Jury Selection Begins in Lindsay Clancy Murder Trial as Defense Cites Postpartum Psychosis
The trial of Lindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts mother accused of murdering her three children, has commenced with jury selection. Clancy, who has pleaded not guilty, is charged with the deaths of her children, Cora, Dawson, and Callan, which occurred on January 24, 2023. The defense argues that Clancy was suffering from postpartum psychosis, a rare condition that can cause delusions and hallucinations in new mothers. On the day of the incident, Clancy allegedly strangled her children using exercise bands after sending her husband out for errands. Following the act, she attempted suicide by jumping out of a window, resulting in paralysis. The trial is expected to delve into the complexities of postpartum psychosis, with Clancy's defense planning to argue insanity. Her husband, Patrick Clancy, has publicly expressed forgiveness and described her as a loving person. The trial is anticipated to last several weeks, with both sides calling Patrick Clancy as a witness. 
