A mistrial was declared Friday in the case of Lindsay Clancy, who faces charges in the deaths of her three children—Cora (5), Dawson (3), and Callan (8 months)—after a Massachusetts jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict. Judge William Sullivan announced the mistrial in Plymouth shortly before 2:30 p.m. ET, following an emergency appeal by Clancy’s attorney, Kevin Reddington, which was denied.
The jury of nine women and three men deliberated for over 37 hours over five weeks of testimony before sending four notes to the judge this week indicating they were deadlocked. Eleven of the 12 jurors had reached the same verdict, but the lone holdout prevented unanimity. Clancy’s legal team argued she was overmedicated and suffering from postpartum psychosis at the time of the deaths in 2023, a claim prosecutors dispute.
Prosecutors now face key decisions on how to proceed. Options include retrying Clancy on reduced charges, pursuing a verdict decided by a judge instead of a jury, or dismissing the case entirely. The district attorney has not yet indicated a timeline for a decision.
Patrick Clancy, Lindsay’s ex-husband and the father of the children, was seen taking an hours-long walk in New York City on Sunday, two days after the mistrial was declared. Clancy, who testified during the trial, was observed alone in Manhattan wearing gym shorts, a T-shirt, and sunglasses. He has been spotted multiple times during the proceedings, including riding a Citibike and touring new apartments. Clancy’s wife was not with him during the walk.
The mistrial follows Clancy’s admission to killing her children but maintains her claim of diminished capacity due to medical treatment and mental health struggles. Prosecutors have not commented on whether they will pursue a retrial or pursue alternative legal avenues. Clancy remains free on bail pending further action.