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Lindsay Clancy — the record and the campaign

Paul StephenApatheia LabsSeptember 7, 2026 · 67 min read
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This is a signed analysis of the public record in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial and the public campaign that followed, dated 7 September 2026, last updated 29 September 2026. Day-by-day detail is in the dated entries listed below.

Where things stand (as of 29 September 2026)

  • Trial: Clancy has pleaded not guilty to killing 5-year-old Cora, 3-year-old Dawson and 8-month-old Callan in their Duxbury home in January 2023.1 The trial ended with the jury split 11-1, as NBC News reports, and a mistrial declared 4 September 2026.2 There is no verdict.
  • Required-finding motion: On 10 September Reddington filed a renewed motion under Rule 25 for a required finding of not guilty by reason of lack of criminal responsibility on each indictment. A required finding for insufficiency of the evidence is an acquittal that bars retrial.3 On 29 September Judge Sullivan took the motion under advisement.4
  • Double jeopardy: Martin Weinberg entered a limited appearance to file a motion seeking dismissal on double-jeopardy grounds.5 Sullivan will hear arguments on it at a 2 November hearing.4
  • Holdout juror: Sullivan set 2 November for the hearing on the defense motion to investigate the holdout juror.1
  • Gag order: The prosecution filed a gag-order motion; no decision was made on 29 September, and the sides will discuss it on 2 November.1
  • Juror names: Sullivan ordered the jurors' identities kept private indefinitely.5
  • Retrial: Plymouth District Attorney Timothy Cruz has yet to decide whether to retry Clancy.4
  • Custody: Clancy remains at Tewksbury Hospital.5

This page does not decide criminal responsibility. It does not reconstruct the scene. It does not use private filings.

It names a substitution. A true fact is replaced, in public, by a different object. The children recede. The prosecutor already named the first substitution in open court.

What the record shows

Lindsay Clancy, 36, former labor-and-delivery nurse at Massachusetts General Hospital, is on trial in Plymouth Superior Court on three counts of murder in the deaths of her children Cora (5), Dawson (3), and Callan (8 months) at the family home in Duxbury on 24 January 2023.67

She does not deny she killed the children. Both sides agree on that. The dispute is whether she is criminally responsible.67

Charge path: 25 January 2023 warrant (two counts murder, plus strangulation/suffocation and assault-and-battery with a dangerous weapon);89 7 February 2023 Plymouth District Court arraignment, not guilty (Judge Canavan; Reddington called it mental illness);910 15 September 2023 grand-jury indictment on three counts of murder and three counts of strangulation;1112 26 October 2023 Superior Court arraignment, not guilty to three murder counts (Judge Sullivan; held without bail at Tewksbury state hospital).13

She has pleaded not guilty. The defense is lack of criminal responsibility or insanity, arguing postpartum psychosis and bipolar disorder, and that antidepressants after the third birth worsened her condition. Counsel: Kevin Reddington. Formal notice of lack of criminal responsibility filed 13 December 2024.1415 Reddington, 7 February 2023: “It’s medicate, medicate, medicate.”10

The public record treats her as competent to stand trial. Reddington, 7 January 2026: no competency issue.16 Judge Sullivan, 4 August 2026, found a stipulation knowing and voluntary.17 That is not a finding about her mind on 24 January 2023.

Openings and first testimony: 27 July 2026.18 If convicted of murder she faces life without parole. If found not criminally responsible she would be committed to a state mental-health facility.76

Defense rested Friday 21 August 2026 after 10 witnesses. She did not testify. Prosecution began rebuttal the same day.6

Defense forensic psychiatrist Dr. Phillip Resnick testified she was “frankly psychotic” that day, described command hallucinations, and said it was “almost like she was a puppet and someone else was pulling the strings.”6

Dr. Kirk Heilbrun, a psychologist testifying for the prosecution, said she knew right from wrong and was in control of her actions. He expressed skepticism of the auditory hallucination, saying she did not report hearing a voice before or after the killings. “To put it mildly, that would be a very, very unusual pattern or manifestation of how this kind of thing comes about,” Heilbrun said.19 Heilbrun diagnosed bipolar II disorder.20 He testified the diagnosis of record at Tewksbury Hospital is bipolar disorder.21 Both prosecution and defense psychiatric experts described the killings as “altruistic filicide,” CNN’s characterization of that testimony.19

Defense psychologist Paul Zeizel, who first saw her in hospital 11 days after the killings at Reddington’s request and called Reddington his “friend,” testified she could not appreciate the wrongfulness of the act.6

Commonwealth rebuttal psychiatrist Dr. Avram Mack interviewed her 10 and 12 April 2026, diagnosed a major depressive episode (not psychosis), and said she retained the capacity to understand right from wrong and control her behavior. Other facility doctors had diagnosed bipolar; Mack disagreed.622

Prosecution rested its rebuttal case 26 August 2026. Final witness Dr. Gregory Saathoff, forensic psychiatrist, FBI Behavioral Analysis Unit,23 testified she could appreciate right from wrong and control her behavior. He pointed to “preparatory planning” including phone searches, mapping distance to a restaurant, and committing the killings while her husband was out. “The fact that this was done without any witness present during a time where she had asked a potential witness to go on a longer errand – also I thought was significant,” Saathoff said.19 Testimony ended.19

Press witness counts differ: CNN reports prosecution called “over 70 witnesses,” defense 10;19 Boston Globe reports 84 witnesses over 21 days of testimony;24 NBC reports “about 80 witnesses.”25

Prosecutor Shanan Buckingham in openings: she “acted intentionally, rationally and swiftly.” “This was not a woman in the throes of psychosis.” “This is not a public debate about women’s mental health and how the medical system treats women. This case is about this defendant, Lindsay Clancy.”7 Prosecution theory: planned; sent her husband out for medicine and dinner.26

Patrick Clancy, former husband, testified: he found the children after returning from errands; a month before, she described intrusive thoughts of harming them; he “never saw Lindsay harm the kids”; after hospital discharge he was hopeful; AP reports he has said in interviews he forgives her and viewed her as ill, not evil.7 He has since divorced her and remarried.27 Investigators used surveillance and phone records to corroborate he was not home.27

Patrick Clancy, GoFundMe statement 28 January 2023: asked the public to forgive her “as I have”; “the real Lindsay was generously loving and caring”; “all I wish for her now is that she can somehow find peace.”2829 New Yorker, Eren Orbey, 14 October 2024: “I wasn’t married to a monster—I was married to someone who got sick.”30 These are his statements, not a campaign and not a medical finding.

A civil malpractice complaint was filed in Norfolk Superior Court in January 2026; counsel Rosemary Curran Scapicchio said “The doctors just didn’t listen.”31 Pleadings, not findings.

She remains paralyzed from the waist down after jumping from a second-story window. Held at a state mental hospital.626

Postpartum psychosis is estimated 1–2 per 1,000 births; most women with it do not harm their children.726

Trial days

Public-record pages for each sitting:

  • 27 July 2026 — Openings, Patrick Clancy testimony begins
  • 29 July 2026 — Patrick Clancy testimony continues, 911 call played
  • 30 July 2026 — Eight first responders testify
  • 31 July 2026 — Jury views home, CVS, Three V
  • 3 August 2026 — Medical providers (Day 5)
  • 4 August 2026 — Crime scene investigation, bloodstain analysis (Day 6)
  • 5 August 2026 — Toxicology, nanny testimony (Day 7)
  • 6 August 2026 — Medical examiner testimony (Day 8)
  • 7 August 2026 — McLean psychiatrists, Dr. Tufts (Day 9)
  • 10 August 2026 — Dr. Jennifer Tufts concludes testimony (Day 10)
  • 11 August 2026 — Jollotta testimony, no psychosis observed
  • 12 August 2026 — Autopsy testimony, Clancy sobs (Day 12)
  • 13 August 2026 — State Police phone data, Google searches
  • 17 August 2026 — Prosecution rests, defense begins
  • 18 August 2026 — Susan Clancy, Zeizel begins (Day 15)
  • 19 August 2026 — Zeizel concludes, Thorndike voir dire (Day 16)
  • 20 August 2026 — Chaplain Cavanaugh, rally outside (Day 17)
  • 21 August 2026 — Defense rests (10 witnesses), rebuttal begins
  • 24 August 2026 — Mack concludes, Heilbrun begins
  • 25 August 2026 — Heilbrun concludes, Saathoff begins
  • 26 August 2026 — Final testimony (Dr. Saathoff)
  • 27 August 2026 — Closings, jury deliberations begin
  • 28 August 2026 — First full deliberation day, no verdict
  • 31 August 2026 — Deliberation day 3, no verdict
  • 1 September 2026 — Deliberation day 4, deadlock note, dismissed ~3:30 p.m., no verdict
  • 2 September 2026 — Deliberation day 5, second deadlock, Tuey-Rodriguez charge, dismissed ~4 p.m., no verdict
  • 3 September 2026 — Deliberation day 6, resumed 9:13 a.m.; afternoon jury note, reasonable-doubt re-instruction, defense motion to remove one juror denied/noted; dismissed just after 4 p.m., return Friday 9 a.m., no verdict
  • 4 September 2026 — Deliberation day 7, Reddington emergency motion open court, heated exchange on holdout, Sullivan declined further inquiry, jury sent back ~9:30 a.m.; afternoon second deadlock note; judge about to declare mistrial but granted Reddington one hour for single-justice appeal to SJC; Goldblatt filed stay 12:29 p.m.; hearing held; Wendlandt took under advisement; court reconvened; SJC denied stay; Reddington further request denied; Sullivan declared mistrial 2:26 p.m.; status hearing Sept. 29
  • 29 September 2026 — Status hearing, first court appearance since mistrial

Two public campaigns

The cause campaign

20 August 2026: hundreds outside Plymouth courthouse, many in pink, shirts reading “Believe,” “She Needed Help,” “Peace For Lindsay.” The rally was organized under the name “Stand in Peace for Lindsay.”32 About 300 women and a few men attended; it was the first large rally of the trial.26

Rally participants said they wanted awareness of how the mental-health system treats women. April Vincent, 52, paralegal from Providence: “Women are being dismissed, neglected and ignored when we speak up.”26 Rally organizer Renee Kimball told the crowd to trust that Reddington “has Lindsay’s fight.” The crowd applauded Reddington. They formed a circle, recited the Lord’s Prayer, and made heart hands. Some attendees brought foreign flags to show global support. Jeanne Zaborski, retired nurse, said she hopes Lindsay “gets the care she needs and deserves.”26

Kimball: show Lindsay “the support and the peace that she begged for and didn’t quite get”; “It should not take the lives of Cora and Callan and Dawson and nearly Lindsay, for psychiatric doctors to hear their patients.”3226 That sentence is the cause campaign in one line. It names the children as the cost of a system lesson.

This campaign does not deny the killings. It relocates the object. The legal question is whether this defendant was criminally responsible. The rally treats the trial as a referendum on whether women are believed. Buckingham already named that relocation in his opening statement.

The Master Pattern: a true fact (she killed the children; she sought treatment; the legal question is criminal responsibility) is replaced, in public, by a different object (a referendum on how the mental-health system treats women). The children recede. The prosecutor already saw it coming.

The extreme register

Boston Globe, 13 August 2026, by Emily Spatz and Lea Skene, “Lindsay Clancy trial: How conspiracy theories of case are spreading”:

The headline fact: she has admitted she killed the children. “The internet doesn’t want to believe her.”27

A baseless theory circulated online: she was framed; the former husband is the real killer.27

Quote the X post the Globe printed: “Last week I thought Lindsay Clancy killed her babies during postpartum psychosis. I now believe Patrick Clancy drugged Lindsay . . . pushed her out a window, and strangled his children with exercise bands so he could marry his new wife.” And: “we have EXCULPATORY EVIDENCE.” Globe: no such evidence has been presented in court.27

Globe: investigators corroborated Patrick was not home. 911 audio was so graphic the judge kept it from public release; it is not evidence of his guilt.27

BU’s Kathryn Coduto told the Globe: conspiracy as an attempt to make the world make sense; true-crime audience trying to make this case fit other cases.27

Globe comparison: Karen Read supporters wanted to prove innocence; Clancy supporters “seem reluctant to consider” the mental-health and law questions actually before the jury.27

YouTube comments called prosecutors cruel for autopsy testimony.27

The extreme register is the one that cannot accept the admission. It keeps the children as a crime scene and moves the perpetrator. That is a different failure from the pink campaign, which keeps her as perpetrator and moves the moral object to the system.

Closings and jury deliberation (27 August 2026)

Closing arguments occurred 27 August 2026. Defense attorney Kevin Reddington then prosecutor Jennifer Sprague. Judge Sullivan instructed the jury and turned the case over for deliberations. Foreperson in seat 18. Alternates drawn.25

First-degree murder as instructed: “deliberate premeditation and extreme atrocity or cruelty.” Sullivan defined extreme atrocity and extreme cruelty: “Extreme atrocity means an act that is extremely wicked or brutal, appalling, horrifying, or utterly revolting.” “Extreme cruelty means that the defendant caused the person’s death by a method that surpassed the cruelty inherent in the taking of a human life.”25 The jury may consider first-degree murder, second-degree murder, or manslaughter.19 Defense pushed involuntary manslaughter as lesser included; prosecutors objected; judge included it.25

Sullivan on burden: Commonwealth must prove criminal responsibility beyond a reasonable doubt; if not, whether a mental disease or defect deprived her of substantial capacity to appreciate wrongfulness or conform conduct. The mental disease or defect “need not fit into a formal medical diagnosis.”25

Reddington close: “Because of the damn medicine and the lousy medical care that she got”; Resnick psychosis testimony; Commonwealth’s burden.25

Sprague close: mental illness not disputed; issue is mental state on 24 January 2023; “functioning mom” who knew right and wrong;25 planning (Miralax search, menu search, CVS errand, timing the trip);25 “protective factor” theory (the children kept her from suicide, so she killed them to remove the obstacle);25 “She left them discarded on the basement floor, like broken toys, because she was done playing the game.”25 These are press live-blog characterizations of the closings, not official transcript.

No verdict as of the opened 27 August coverage. Deliberations continued Friday.

Deliberation, 28 August 2026

Friday 28 August 2026 was the first full deliberation day. No verdict. Judge William Sullivan dismissed the jury shortly before 4:00 p.m. Friday, stating it had “been a long day for everybody.” Deliberations resume Monday 31 August 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Court did not sit Saturday or Sunday.

Twelve jurors are deliberating: nine women and three men.

The jury sent one question Friday morning. Sullivan held a sidebar. The question was not detailed in open court. Press reported, via defense attorney Kevin Reddington and the Globe, that jurors asked to see prescription pill bottles and the knife from the 24 January 2023 suicide attempt; those items were sent to the jury room. The Associated Press independently reported the jury asked to look at a knife used to cut herself and bags with empty prescription pill bottles.

The jury may return guilty of murder, manslaughter, or not guilty by lack of criminal responsibility if they decide she was not in control.

No verdict.3334

Deliberation, 31 August 2026

Monday 31 August 2026 was the third deliberation day. CBS Boston reports Judge William Sullivan welcomed the jurors into the courtroom around 9:15 a.m.35 Patriot Ledger reports Sullivan called the jurors back at 9:15 a.m.36 Twelve deliberating jurors entered first, then six alternates. The deliberating jury is composed of nine women and three men. Sullivan gave a brief address and sent them back to continue deliberations.36

The case went to the jury Thursday afternoon. The jury deliberated several hours Thursday and a full day Friday without a decision. They continued deliberating Monday and left without a decision as deliberations passed 17 hours.35 CBS Boston reports around 3:45 p.m. Monday, Sullivan told attorneys the jury had asked to go home for the evening. The jury is expected back Tuesday around 9 a.m.35

CBS Boston reports the trial included 85 witnesses and more than 200 pieces of evidence.35

On Friday, the jury asked to see items in evidence. Patriot Ledger reports Defense attorney Kevin Reddington told Patriot Ledger the jury asked to see empty pill bottles and the knife found on the nightstand; a sidebar was held and the question was inaudible to the press.36 Boston 25 reports, via Reddington, that the jury asked to see a knife in the bedroom and two plastic bags containing prescription pill bottles; the question was not addressed in open court.37

No verdict as of the Monday close.3536

Deliberation, 1 September 2026

Tuesday 1 September 2026 was the fourth deliberation day. Boston Globe reports Judge William Sullivan was on the bench around 9:10 a.m., greeted the parties, and the jury was called in.38 Boston 25 reports the jury left the courtroom at 9:13 a.m.39

Boston Globe reports at 10:09 a.m. the jury had a question.38 Boston 25 reports the jury sent a second question just before 10:15 a.m.39 Judge Sullivan went to sidebar with prosecutors and Lindsay Clancy’s attorney.38

Boston Globe reports at 10:17 a.m. Judge William Sullivan said the jury has informed him it cannot come to a unanimous verdict.38 Boston 25 reports Sullivan informed the court: “Members of the jury, I’ve got your question, and the question is: ’After many hours of deliberation, we are unable to come to a unanimous decision.’“39

Sullivan instructed the jury to continue deliberating. Boston 25 reports Sullivan said: “I brought you back out because I know that this was a long trial. I know there were over 80 witnesses, and over 300 exhibits. But because of that, I’m going to ask you to go back out and continue your deliberations at this time, keeping in mind all of the instructions I gave you.”39 Boston Globe reports Sullivan said, “I’m going to ask you to go back out ... and to continue your deliberations at this time.”38 NBC Boston reports Sullivan said: “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.”40 Associated Press reports Sullivan said: “I know that this was a long trial, all right. I know there were over 80 witnesses. There were over 300 exhibits. But because of that, I’m going to ask you to go back out.”41

NBC Boston reports the prosecution and Reddington did not object to the continue instruction.40 Associated Press reports this was the first time the jury gave any indication they were at an impasse.41

NBC Boston reports Reddington said earlier Tuesday that a hung jury would mean “Try it again,” and when asked if he would do the trial again, he said “Absolutely.” Reddington also said: “Maybe today’s the day; we’ll see. I don’t know.”40 NBC Boston reports that under Massachusetts law, the judge can encourage jurors back to deliberate not more than twice unless the jury consents, after which a mistrial is possible.40

Boston 25 reports: “Jurors were later dismissed for the day shortly after 3:30 p.m. without reaching a verdict. Deliberations are scheduled to resume Wednesday morning.”42 Boston 25 reports Bob Ward post stamp on page: 3:32 p.m. — jury asked to go home; excused; back tomorrow at 9AM.42

CBS Boston reports deliberations ended for the day around 3:30 p.m. when the jury told Sullivan they wished to be dismissed for the day and return Wednesday at 9 a.m.43 CBS reports Sullivan said: “I just want to thank you for all your hard work and commitment so far in this case.”43 CBS Boston reports: “The jury of nine women and three men has deliberated for more than 23 hours since they were given the case last Thursday.”43

NBC News reports: “The jury … did not reach a verdict Tuesday and was instructed by the judge to return to court Wednesday for a fifth day of deliberations.”44 NBC reports: “After returning to the courtroom briefly just after 3:30 p.m. ET, Sullivan excused the jury.”44

No verdict as of the Tuesday close.3839424344454041

Deliberation, 2 September 2026

Wednesday 2 September 2026 was the fifth deliberation day. WCVB reports jurors returned to Plymouth Superior Court Wednesday for a fifth day of deliberations after reporting to the judge on Tuesday that they were deadlocked.46 The jury is composed of nine women and three men.46

Boston Globe reports jurors are set to continue deliberating for a fifth day.47 Globe reports Tuesday recap: about an hour after they began, jury informed Sullivan they could not come to a unanimous verdict; Sullivan instructed keep trying, noting over 80 witnesses and more than 300 exhibits; panel deliberated several more hours then requested to go home and return Wednesday.47

Boston Globe reports 9:11 a.m. Travis Andersen: Sullivan took the bench, greeted the parties, called them to a sidebar.47

Boston Globe reports 9:13 a.m. Shelley Murphy: Before calling jurors in, Sullivan warned everyone in the courtroom and watching on livestream that he has issued an order, and there are statutes, to prevent anyone from interfering with witnesses or jurors. Sullivan said: “Everybody should be well aware that order and statute is being enforced and will be enforced.”47

Boston Globe reports: “On Tuesday, a Sutton woman was arrested outside the courthouse around the time jurors were leaving for the day. She is slated to be arraigned this morning on witness intimidation charges.”47

Boston Globe reports 9:17 a.m. Shelley Murphy: Sullivan is questioning each juror individually at sidebar, sworn, whether they have seen or heard anything affecting their ability to fairly decide. Clancy’s lawyer and the two prosecutors standing nearby.47

Boston Globe reports 2:11 p.m. Travis Andersen: jury has a question.48 Boston Globe reports 2:18 p.m.: sidebar.48 WCVB reports: shortly after 2 p.m. Wednesday, jury sent another note reporting they were still stuck.49

Boston Globe reports 2:23 p.m.: Judge William Sullivan began reading the Tuey-Rodriguez charge.48 Boston Globe reports 2:27 p.m.: sent back.48

Boston Globe reports 3:12 p.m. Shelley Murphy: jurors appeared solemn; jury has deliberated for about 28 hours over five days; this is the second time jurors have sent word that cannot reach a unanimous decision; “Shortly after 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Sullivan gave the jury the Tuey-Rodriguez charge, also known as a ’dynamite charge,’ which effectively tells jurors there’s no other group of people better able to reach a verdict in the case.”48 Globe reports: “jurors heard from 84 witnesses.”48

Boston 25 reports Sullivan quote from the Tuey-Rodriguez instruction: “There is no reason to suppose that the case will ever be submitted to 12 persons more intelligent, more impartial, or more competent to decide it, that more or clearer evidence will be produced,” … “And with this in mind, it’s your duty to decide the case, if you can do it conscientiously.”50

WCVB reports Sullivan presented the Tuey-Rodriguez instruction, sometimes known as the “dynamite charge,” which urges them to keep working and suggests there is no reason to believe a different jury would have an easier time reaching agreement.49 WCVB reports: “About 90 minutes later, he sent the jurors home and asked them to return to work on Thursday.”49

Boston 25 reports: dismissed shortly after 4 p.m. Wednesday; return Thursday morning.50

Boston Globe reports 4:11 p.m. Nick Stoico: Judge William Sullivan sent the jury home for the day. They will return to court at 9 a.m. Thursday to continue deliberations. Sullivan: “I know it’s been a long day,” … “Remember my instructions, you all know them. I will see everybody tomorrow morning. Thank you.” Globe reports: “The jury has been deliberating for nearly 30 hours over five days.”48 Boston 25 reports: “roughly 30 hours over five days.”50

Boston Globe reports 5:56 p.m. Nick Stoico: Reddington as he left the courthouse said he is prepared to retry the case immediately, should the jury remain deadlocked and a mistrial is declared. “If they come back with a verdict, we’ll see what it is. If they don’t, we’re ready to try it next,” Reddington told reporters. Reddington said he expects Plymouth District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz to pursue first-degree murder charges again if there is a mistrial. Reddington was asked again if prepared for a second trial: “Ready right now.”48

Associated Press reports Sullivan at close: “I know it’s been a long day,” … thank you for time and commitment … “I’m going to ask you to come back tomorrow morning.”51 AP dynamite charge paraphrase: not abandon convictions; consider opposing views; another jury not “more intelligent, more impartial or more competent to decide it than you are.”51

Dawn Light arraignment on aggravated intimidation of witness charge: pleaded not guilty; told reporters “I just wanted to see Lindsay”; barred from returning to courthouse, ordered not to share juror images.4849

No verdict as of the Wednesday close.46494748525150

Deliberation, 3 September 2026

Thursday 3 September 2026 is the sixth deliberation day. WCVB reports, updated 9:12 AM EDT Sep 3, 2026: “Jurors in the trial of Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mother accused of strangling her three children in 2023, will continue deliberations Thursday after they twice told the judge that they are deadlocked.”53 WCVB reports: jurors first reported deadlocked Tuesday morning, judge asked them to keep working; after about five hours Wednesday, group sent another note reporting still stuck.53

Boston 25 reports, September 03, 2026 at 6:35 am EDT: “The jury in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial returns to court Thursday morning for what could be its final day of deliberations after twice telling the judge it remains unable to reach a unanimous verdict.”54 Boston 25 reports: “roughly 30 hours over five days” reviewing evidence and testimony.54 Boston 25 reports: Wednesday afternoon, jury informed Sullivan for a second time deadlocked and unable to agree; rather than declaring mistrial, Sullivan delivered Tuey-Rodriguez instruction.54

Boston Globe reports, 3 Sep 2026: “Jurors are continuing to deliberate the fate of Lindsay Clancy, the Duxbury woman charged with murder in the deaths of her three children in January 2023, after informing the judge twice in two days that they have been unable to reach a unanimous verdict.”55 Globe reports: on both Tuesday and Wednesday, jury told Judge William Sullivan could not reach consensus; he urged them to continue trying, and Wednesday gave them Tuey-Rodriguez charge, also known as “dynamite charge,” which effectively tells jurors there’s no other group better able to reach verdict.55 Globe reports: “So far, they have deliberated for about 30 hours over five days.”55

Boston Globe reports 9:10 a.m. Travis Andersen: “Judge William Sullivan got on the bench at 9:10 a.m. and greeted the parties before calling in the jury.”55

Boston Globe reports 9:13 a.m. Travis Andersen: Judge William Sullivan sent jurors out to continue deliberating. “I’m going to ask you to resume your deliberations,” he said. “Thank you.”55

Thursday afternoon: Boston Globe reports 2:45 p.m.: “It appears the jury has a question or statement.”56 Boston Globe reports 3:33 p.m.: the court has a note from the jury.56

CBS Boston reports: “There was a lengthy and animated sidebar in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial in Massachusetts Thursday afternoon as deliberations surpassed 34 hours without a verdict.”57 Boston Globe reports 3:00 p.m.: “Judge calls sidebar.”56 CBS Boston reports: “Around 3 p.m. Thursday everybody was brought back into the courtroom and there was a long sidebar between the judge and attorneys.”57 Boston Globe reports 3:22 p.m.: “Sidebar has ended”; “The sidebar ended after about 20 minutes.”56

CBS Boston reports: “Defense attorney Kevin Reddington was expressive, waving his hands and gesturing toward Clancy during the sidebar, according to WBZ-TV’s Kristina Rex, who was in the courtroom.”57 Boston Globe reports 3:07 p.m. Shelley Murphy: “He has wheeled her wheelchair to the sidebar so Clancy can hear for herself what the judge has decided to tell jurors.”56 CBS Boston reports: “At one point during the discussion, Reddington pushed Clancy’s wheelchair up to the bench to join the conversation.”57

Boston Globe reports, via Shelley Murphy 3:12–3:20 p.m.: each juror summoned, “sworn in,” questioned under oath; “the last of the 12 jurors to be questioned.”56 CBS Boston reports: “Each juror was then briefly called to the sidebar individually, with the judge appearing to ask them a single question.”57 Boston Globe reports: “The alternates have not been called in.”56

Boston Globe reports 3:28 p.m.: Sullivan re-instructed the jury on reasonable doubt. “I want to remind you that you are required to follow my instructions on the law,” Sullivan said, repeating the definition of reasonable doubt and asking them to resume deliberations.56 Associated Press reports Sullivan said to the jury: “It is not enough for prosecutors to show a probability, or even a strong probability, of guilt,”58

After the jury left the courtroom, defense attorney Kevin Reddington moved to remove one juror. Boston Globe reports 3:32 p.m.: Reddington said the foreperson indicated “there’s one juror” refusing to adhere to the law on reasonable doubt.56 Boston Globe reports 3:33 p.m.: Reddington motion to remove one juror; note from jury saying one member “refuses to listen to the law.”56 CBS Boston reports Reddington said: “The question is not sufficient enough. It does not allow any foundation for a foundation to remove the juror who refuses to accept your instructions on the law, on reasonable doubt. If we come back in a half hour with a mistrial because of a juror that has just spurned the instructions of this court, it’s a shame. It’s a real shame,” … “And that’s why I object to the court’s ruling, I request that we have further inquiry. My motion is to remove this juror that refuses to listen to your instruction on reasonable doubt.”57

Boston Globe reports prosecutors objected to removal.56 Boston Globe reports 3:34 p.m. Travis Andersen: Sullivan said he was “specifically responding” to a specific question from jurors, and “the defendant’s objection is noted, and we will be in recess on this at this time.”56 Associated Press reports Sullivan said: “I don’t think it’s appropriate for me to say I agree with one juror or 11,”58 Associated Press reports the judge said “the defendant’s objection is noted” and sent court into recess as deliberations continue.58 Sullivan’s quote from the Globe: “At this point I’ve asked if they are able to follow my instructions,” … “That was specifically addressed toward the specific question. That’s what I’m doing. So the defendant’s objection is noted.”56

CBS Boston reports that following the exchange, Clancy was seen crying and leaning into Reddington.57

Boston Globe reports, via top summary: jury “has deliberated for more than 35 hours over six days.”59 CBS Boston reports deliberations “surpassed 34 hours.”57 WCVB reports, updated 5:15 PM EDT Sep 3, 2026: “The jury has deliberated for about 36 hours in the case.”60

Boston Globe reports 4:10 p.m. Camilo Fonseca: “Judge William Sullivan excused the jurors until tomorrow morning for another day of deliberation.”59 Boston Globe reports 4:18 p.m.: “Judge William Sullivan asked the parties if there was anything to address before Friday’s deliberations. Despite the defense’s strongly worded motion about the removal of a juror just a few minutes earlier, no points were brought up. The court then called a recess until tomorrow morning.”59

CBS Boston reports, updated September 3, 2026 / 5:10 PM EDT: “A sixth day of jury deliberations in Lindsay Clancy’s Massachusetts murder trial ended Thursday without a verdict.”61 CBS Boston reports: “Jurors were sent home for the day just after 4 p.m., set to return Friday at 9 a.m. for a seventh day of deliberations.”61

Associated Press reports, top: “The deadlocked jury in the Lindsay Clancy trial has gone home again without a verdict.”62 Associated Press reports dismissal: “Remember the instructions I have given you over and over again,” Sullivan told the jury, reminding them not to discuss the case with others or look at media coverage. The judge then excused them until Friday morning at 9 a.m., and declared the court in recess until then.62

After proceedings ended for the day, Reddington told reporters outside the courthouse he does not want a mistrial and there will be additional discussions over the juror issue to start the day Friday morning. CBS Boston reports Reddington said: “We’ll have an argument about it. I don’t think it’ll be at the sidebar. I think it’ll be in open court, which is my concern that we have arguments in open court, not at sidebar,” … “Basically there’s a person who has doubt but will not listen to the judge’s instructions.”61

Associated Press reports Reddington outside: “There will be an inquiry by the judge tomorrow at 9 o’clock,” … “There’s a person who has doubt but will not listen to the judge’s instructions.” Reddington on sidebar with Clancy: “She has a right to know what’s going on.”62

NBC News reports, updated Sept. 3, 2026, 5:09 PM EDT: “Following about 30 more minutes of deliberations, the jury was dismissed for the day shortly after 4 p.m.”63 NBC News reports Reddington post-court: “I don’t want a mistrial. Why would I want a mistrial? I kicked the s--- out of their case,”63 NBC News reports: “He added that the judge would have an inquiry regarding the lone holdout on Friday morning, but was unsure of the details. Reddington advocated for it to happen in open court.” Reddington quote: “I want the public to know what’s going on.”63

Fox News Digital reports: “After court, Reddington revealed that a later jury note appeared to show an 11-to-1 divide.”64 Fox News Digital reports Reddington quote: “When a note that the judge already has says that there are 11 jurors that have made a decision and one juror will not apply reasonable [doubt]...”64 Fox News Digital states: “The note does not reveal which verdict the 11 jurors favor or how the remaining juror is leaning.”64

CNN reports: "Defense attorney Reddington — who believes the 11-1 split favors his client — objected..."65 CNN reports: "The jury note indicated they are split 11 to 1, and one juror "refuses to listen to the law" on reasonable doubt, according to Reddington."65 CNN reports: "The defense feels confident that the 11 are for acquittal and is concerned that a mistrial is coming due to the lone holdout."65

No mistrial declared. No verdict.53545556585759616062636465

Deliberation, 4 September 2026

Friday 4 September 2026 is the seventh deliberation day. Boston Globe reports Reddington filed an emergency motion via 8:42 a.m. / 8:50 a.m. stamps: a standing order for “no further side bars”; all related proceedings in open court.66 WCVB reports updated 10:01 AM EDT Sep 4, 2026: Motion: “no further side bars” and open court.67

Boston Globe reports 9:09 a.m. Travis Andersen: “Judge William Sullivan took the bench at 9:08 a.m.”66

Boston Globe reports 9:11 a.m. Travis Andersen: Sprague note indicates “a disagreement” on “how to weigh the evidence, and that’s deliberation.” Government wants continue deliberating.66

Boston Globe reports 9:14 a.m. Travis Andersen: Reddington: holdout “lied” to Sullivan Thursday; “This person will not apply reasonable doubt to the evidence,”66

Boston Globe reports 9:18 a.m. Travis Andersen: Sullivan: “I see no showing for the need of an inquiry of this particular juror,” — note doesn’t indicate holdout refusing to follow the law.66

Boston Globe reports 9:19 a.m. Travis Andersen: won’t question further; must accept law “as I give it to them.” “They have to follow it whether they like it or not,”66

Boston Globe reports 9:22 a.m. Travis Andersen: Reddington wants reinstruct “forcefully.” Sullivan: “What do you want me to do, get a brass band?” — “I’m not an actor.”66

Boston Globe reports 9:24 a.m. Travis Andersen: will convey reasonable doubt “with more pizazz, I suppose”66

Boston Globe reports 9:30 a.m. Bryan Hecht: Sullivan asked if any “serious matter of concern”; jurors silent; future notes should refrain from mentioning how members are positioned in deliberations; “I want to remind you, as I instructed you earlier, it’s your duty as jurors to accept the law as I stated,” “You may not ignore any instruction.” Sent jury back.66

Boston Globe top lede reports: seventh day; heated exchange; Sullivan wouldn’t further question holdout; reminded jury they must accept the law “as I give it to them. ... They have to follow it whether they like it or not.” Then sent them to continue.66

Boston Globe reports 9:46 a.m. Travis Andersen: “As they resume deliberations on Friday, jurors have weighed the case for more than 36 hours.” “This is the seventh day of deliberations.”66

WCVB reports: Reddington: foreperson note said juror has “made statements acknowledging doubt, but refuses to apply it to the verdict as the law states,”67

WCVB reports: Sullivan: “That note does not indicate that this is a person who has refused to follow the law,” “This is not a case where there is any indication that the juror has refused to deliberate.”67

WCVB reports: Reddington: “You are kind of glossing over the issue. This issue is this juror, will not -- according to that note -- apply the law of reasonable doubt,”67

WCVB reports: Sullivan reminded: “You must follow the law that I have given to you whether you agree with it or not”67

No verdict. No mistrial as of opened morning coverage after jury sent back ~9:30 a.m.666768

Boston Globe reports top lede 4 Sep 2026 afternoon: “The judge in the trial of Lindsay Clancy, the Duxbury woman charged with murder in the killings of her three young children in 2023, was about to declare a mistrial in the case after jurors again said they were deadlocked, but granted Clancy’s defense attorney one hour to appeal the decision to the state’s highest court.”69

Boston Globe reports top lede: “Clancy’s defense attorney Kevin Reddington filed a motion for a stay on the declaration of a mistrial before a single justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court.”69

Boston Globe reports top lede: “During a Zoom hearing, Justice Dalila Argaez Wendlandt said she would take the stay motion under advisement after hearing arguments from both the defense and prosecution.”69

Boston Globe reports top lede: jury note: “It is with a heavy heart that we report we are unable to come to a unanimous decision.”69

Boston Globe reports top lede: “Jurors have so far spent about 37 hours weighing whether Clancy is criminally responsible for the killings.”69

Boston Globe reports 11:26 a.m. Travis Andersen: Headline “Judge says he believes he must declare mistrial.” Lawyers clashed over whether mistrial should be declared or if jurors should be sent back. Judge William Sullivan said he doesn’t feel he has any option but to declare a mistrial. Reddington read Karen Read ruling indicating judge can poll jurors on whether consensus reached on murder count or lesser included offenses. Sprague: first Read jury had come to verdict on some counts. Sullivan said he was declaring a mistrial over Reddington’s objection and brought the jury in to deliver the news.69

Boston Globe reports 11:30 a.m. Travis Andersen: Headline “Clancy lawyer says he wants to appeal to SJC.” Reddington wants chance to appeal to single justice of SJC before mistrial declared. Sullivan asked Reddington if he wanted jury to come back Saturday when Reddington said he could argue “tomorrow.” “I’ll give you an hour” to ask the SJC for a pause before a mistrial is declared, Sullivan said.69

Boston Globe reports 11:35 a.m. Bryan Hecht: supporters ordered out of courthouse.69

Boston Globe reports 11:39 a.m. Chloe Craft: supporters leave dejected.69

Boston Globe reports 11:47 a.m. Shelley Murphy: Headline “As Clancy’s lawyer files an emergency appeal, what happens to the jury?” Reddington has until about 12:29 p.m. to file emergency motion with single justice of state’s highest court, challenging Sullivan’s decision to declare mistrial. If Reddington were to obtain an emergency stay, it would mean that Sullivan would not be able to declare a mistrial until the appeal is decided. It’s unclear what would happen with the jury if that happens.69

Boston Globe reports 11:52 a.m. Laura Crimaldi: Headline “Lindsay Clancy judge once again under SJC spotlight in insanity case.” Sullivan gave Reddington one hour to make appeal. Barring SJC intervention, Sullivan intends to declare mistrial. Reddington: jury split 11 to 1 in favor of finding Clancy not guilty by reason of insanity; accused dissenting juror of refusing Sullivan’s instructions on reasonable doubt. Last month SJC put Sullivan on notice with pointed reversal in Latarsha Sanders case; justices ruled Sanders didn’t get fair trial because Sullivan improperly excluded psychiatric records.69

Boston Globe reports 11:53 a.m. John R. Ellement: Headline “Justice Dalila A. Wendlandt will hear appeal by Clancy’s lawyer.” Single justice of SJC hears emergency petitions in fast-moving legal cases. Justice Dalila A. Wendlandt is single justice Friday. Judge William F. Sullivan’s mandate that Clancy’s lawyer, Kevin Reddington, file an appeal within an hour is not common.69

Boston 25 reports, Bob Ward 11:22 a.m.: “BREAKING: Jury cannot come to unanimous decision”70

Boston 25 reports, Bob Ward 11:30 a.m.: “JUDGE WILL DECLARE MISTRIAL IN LINDSAY CLANCY MURDER TRIAL! Jury could not reach unanimous decision.”70

Boston 25 reports, Bob Ward 11:30 a.m.: "Jury is being called in, then Judge Sullivan will declare mistrial, "over defense objection""70

Boston 25 reports, Bob Ward 11:35 a.m.: “Reddington is asking for emergency stay so he can file motion to single justice of SJC. Judge will hold off on formal mistrial ruling for an hour.”70

Boston Globe reports: “Jurors have so far spent about 37 hours weighing whether Clancy is criminally responsible for the killings.”69

Boston Globe reports 12:13 p.m. Travis Andersen: Reddington: “Your honor, while we’re waiting for the jury, forgive me for raising this issue,” and “I would ask that before you formally declare a mistrial that the court afford us the opportunity to take a 211.3 appeal direct to the Supreme Judicial Court single justice on this issue, because of any number of issues that are of concern.” Reddington: “I further raise the issue of the Americans With Disabilities Act. I believe that this is a situation where there is a clear and present danger that this individual for some reason, what it is we don’t know, is taking a position that’s intractable regardless of proof beyond a reasonable doubt. So I want an opportunity to take an appeal to the single justice if the court would afford us that opportunity.” Sullivan: “How much time do you need to do that?” Reddington: “I’d have it filed today and argue tomorrow,” and “What I’m asking for is time to file a single justice appeal for this travesty.” Sullivan: “if you want to go up and petition to the SJC for a stay [of a mistrial declaration], I’ll give you an hour before we bring the jury back down.” Globe reports it wasn’t immediately clear why Reddington had invoked the ADA.69

Boston Globe reports 12:19 p.m. John R. Ellement, retired Judge Thomas Drechsler: “The single justice has tremendous authority,” and “The single justice will act one way or the other fairly expeditiously,” and “They’re rarely filed, and they’re often denied in the midst of a trial,” and “But hey, anything can happen, and that’s why the procedure is there. They have intervened before.” Globe identifies the justice as Dalila Argaez Wendlandt in this stamp.69

Boston Globe reports 12:29 p.m. Travis Andersen: Judge William Sullivan told Reddington he’d give him an hour; About an hour had elapsed as of 12:29 p.m.; There is no word yet on a decision, either from the SJC justice or Sullivan.69

Boston Globe reports 12:30 p.m. John R. Ellement: Reddington said he wanted to file a 211.3 petition (General Laws Chapter 211, section 3). Statute: “The Supreme Judicial Court shall have general superintendence of all courts of inferior jurisdiction to correct and prevent errors and abuses therein if no other remedy is expressly provided,”69

Boston Globe reports 12:31 p.m. Mike Damiano: 2008 Commonwealth v. Carnes precedent narrative: SJC justice denied prosecution’s petition but said trial judge had broad discretion to investigate; trial judge then questioned and removed juror. Mechanism similar; facts different (Clancy dispute is about case itself / holdout, not questionnaire misrepresentations).69

Boston Globe reports 12:33 p.m. Bryan Hecht: media lining up again; more than 20 Clancy supporters/spectators behind orange cone; hall calm.69

Boston Globe reports 12:44 p.m. Laura Crimaldi, Marsha Kazarosian (past Mass. Bar president): one reason defense wants to head off mistrial is to determine whether jurors reached verdicts on any charges; such inquiry off the table the moment mistrial declared (Read first trial SJC precedent). Kazarosian: “It’s a really important move that Kevin is making at this hour to see if the single justice will issue a stay, stopping the judge from declaring a mistrial at this point so they can flesh these things out,” Also: Plymouth Superior Court Judge William F. Sullivan gave Clancy’s defense lawyer, Kevin Reddington, one hour to file the appeal.69

Boston 25 reports, Bob Ward, page stamp labeled 12:35 a.m.: “Looks like the hour is up. DA and prosecution team just walked into courtroom. We are lined up to go in.”70

Boston 25 reports, Bob Ward 1:05 p.m.: “Defense has docket number for appeal for stay, but so far unsuccessful reaching SJC justice to consider it.”70

Boston Globe reports 1:05 p.m. Bryan Hecht: Headline “Court takes recess for lunch.” Officials announced that court will be in recess for lunch from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. No update on the case was given. The announcement came after Plymouth District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz exited the courtroom after spending 30 minutes inside.69

Boston Globe reports 1:13 p.m. Shelley Murphy: Headline “After hectic stretch, a pause for lunch.” Judge William Sullivan told Lindsay Clancy’s attorney he would give him an hour to file an emergency petition with a single justice of the state Supreme Judicial Court to challenge his decision to grant a mistrial. That hour was up around 12:30 but Sullivan has apparently agreed to give the defense a little more time because court officers just announced they are recessing for lunch. That means lunch will be brought in for jurors, and nothing will happen in the case between 1 and 2 p.m.69

Boston Globe reports 1:18 p.m. Travis Andersen: Headline “SJC hearing slated to begin soon.” A court clerk told the Globe that a sole justice of the Supreme Judicial Court will hold a hearing at 1:30 p.m. on Clancy attorney Kevin Reddington’s motion to pause Judge William Sullivan’s declaration of a mistrial.69

Boston Globe reports 1:28 p.m. Travis Andersen: Headline “Defense’s emergency motion filed with the SJC.” Dana Goldblatt filed the motion with the SJC to stay the judge’s decision to declare a mistrial. Goldblatt said the defense is seeking an order for Judge William Sullivan to “inquire into the ability of the identified juror to apply the law,” or “prohibit the further deliberations of a juror identified by the jury foreperson as biased and refusing to follow the court’s instructions on reasonable doubt unless and until the court determines by individual voir dire that the juror is willing and able to follow the court’s instructions.”69

Boston Globe reports 1:35 p.m. Travis Andersen: Headline “A mistrial ’is entirely avoidable, but only if the court does its job,’ defense writes in stay motion to SJC.” Goldblatt wrote jury foreperson sent a note “indicating that one of the jurors has acknowledged doubt but is refusing to apply it to the case ’as the law states.’“ Goldblatt: a juror’s refusal to follow the law “is always personal, and not a matter of protected deliberative privilege, and requires removal.” “Here, the removal is particularly important because the juror’s reasoning reflects a bias against those who suffer from debilitating mental illness, a protected category under” state and federal law.69

Boston Globe reports 1:45 p.m. Travis Andersen: Headline “SJC justice takes defense motion to pause judge’s mistrial declaration under advisement.” SJC Justice Dalila Argaez Wendlandt said she would take the stay motion under advisement after both sides argued the question. Earlier, prosecutor Jennifer Sprague argued that the jurors were simply having a disagreement over how to apply the law, which arises in deliberations. A lawyer for Clancy, Dana Goldblatt said, however, that the issue went beyond a disagreement, with the holdout juror indicating a refusal to follow the law. Wendlandt indicated that she would promptly issue a decision on the motion.69

Boston Globe reports 1:53 p.m. Bryan Hecht: Headline “Clancy defense says they filed motion right at judge’s deadline.” In a hearing before Supreme Judicial Court Justice Dalila Argaez Wendlandt, Clancy attorney Dana Goldblatt said she filed the stay motion seeking to avert a mistrial decision at 12:29 p.m., just before the one-hour deadline set by Judge William Sullivan. Wendlandt said she would take the motion under advisement.69

At that point: no verdict. As of opened afternoon coverage through Globe 1:53 p.m. / Boston 25 Ward 1:05 p.m.: formal mistrial entry paused for SJC stay appeal. Hour up around 12:30; Sullivan apparently agreed to give defense more time (Globe 1:13 Murphy). Lunch recess 1–2 p.m. Clerk set SJC hearing 1:30 p.m. Goldblatt filed stay motion at 12:29 p.m. (Globe 1:53 Hecht). Zoom hearing held; Wendlandt took stay under advisement after both sides argued; indicated she would promptly issue a decision (Globe 1:45 Andersen). Ward: defense has docket number but so far unsuccessful reaching SJC justice (Boston 25 1:05). No formal mistrial entry. SJC stay motion under advisement.

Mistrial declared, post-mistrial posture

Boston Globe reports 2:20 p.m. Bryan Hecht: Court was called to session and Judge William Sullivan said that the SJC had denied the defense’s emergency motion to issue a stay on his decision to declare a mistrial.71

Boston Globe reports 2:21 p.m. Travis Andersen: Kevin Reddington said case law allows a judge to dismiss a deliberating juror with “good cause.”71 Boston Globe reports 2:23 p.m. Travis Andersen: Reddington said “we have a juror” who’s the only holdout “refusing to apply the law” as given. Judge William Sullivan said he was denying the defense request and the jury was brought in.71

Boston Globe reports 2:26 p.m. Travis Andersen: Judge William Sullivan told the jurors that he was declaring a mistrial. He said that British Prime Minister Winston Churchill often told his countrymen in World War II to “brace for our duties,” adding that the jurors “braced for that duty.” He said “all of you” performed their work conscientiously. He said he knows “you all did everything you could, and probably more than you thought you could ... Thank you so much.” He said he would thank the jurors personally after speaking to the attorneys, adding that the jury should feel “proud” of its work.71

Boston Globe reports 2:30 p.m. Travis Andersen: Judge William Sullivan praised the lawyers on both sides for their efforts on the case. Clancy’s lawyer, Kevin Reddington, said he’ll be filing a motion for a directed finding of not guilty within days. Judges can issue such a ruling if they determine the prosecution failed to present enough evidence to prove the case. Sullivan set a status hearing date for Sept. 29, during which time he’ll hear the defense motion and, presuming it’s denied, set a date for a new trial.71

WCVB reports, updated 10:41 PM EDT Sep 4, 2026, Tim Nazzaro: Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz told reporters he has not made a decision on whether or not he will retry the Lindsay Clancy case. Although he did not provide a timeline, Cruz said he would make a decision “shortly.” “This was, and has always been about getting justice for those three little babies [Cora, Dawson, and Callan],” he said. “Children were murdered, and it’s our job to seek justice.”72 WCVB reports: A hearing on the next steps in the case is set for Sept. 29.72

CBS Boston reports, updated Sep 4, 2026 / 10:25 PM EDT: “I will let you know that there will be no decisions made today regarding that,” Cruz said at a news conference Friday outside court. “I’m going to be meeting with our team, and we will address this case further at the appropriate time and in the context of an official court proceeding.”73 CBS Boston reports: A status hearing on the case will be held Sept. 29 at 9 a.m.73

CBS Boston reports Reddington said Clancy will be prepared for a second trial.73

CNN reports, updated Sep 6, 2026, 6:30 AM ET, Nicki Brown: Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy Cruz on Friday had yet to decide if his office will retry the case, which he said was always focused on “getting justice for those three little babies.”74

Mistrial declared 4 September 2026 at 2:26 p.m. No verdict.

Thursday 10 September 2026: Reddington filed a renewed motion under Rule 25 for a required finding of not guilty by reason of lack of criminal responsibility on each indictment.375 The motion argues the government did not present evidence allowing a juror “earnestly seeking the truth to determine that Clancy’s guilt on the crime was proved on each element of the offense.”3 Reddington: “No rational jury could find beyond a reasonable doubt that she had no mental disease or defect when the Commonwealth’s own proof established that she did,” he argued in Thursday’s motion.75 “The Commonwealth had to prove that a woman all six experts agreed was mentally ill nonetheless kept the capacity the law demands. It did not.”75 boston.com reports Reddington clarified his motion is not based on jury votes; the court decides whether the record, viewed most favorably to the Commonwealth, could support the finding the Commonwealth needed.75 If a required finding for insufficiency of the evidence is granted, that is an acquittal that bars retrial.375 The defense requests this motion be heard at the conference scheduled for Sept. 29, 2026.3 boston.com reports Reddington has said he plans to file a separate motion to dismiss Clancy’s case on the grounds of double jeopardy.75

Monday 14 September 2026 (reported 15 September by NBC Boston): Judge William Sullivan’s initial order impounded jurors’ names until at least Sept. 18. At least one juror requested an indefinite extension of the order; Sullivan complied, citing the significant attention around the trial and a “risk of immediate and irreparable injury should the list be made available to the public at this time.”76 Sullivan’s order, issued Monday, states: “The proceedings have been and continue to be the daily subject of commentary and opinions on various media platforms,”76 “Based on the circumstances of this trial and the fact that the case continues to receive daily, divisive attention in Massachusetts and beyond, the Court concludes that there is a real and present ’risk of [personal] harm to the jurors [and] to the integrity of their service.”76 NBC Boston reports nearly half of the 12 jurors who deliberated the case have given interviews.76 Sullivan acknowledged that while some empaneled jurors have come forward and spoken to the media since the mistrial declaration, the “majority of the jurors, deliberating and alternatives, have maintained their anonymity, despite multiple requests to give statements.”76 While the impoundment order has been extended, Sullivan added that jurors are free to speak publicly about the case and identify themselves.76 In a separate order, Sullivan also impounded the July 20–24 venire list — a list of the prospective jurors who were called to the courthouse for jury selection — for 10 days, citing similar reasoning and noting that there have been threats made to at least one juror.76

Tuesday 15 September 2026: Martin Weinberg entered a limited appearance Tuesday to file and argue a forthcoming motion seeking dismissal on double-jeopardy grounds, according to a Plymouth Superior Court filing obtained by Fox News Digital.5 Fox News Digital reports the filing states Weinberg will represent Clancy in connection with the dismissal motion and “related matters.”5 The filing does not say when Weinberg will submit the motion.5 Clancy’s case is next scheduled to return to court Sept. 29.5 Clancy remains in custody at Tewksbury Hospital.5 Fox News Digital reports Sullivan also ordered the identities of the 12 jurors and six alternates who served in Clancy’s trial to remain private indefinitely amid safety concerns and the unauthorized disclosure of jurors’ personal information.5 Fox News Digital reports that in a separate order, Sullivan temporarily extended the protection covering the names of the larger pool summoned for jury duty from July 20 through July 24; those names will remain impounded for another 10 days because of concerns about juror safety.5

Sunday 20 September 2026: Patrick Clancy gave his first televised remarks since Lindsay Clancy’s Sept. 4 mistrial on "60 Minutes" Sunday.77 He was joined by his second wife, fertility specialist Dr. Rachel Danis, speaking to correspondent Ross Douthat.77 NBC News reports the interview with CBS’ “60 Minutes” aired Sunday.2

Patrick testified at the trial. boston.com reports that though largely stoic on the stand, Patrick told “60 Minutes” he experienced a “massive, traumatic” panic attack during a break in testimony, shortly before jurors heard the 911 call he made upon finding the children.77 “I went to a back room, and I started having this massive, traumatic panic attack,” he recalled. “My heart was pounding, and they put me in an ambulance. They offered me some medication, but I said ‘I don’t want it, because I want to go back, and I want to finish this so I can be done with this.’ And I went back and finished the testimony.”77

Reflecting on Lindsay’s postpartum mental illness, Patrick said: “I could piece together what it was like to be really, really anxious or depressed, but I didn’t know how to manage a postpartum illness,” he said. “I think mental illness has this ability to be tragically deceptive. So I’m sure there are things that I didn’t see.”77 NBC News reports Patrick said: “I think I did the best I could with what I had at the time,” and “And I live with the outcome. I live with it every day.”2

boston.com reports Patrick said he once asked Lindsay if she remembered killing their children, and she “said it was like a dream.” “She remembered it much in the way you would remember a dream after waking up,” he added.77

NBC News reports Patrick said the infant Callan had been airlifted to a Boston hospital after the two others were found dead, and he was told doctors were able to re-establish a heartbeat. “That night, I really thought there was a chance that Callan would live,” he said. “And I remember just thinking: Just give me one. Just give me one kid,” he said. “And I would raise him as best I could. I would give him the best life I possibly could. I’d tell him about his brother and sister. And I was holding out hope for that.”2 He spent four days with his injured son at the hospital. “I got to hold him,” Patrick said. “I got to lay down next to him. And he died in my arms.”77

Days after the killings, Patrick made headlines after he shared a public statement asking for the public “to forgive Lindsay, as I have.” boston.com reports Patrick told “60 Minutes” he was moved to act after seeing headlines describing his then-wife as a “baby murderer” and “monster.” “None of them were accurate,” Patrick said. “I believe that it was her mental illness that caused that. So I shared those words. And I think when it comes to forgiveness, I also felt that if I didn’t get there, I would be eaten up inside forever.”77 NBC News reports Patrick was asked whether she had ever asked for forgiveness: “No. But I gave it to her.”2

boston.com reports Patrick also admitted he struggled with his mental health and experienced suicidal thoughts following the deaths of his children. “There was a time where I didn’t think I would live to see my 35th birthday,” Patrick said. “And I was completely fine with it.”77

boston.com reports Patrick opened up about his reactions to the viral — but baseless — conspiracy theories that suggest he was somehow involved in the children’s deaths. “It’s deeply harmful to the legacy of my children,” Patrick said. “It is a huge distraction from what really matters here, which is perinatal mental health. And it’s done real harm to real people, myself included but also others.”77 NBC News reports Reddington told NBC News: “It’s readily apparent that Patrick has been set upon and his life has been turned upside down into a nightmare that he doesn’t deserve. Period. Full stop.”2

boston.com reports Patrick ultimately sold the family home in Duxbury and moved to New York City for a fresh start. Five weeks after his arrival, he said he went to light a candle at St. Patrick’s Cathedral to mark what would have been Callan’s first birthday. “I light a candle, and I say, ‘I love you, buddy.’ And I walk out on Fifth Avenue and I start crying my eyes out. And nobody cared,” Patrick said, adding that he embraced his newfound anonymity. “I thought, ‘This is where I need to be. I can grieve.’”77

NBC News reports Patrick met Dr. Rachel Danis in a running club, and the two got married in April.2 boston.com reports Danis confirmed she and Patrick are now starting a family of their own.77 Asked what they would tell their child about Cora, Dawson, and Callan, Patrick said: “I think every parent can agree, you have different relationships with your kids, but they’re all your kids,” he said. “And I can’t wait to tell them about their brothers and sister.”77

boston.com reports Lindsay remains under one-to-one suicide watch at Tewksbury Hospital more than three years later.77 NBC News reports the trial ended with the jury split 11-1 and a mistrial declared Sept. 4.2

Status hearing held Sept. 29, 2026. Plymouth DA Timothy Cruz has not decided whether to retry as of Sept.7273747577 boston.com reports an attorney for Patrick has said he and his family find the prospect of another trial “extraordinarily painful.”77 Prosecutors have not publicly announced whether they intend to retry her.5

Reddington filed motion asking Sullivan to conduct “a limited inquiry” into the lone holdout pushing for conviction; Associated Press reports the motion was filed Saturday but made public Tuesday.78 The motion asks the judge to scrutinize a wide array of material, including: the confidential questionnaire the juror filled out prior to being seated on the jury; cell phone records showing how much time he spent texting and calling people during deliberations; and court records related to his criminal history and a civil restraining order.79 Sullivan has yet to rule on Reddington's request that he hear arguments on the motion during the Sept. 29 status hearing.79 Sullivan agreed to make the defense motion public, but has impounded a memorandum and exhibits attached to it.79 The holdout juror is not named in court filings, but the Globe identified him last week as Michael Desronvil, 48, of Bridgewater, after his name and photograph first surfaced on social media.79 Reddington motion urges examination of “the truthfulness of the questionnaire” and jury-selection answers; assurance following the law when each juror was questioned under oath the day before mistrial; “the use of a mobile telephone or receipt of outside information during deliberations.”79 Inquiry “will not touch on the substance of deliberations,” but may include questioning of another juror who complained in an ABC News interview that the holdout was scrolling on his cellphone during deliberations.79 Reddington motion asks holdout deliver cell phone to “a neutral examiner designated by the court”.79 Lawyer Edward Andrew Paltzik released statement for Desronvil: “I didn’t have any doubts,” … “Based on all the physical evidence, key witnesses, and what the prosecution presented, I thought it was enough proof that she (Clancy) knew exactly what she was doing and planned.”79 Daniel F. Conley (former Suffolk DA, attorney at Mintz): motion “very unusual” / “a fishing expedition”; unlikely to yield evidence to reverse or bar retry.79

Separately Monday 21 September 2026: Reddington and Martin G. Weinberg filed motion to dismiss the murder charges on double-jeopardy grounds.7980 The motion argues Sullivan should have done more to probe whether the lone holdout was deliberating inappropriately and therefore should have been removed; Sullivan should not have declared mistrial; retry would violate Double Jeopardy.80 Weinberg 34-page filing: “Accordingly, any successive trial would constitute a violation of Ms. Clancy’s Double Jeopardy rights,”80 Judge did not act on the motion immediately; prosecution has yet to file a response.80 Weinberg argued the notes alleged juror misconduct and therefore the judge should have conducted more questioning, particularly of foreperson and holdout.80 Weinberg: “Clancy, like all criminal defendants, had a Constitutional right to have her fate decided by an impartial jury of her peers, faithfully applying the law as instructed rather than superimposing the juror’s own view of legal right and wrong, including the foundational principle that, absent proof beyond a reasonable doubt of her guilt, she must be acquitted,” and “The multiple reports of a juror violating this bedrock principle, therefore, required a judicial inquiry sufficient to ascertain whether her right to an impartial jury was being violated.”80 Many notes not read aloud in court; Weinberg cites multiple notes but redacts much in public filing.80 Weinberg cites Read case parallels; calls Clancy case the “antithesis” of Read’s: “by contrast, we have a jury that was calling out for help, not once but twice informing the Court that its deliberations were being hijacked by a juror’s disregard of the Court’s instructions,”80

AP (via 1News) separately reports: motion filed Saturday but made public Tuesday;78 Reddington asks phone records 8am–4:30pm each deliberation day; phone use prohibited in MA;78 separately Weinberg motion Tuesday (AP chronology) to dismiss — mistrial shouldn't have been declared; should have replaced holdout with alternate;78 Weinberg: "Contrary to the court's stated believe at the time, it did have viable choices other than declaring a mistrial,"78

What remains contested

Whether she was psychotic: Resnick, Zeizel, and Dr. Donald Condie testified yes.6 Mack and Buckingham say no.

Whether the command-hallucination account or retained insight is the better reading of that day.

Whether providers failed her or she "manipulated" treatment. Prosecution phrase reported by CNN.6

Whether antidepressants worsened her condition. Defense claim; not established as a finding.

No verdict (mistrial declared 4 September 2026 at 2:26 p.m.). Reddington filed a renewed Rule 25 required-finding motion 10 September 2026.375 Martin Weinberg entered limited appearance 15 September 2026.5 Weinberg and Reddington filed double-jeopardy dismissal motion Monday 21 September 2026.7980 Reddington filed limited-inquiry motion into holdout juror; Associated Press reports the motion was filed Saturday but made public Tuesday.78 Sullivan extended juror-name impoundment indefinitely 14 September 2026 (reported 15 September by NBC Boston), citing daily divisive attention and risk of immediate and irreparable injury; jurors remain free to self-identify.76 Status hearing held Sept. 29, 2026 (got underway 9:55 a.m.); Sullivan took renewed required-finding motion under advisement. Sullivan set Nov. 2 hearing to discuss additional motions including limited-inquiry motion into holdout juror.79 Plymouth DA Timothy Cruz has not decided whether to retry as of Sept.72737475 Prosecutors have not publicly announced whether they intend to retry her.5 Reddington post-court claim of 11-to-1 split: Fox reports Reddington stated a jury note showed 11-to-1 divide.64 CNN characterizes Reddington as believing the 11-1 split favors his client and reports "the defense feels confident that the 11 are for acquittal."65 Fox states explicitly the note does not reveal which verdict the 11 favor or how the remaining juror is leaning.64 Globe reports 11:52 a.m. Friday 4 Sep: Reddington stated jury split 11 to 1 in favor of finding Clancy not guilty by reason of insanity; accused dissenting juror of refusing Sullivan's instructions on reasonable doubt.69 The split direction and acquittal interpretation are Reddington's claim and CNN's / Globe characterization of the defense position, not a court finding.

Whether holdout juror removal should have been granted: contested. Defense moved for removal Thursday afternoon; Sullivan denied motion, noted defendant's objection. Defense Friday argued holdout "lied" to judge; Sullivan declined further inquiry Friday morning, stated note does not indicate juror refusing to follow the law. Sullivan: reminded jury must accept the law "as I give it to them. ... They have to follow it whether they like it or not," sent jury back to continue deliberations. Friday midday: judge about to declare mistrial; Reddington moved for SJC stay; Sullivan granted one-hour appeal window; Goldblatt filed stay motion at 12:29 p.m.; Zoom hearing held; Wendlandt took stay under advisement after both sides argued. Court reconvened after lunch. SJC denied defense emergency stay motion. Reddington made further request to dismiss holdout juror; Sullivan denied request. Sullivan declared mistrial at 2:26 p.m.

Limits

No official transcript claimed. Closings reported via press live-blogs.

No private medical file.

No verdict. Mistrial declared 4 September 2026 at 2:26 p.m. Reddington filed renewed Rule 25 required-finding motion 10 September 2026.375 Martin Weinberg entered limited appearance 15 September 2026.5 Weinberg and Reddington filed double-jeopardy dismissal motion Monday 21 September 2026.7980 Reddington filed limited-inquiry motion into holdout juror; Associated Press reports the motion was filed Saturday but made public Tuesday.78 Sullivan extended juror-name impoundment indefinitely 14 September 2026 (reported 15 September by NBC Boston).76 Status hearing held Sept. 29, 2026 (got underway 9:55 a.m.); Sullivan took renewed required-finding motion under advisement. Sullivan set Nov. 2 hearing to discuss additional motions including limited-inquiry motion into holdout juror. Plymouth DA Timothy Cruz has not decided whether to retry as of Sept.72737475 Prosecutors have not publicly announced whether they intend to retry her.5

NBC Boston's Massachusetts-law summary (judge can encourage jurors back not more than twice unless the jury consents, after which a mistrial is possible) is NBC's legal summary, not a statement that Sullivan already gave a second return or a dynamite charge.40 The dynamite charge was in fact given Wednesday afternoon 2 September 2026.484950

Postpartum psychosis as a diagnosis in general is not on trial. This defendant's criminal responsibility is.

Patrick Clancy is not a defendant. The Globe reports the conspiracy as baseless. This page does not investigate him.

Comment-section volume is not counted here. Named, reported statements only.

Sources

Signed.

Paul Stephen Apatheia Labs 7 September 2026

Footnotes

  1. Matt Schooley and Kristina Rex, CBS Boston, Updated on: September 29, 2026 / 5:01 PM EDT, "Lindsay Clancy back in court for first hearing since mistrial": https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/live-updates/lindsay-clancy-murder-trial-mistrial-hearing-watch-live-updates/ ↩ ↩2 ↩3

  2. Marlene Lenthang and Phil Helsel, NBC News, "Patrick Clancy says mental illness drove his children's deaths as he plans a new family," Sept. 20, 2026, 9:47 PM EDT / Updated Sept. 21, 2026, 7:04 AM EDT: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/patrick-clancy-grief-forgiveness-future-60-minutes-lindsay-clancy-rcna598236 ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5 ↩6 ↩7 ↩8

  3. Kaitlin McKinley Becker, NBC Boston, "Lindsay Clancy attorney renews motion for not guilty ruling," Published September 10, 2026; Updated on September 10, 2026 at 7:06 pm: https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/lindsay-clancy-motion-kevin-reddington-update/4012575/ ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5 ↩6 ↩7

  4. Shelley Murphy, Travis Andersen of the Globe Staff contributed, Boston Globe, published Sep 28, 2026, "Lindsay Clancy ‘had no memory’ of killing her children, lawyer says": https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/28/metro/lindsay-clancy-murder-retrial-killing-three-children/ ↩ ↩2 ↩3

  5. Stepheny Price, Fox News Digital, "Lindsay Clancy hires Karen Read attorney for high-stakes double jeopardy fight after murder mistrial," Published September 15, 2026 6:49pm EDT: https://www.foxnews.com/us/lindsay-clancy-hires-karen-read-attorney-high-stakes-double-jeopardy-fight-after-murder-mistrial ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5 ↩6 ↩7 ↩8 ↩9 ↩10 ↩11 ↩12 ↩13 ↩14 ↩15

  6. CNN, 21 Aug 2026, "Lindsay Clancy's triple-murder trial nears its end as defense attorney rests his case": https://www.cnn.com/2026/08/21/us/lindsay-clancy-trial-defense-rests ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5 ↩6 ↩7 ↩8 ↩9 ↩10

  7. Michael Casey and Leah Willingham, AP, "Lindsay Clancy goes on trial over whether postpartum psychosis drove her to kill her 3 children," trial openings: https://apnews.com/article/lindsay-clancy-murder-trial-postpartum-psychosis-b70bfa592ea1c0fbdc62792e4e7b9be6 ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5 ↩6

  8. John Hilliard, Nick Stoico, Emily Sweeney, Boston Globe, 25 Jan 2023: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/01/25/metro/mother-three-charged-with-killing-two-her-children-injuring-another-duxbury/ ↩

  9. AP, 7 Feb 2023: https://apnews.com/article/crime-massachusetts-assault-health-c75aace19359a6623a196e909dd30a50 ↩ ↩2

  10. Laura Crimaldi, Boston Globe, 7 Feb 2023: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/02/07/metro/lindsay-clancy-duxbury-woman-accused-murdering-her-three-children-be-arraigned-hospital/ ↩ ↩2

  11. Travis Andersen, Boston Globe, 15 Sep 2023: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/09/15/metro/lindsay-clancy-indicted-for-alleged-triple-slaying-of-her-three-kids/ ↩

  12. Elizabeth Chuck, NBC News, 15 Sep 2023: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/crime-courts/grand-jury-indicts-massachusetts-mother-lindsay-clancy-charges-killing-rcna105318 ↩

  13. Laura Crimaldi, Boston Globe, 26 Oct 2023: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/10/26/metro/lindsay-clancy-children-killings/ ↩

  14. Laura Crimaldi, Boston Globe, 13 Dec 2024: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/12/13/metro/lindsay-clancy-insanity-defense-lack-of-criminal-responsibility-murders/ ↩

  15. Patriot Ledger, 18 Dec 2024: https://www.patriotledger.com/story/news/2024/12/18/lindsay-clancy-hearing-trial-murder-children-duxbury-massachusetts/77073906007/ ↩

  16. Hannah Morse, Patriot Ledger, 7 Jan 2026: https://www.patriotledger.com/story/news/courts/2026/01/07/lindsay-clancy-duxbury-murder-case-today-trial-duxbury-ma/88067108007/ ↩

  17. Boston Globe, 4 Aug 2026: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/08/04/metro/lindsay-clancy-trial-testimony-tuesday/ ↩

  18. Victoria McGrane, Boston Globe, 27 Jul 2026: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/07/27/metro/lindsay-clancy-trial-opening-statements-kevin-reddington/ ↩

  19. Eric Levenson and Nicki Brown, CNN, 26 Aug 2026 (updated 27 Aug 6:19 AM ET), "Testimony ends in Lindsay Clancy trial and closings set for Thursday": https://www.cnn.com/2026/08/26/us/lindsay-clancy-trial-final-stages ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5 ↩6

  20. boston.com, 24 August 2026, "Lindsay Clancy murder trial livestream video: Monday, August 24": https://www.boston.com/news/crime/2026/08/24/lindsay-clancy-murder-trial-livestream-video-monday-august-24/ ↩

  21. The Patriot Ledger, 24 August 2026, "Clancy murder trial Day 19: Defense moves for a mistrial, judge says no": https://www.patriotledger.com/story/news/courts/2026/08/24/lindsay-clancy-murder-trial-day-19-live--live/91437673007/ ↩

  22. Court TV via Yahoo, 21 Aug 2026: https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/she-puppet-someone-else-pulling-183358536.html ↩

  23. boston.com, 25 August 2026, "Lindsay Clancy murder trial livestream video: Tuesday, August 25": https://www.boston.com/news/crime/2026/08/25/lindsay-clancy-murder-trial-livestream-video-tuesday-august-25/ ↩

  24. Boston Globe, 26 Aug 2026, "Judge tells Lindsay Clancy trial jurors, 'Rest up and be ready for tomorrow'": https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/08/26/metro/lindsay-clancy-closing-arguments-deliberations/ ↩

  25. NBC News live blog, 27 Aug 2026, "Lindsay Clancy trial finishes closing arguments; jury now deliberates murder vs. manslaughter": https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/live-blog/lindsay-clancy-trial-murder-closing-arguments-jury-deliberations-rcna594599 ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5 ↩6 ↩7 ↩8 ↩9 ↩10

  26. Michael Casey, AP via PBS NewsHour, 20 Aug 2026, "Women rally outside courthouse in support of Lindsay Clancy at her murder trial": https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/women-rally-in-support-of-lindsay-clancy-at-her-trial ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5 ↩6 ↩7

  27. Emily Spatz and Lea Skene, Boston Globe, 13 Aug 2026, "Lindsay Clancy trial: How conspiracy theories of case are spreading": https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/08/13/metro/lindsay-clancy-conspiracies/ ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5 ↩6 ↩7 ↩8 ↩9

  28. NBC Boston, 28 Jan 2023: https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/duxbury-tragedy-read-patrick-clancys-full-statement-on-his-wife-deaths-of-3-kids/2957737/ ↩

  29. AP, 28 Jan 2023: https://apnews.com/article/crime-boston-massachusetts-fb54509efbcd4f083877913b590e7798 ↩

  30. Eren Orbey, New Yorker, 14 Oct 2024: https://www.newyorker.com/science/annals-of-psychology/a-husband-in-the-aftermath-of-his-wifes-unfathomable-act ↩

  31. Laura Crimaldi, Boston Globe, 25 Jan 2026: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/25/metro/lindsay-clancy-medical-malpractice-lawsuit/ ↩

  32. Chloe Craft, Boston Globe, 20 Aug 2026: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/08/20/metro/lindsay-clancy-supporters-courthouse-demonstration/ ↩ ↩2

  33. boston.com, 28 August 2026, "Lindsay Clancy trial: No verdict; deliberations resume Monday": https://www.boston.com/news/crime/2026/08/28/lindsay-clancy-trial-jury-deliberations-verdict-watch-august-28/ ↩

  34. Associated Press, 28 August 2026, "Lindsay Clancy jury ends second day without a verdict": https://apnews.com/article/lindsay-clancy-trial-deliberations-e9d58e81851b146736efe94f26956cd6 ↩

  35. CBS Boston, 31 August 2026, "Lindsay Clancy murder trial jury resumes deliberations in deaths of her 3 children": https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/lindsay-clancy-deliberations-latest/ ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5

  36. Amelia Stern / The Enterprise, Patriot Ledger, 31 August 2026 (updated 5:00 p.m. ET), "Lindsay Clancy verdict: Jury deliberations Day 3 LIVE — LIVE": https://www.patriotledger.com/story/news/courts/2026/08/31/lindsay-clancy-verdict-jury-deliberations-day-3-live--live/91543704007/ ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4

  37. Ryan Breslin and Frank O'Laughlin, Boston 25 News, 31 August 2026 (7:03 a.m. EDT), "Lindsay Clancy trial: Verdict watch continues, deliberations enter 3rd day": https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/lindsay-clancy-trial-verdict-watch-continues-deliberations-enter-3rd-day/TQIG4USXOFEWXLAWFBGRVY3XNQ/ ↩

  38. Travis Andersen, Shelley Murphy, and John R. Ellement, Boston Globe, 1 September 2026, "Lindsay Clancy trial live updates": https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/01/metro/lindsay-clancy-trial-live-updates/ ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5 ↩6

  39. Frank O'Laughlin, Boston 25 News, 1 September 2026 (11:29 a.m. EDT), "Lindsay Clancy trial live updates: Verdict watch continues into 4th day of deliberations": https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/lindsay-clancy-trial-live-updates-verdict-watch-continues-into-4th-day-deliberations/HXIRVCYLXRB5ZJMOTUT2RZKFR4/ ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5

  40. NBC News, 1 September 2026 (10:23 a.m. EDT, updated 11:14 a.m. EDT), "Jury in Lindsay Clancy trial deadlocked, judge sends them back to deliberate": https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/jury-lindsay-clancy-trial-deadlocked-judge-sends-back-deliberation-rcna595511 ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5 ↩6

  41. Associated Press, 1 September 2026, "Jury in Lindsay Clancy trial reports it is deadlocked": https://apnews.com/article/lindsay-clancy-jury-deliberates-86af7acf9dcb729c2fbdc475b34803cf ↩ ↩2 ↩3

  42. Frank O'Laughlin, Boston 25 News, Sep 1, 2026 at 3:48 pm EDT, "Lindsay Clancy trial updates: Jury can't reach unanimous verdict, deliberations resume Wednesday": https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/lindsay-clancy-trial-updates-jury-cant-reach-unanimous-verdict-deliberations-resume-wednesday/HXIRVCYLXRB5ZJMOTUT2RZKFR4/ ↩ ↩2 ↩3

  43. Mike Toole / Matt Schooley / Kristina Rex, CBS Boston, updated Sep 1, 2026 / 6:38 PM EDT, "Lindsay Clancy murder trial jury enters 5th day of deliberations with no verdict": https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/lindsay-clancy-trial-jury-deliberations-tuesday/ ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4

  44. Burke/Siemaszko, NBC News, updated Sep 1, 2026, 4:07 PM EDT, "Jury in Lindsay Clancy trial deadlocked, judge sends them back to deliberate": https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/jury-lindsay-clancy-trial-deadlocked-judge-sends-back-deliberation-rcna595511 ↩ ↩2 ↩3

  45. ABC News, last updated 1 September 2026 (10:30 a.m. EDT), "Lindsay Clancy trial live updates: Jurors resume deliberations after reporting no decision": https://abcnews.com/GMA/News/live-updates/lindsay-clancy-trial-jurors-resume-deliberations/?id=136086599 ↩

  46. WCVB, updated 9:14 AM EDT Sep 2, 2026, "Lindsay Clancy trial: Jurors return for fifth day after deadlock note": https://www.wcvb.com/article/lindsay-clancy-trial-live-updates-sept-2/73590232 ↩ ↩2 ↩3

  47. Boston Globe, 2 Sep 2026, "Lindsay Clancy trial live updates": https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/02/metro/lindsay-clancy-trial-live-updates/ ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5 ↩6 ↩7

  48. Boston Globe, 2 Sep 2026, "Lindsay Clancy trial live updates" (afternoon stamps 2:11–5:56 p.m.): https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/02/metro/lindsay-clancy-trial-live-updates/ ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5 ↩6 ↩7 ↩8 ↩9 ↩10 ↩11

  49. WCVB, updated 10:10 PM EDT Sep 2, 2026, "Lindsay Clancy trial: Jury asked to continue deliberations Thursday after hearing 'dynamite charge'": https://www.wcvb.com/article/lindsay-clancy-trial-live-updates-sept-2/73590232 ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5 ↩6

  50. Ryan Breslin / Frank O'Laughlin, Boston 25 News, September 03, 2026 at 6:35 am EDT, "Lindsay Clancy trial: Jury returns for potential final day of deliberations after 2nd deadlock": https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/lindsay-clancy-trial-jury-returns-potential-final-day-deliberations-after-2nd-deadlock/JWVISRCG7RATHAMW3KQOUKSHJY/ ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5

  51. Casey/Willingham, Associated Press, 2 Sep 2026, "Jury in Lindsay Clancy case told to keep deliberating after reporting 2nd deadlock": https://apnews.com/article/lindsay-clancy-jury-deliberations-6f3a9556fb5d7a2b159b33ac6f2edc2c ↩ ↩2 ↩3

  52. Michael Casey, Associated Press, 2 Sep 2026, "Jurors set to resume deliberations in Lindsay Clancy trial after reporting deadlock": https://apnews.com/article/lindsay-clancy-jury-deliberations-6f3a9556fb5d7a2b159b33ac6f2edc2c ↩

  53. WCVB, updated 9:12 AM EDT Sep 3, 2026, "Deliberations to continue after Lindsay Clancy jurors hear 'dynamite charge'": https://www.wcvb.com/article/lindsay-clancy-trial-live-updates-sept-3/73601866 ↩ ↩2 ↩3

  54. Ryan Breslin / Frank O'Laughlin, Boston 25 News, September 03, 2026 at 6:35 am EDT, "Lindsay Clancy trial: Jury returns for potential final day of deliberations after 2nd deadlock": https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/lindsay-clancy-trial-jury-returns-potential-final-day-deliberations-after-2nd-deadlock/JWVISRCG7RATHAMW3KQOUKSHJY/ ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4

  55. Boston Globe, 3 Sep 2026, "Lindsay Clancy trial live updates" (morning stamps): https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/03/metro/lindsay-clancy-trial-live-updates/ ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5 ↩6

  56. Travis Andersen, Shelley Murphy, Chloe Craft, Aidan Ryan, Lea Skene, Tonya Alanez, Nick Stoico, Boston Globe, 3 Sep 2026, "Lindsay Clancy trial live updates" (afternoon stamps 2:45–3:34 p.m.): https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/03/metro/lindsay-clancy-trial-live-updates/ ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5 ↩6 ↩7 ↩8 ↩9 ↩10 ↩11 ↩12 ↩13 ↩14

  57. Mike Toole, Matt Schooley; Kristina Rex in courtroom, CBS Boston / WBZ, updated September 3, 2026 / 4:00 PM EDT, "Lindsay Clancy murder trial jury still deadlocked, defense attorney says juror "spurned the instructions"": https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/lindsay-clancy-murder-trial-updates-mistrial-hung-jury-deliberations/ ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5 ↩6 ↩7 ↩8 ↩9

  58. Leah Willingham, Michael Casey, Dave Collins, Ed White, edited by Curtis Yee, Associated Press, 3 Sep 2026, "Lindsay Clancy trial live updates": https://apnews.com/live/lindsay-clancy-trial-09-03-2026/ ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4

  59. Travis Andersen, Shelley Murphy, Chloe Craft, Aidan Ryan, Lea Skene, Tonya Alanez, Nick Stoico, Camilo Fonseca, Boston Globe, 3 Sep 2026, "Lindsay Clancy trial live updates" (EOD stamps 4:10–4:18 p.m., top summary): https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/03/metro/lindsay-clancy-trial-live-updates/ ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4

  60. Phil Tenser / Jamy Pombo Sesselman, WCVB, updated 5:15 PM EDT Sep 3, 2026, "Lindsay Clancy trial: Jurors sent home without a decision after defense reveals there's one holdout": https://www.wcvb.com/article/lindsay-clancy-trial-live-updates-sept-3/73601866 ↩ ↩2

  61. Mike Toole, Matt Schooley; Kristina Rex in courtroom, CBS Boston / WBZ, updated September 3, 2026 / 5:10 PM EDT, "Lindsay Clancy murder trial jury leaves without verdict": https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/lindsay-clancy-murder-trial-updates-mistrial-hung-jury-deliberations/ ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4

  62. Leah Willingham, Michael Casey, Dave Collins, Ed White, edited by Curtis Yee, Associated Press, 3 Sep 2026, "Lindsay Clancy trial live updates" (EOD dismissal, Reddington outside): https://apnews.com/live/lindsay-clancy-trial-09-03-2026/ ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4

  63. Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, updated Sept. 3, 2026, 5:09 PM EDT, "Lindsay Clancy defense wants juror removed, saying they won't 'listen to the law' amid deadlock": https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/lindsay-clancy-jury-remains-deadlocked-6th-day-deliberations-mistrial-rcna595884 ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4

  64. Bryan Llenas, Fox News Digital, 3 Sep 2026, "Lindsay Clancy jury wraps up day 6 with bombshell 'one juror' standoff, deliberations resume Friday": https://www.foxnews.com/us/lindsay-clancy-jury-wraps-day-6-bombshell-one-juror-standoff-deliberations-resume-friday ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5 ↩6

  65. CNN, 3 Sep 2026, "Lindsay Clancy trial live updates": https://www.cnn.com/2026/09/03/us/live-news/lindsay-clancy-trial ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5

  66. Boston Globe, 4 Sep 2026, "Lindsay Clancy trial live updates" (morning stamps 8:42–9:46 a.m.): https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/04/metro/lindsay-clancy-trial-live-updates/ ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5 ↩6 ↩7 ↩8 ↩9 ↩10 ↩11 ↩12

  67. Phil Tenser / Jamy Pombo Sesselman, WCVB, updated 10:01 AM EDT Sep 4, 2026, "Lindsay Clancy trial: No additional inquiries into holdover juror, deliberations continue": https://www.wcvb.com/article/lindsay-clancy-trial-live-updates-sept-4/73613314 ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5 ↩6

  68. Natalie Khait / Ryan Breslin, Boston 25, Sep 4, 2026, "Lindsay Clancy trial (live updates): Judge decides not to remove a juror from trial" (morning): https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/lindsay-clancy-trial-live-updates-judge-address-juror-issues-deliberations-enter-7th-day/KVTQ5GLX7BB4JKAJLSJ4S5EJDY/ ↩

  69. Boston Globe, 4 Sep 2026, "Lindsay Clancy trial live updates" (afternoon stamps 11:26 a.m.–1:53 p.m., top lede): https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/04/metro/lindsay-clancy-trial-live-updates/ ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5 ↩6 ↩7 ↩8 ↩9 ↩10 ↩11 ↩12 ↩13 ↩14 ↩15 ↩16 ↩17 ↩18 ↩19 ↩20 ↩21 ↩22 ↩23 ↩24 ↩25 ↩26 ↩27 ↩28

  70. Bob Ward, Boston 25, Sep 4, 2026, "Lindsay Clancy trial (live updates): Mistrial declared after SJC request denied" (afternoon stamps 11:22 a.m.–1:05 p.m., current page H1/title): https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/lindsay-clancy-trial-live-updates-judge-address-juror-issues-deliberations-enter-7th-day/KVTQ5GLX7BB4JKAJLSJ4S5EJDY/ ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5 ↩6

  71. Boston Globe, 4 Sep 2026, "Lindsay Clancy mistrial: Lawyer says 11 favored acquittal — live updates" (afternoon stamps 2:20–2:30 p.m.): https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/04/metro/lindsay-clancy-trial-live-updates/ ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5

  72. Tim Nazzaro, WCVB, updated 10:41 PM EDT Sep 4, 2026, "Plymouth DA Cruz weighs retrying Lindsay Clancy case after mistrial": https://www.wcvb.com/article/lindsay-clancy-mistrial-plymouth-da-cruz-retrial/73618419 ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5

  73. CBS Boston, updated Sep 4, 2026 / 10:25 PM EDT, "DA defends first-degree murder charges in Lindsay Clancy case after 'heinous killings'": https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/lindsay-clancy-murder-trial-da-tim-cruz/ ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5 ↩6

  74. Nicki Brown, CNN, updated Sep 6, 2026, 6:30 AM ET, "Lindsay Clancy's fate unresolved as mistrial leaves her case in the court of public opinion – for now": https://www.cnn.com/2026/09/06/us/lindsay-clancy-mistrial ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4

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