Two psychiatrists testified in Plymouth Superior Court on August 3, 2026, that Lindsay Clancy, 35, did not exhibit signs of psychosis in the months before she strangled her three children—5-year-old Cora, 3-year-old Dawson, and 8-month-old Callan—at her home in Duxbury, Massachusetts, on January 24, 2023.
Clancy has pleaded not guilty to three counts of murder, though her legal team has cited postpartum psychosis as a potential defense. Prosecutors, however, allege she deliberately orchestrated the killings, including sending her ex-husband, Patrick Clancy, on errands to create opportunity for the act.
Psychiatrists’ Testimony Contradicts Postpartum Psychosis Claim
The two treating psychiatrists, who prescribed Clancy 13 different psychiatric medications in the months leading up to the tragedy, stated under oath that she did not display psychotic symptoms such as delusions or hallucinations. Their testimony directly challenges Clancy’s legal team’s argument that she was suffering from a severe mental health crisis at the time of the killings.
During the trial, jurors were also presented with graphic autopsy photos of Callan, which were not shown to the public gallery. The images prompted Clancy to break down in sobs at the defense table, though she remained silent otherwise.
Civil Lawsuits and Ongoing Legal Battles
In addition to the criminal trial, Patrick Clancy and Lindsay Clancy have filed civil lawsuits against her mental health providers, alleging malpractice and negligence in her postpartum care. The lawsuits claim providers failed to properly assess or manage her condition, though no further details on the claims have been disclosed in court filings.
The defense has not yet presented its full case, and the trial is ongoing at Plymouth County Superior Court. Clancy’s legal team has not indicated whether they will call additional psychiatric experts to rebut the testimony presented by the prosecution.