach, acknowledging mental health issues while still insisting they don’t excuse the crimes. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a6c0ea07565fbb3f