Lindsay Clancy
Lindsay Clancy is a mother charged with killing her three children, allegedly suffering from postpartum psychosis.
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How Lindsay Clancy's return to court after mistrial unfolded
The BBC's Ione Wells describes what happened in court, as the US mother's defence for the first time argued there was not enough evidence to prove Clancy killed her children.
September 29, 2026Lindsay Clancy appears in court as her lawyer pushes for murder case to be dismissed
Clancy's defence lawyer wants her to be cleared of murdering her three children in 2023 but prosecutors say the state proved guilt.
September 29, 2026Lindsay Clancy returns to court for key hearing after US murder case mistrial - reuters.com
Lindsay Clancy returns to court for key hearing after US murder case mistrial reuters.com
September 29, 2026Lindsay Clancy's lawyer asks judge to investigate juror and check his phone
The attorney wants the court to look at the juror's mobile phone use and answers on questionnaires.
September 22, 2026Watch: Patrick Clancy says he forgives his ex-wife, Lindsay
The ex-husband of a US mother accused of murdering their three children has said he would have been "eaten up inside forever" had he not forgiven her.
September 21, 2026Lindsay Clancy's ex-husband says he forgave her so he would not be 'eaten up inside forever'
Patrick Clancy gives his first interview since his wife's mistrial over the killing of their three young children.
September 21, 2026Watch: Patrick Clancy's new wife describes him as 'selfless father'
The couple spoke out for the first time since Lindsay Clancy's murder trial in an interview with BBC's US partner CBS.
September 18, 2026Lindsay Clancy holdout juror had no doubt she deliberately killed her children
It is the first time the juror, who refused to side with the others and acquit Clancy, has spoken publicly about his decision.
September 18, 2026'Emotional rollercoaster' - Lindsay Clancy jurors speak out on what led to mistrial
The three jurors said after 40 hours, a lone male juror wouldn't agree with the rest of the panel to find Clancy not guilty by reason of insanity.
September 9, 2026Lindsay Clancy's lawyer hopes for deal with prosecutors after mistrial
During an appearance on Good Morning America, Kevin Reddington also asked Trump to pardon Clancy.
September 8, 2026How might Lindsay Clancy’s case have unfolded in another country?
The US mother was on trial for strangling her three children. In other western countries, there’s a specific law for mums who kill their young children.
September 5, 2026Lindsay Clancy murder trial has divided US on whether she's victim or criminal
Some say the case shed light on the mental health struggles of mothers, while others argue it's no excuse for murder.
September 5, 2026How the Lindsay Clancy trial gripped America - and ultimately fell apart
A Massachusetts judge has declared a mistrial in the murder case against the US mother after jurors were unable to reach a unanimous verdict.
September 5, 2026Mistrial declared in Lindsay Clancy murder case, after jury deadlocks
The mistrial now puts the murder case - and Clancy's future - in limbo as to whether she will be held criminally liable in the deaths of her three kids.
September 4, 2026Explainer: What's next for Lindsay Clancy after mistrial? - reuters.com
Explainer: What's next for Lindsay Clancy after mistrial? reuters.com
September 4, 2026Watch: Inside court as judge declares a mistrial in Lindsay Clancy case
The BBC’s Ione Wells was in the courtroom as the case of the US mother accused of murdering her three children fell apart.
September 4, 2026Lindsay Clancy trial the latest high-profile murder case for Judge William Sullivan - reuters.com
Lindsay Clancy trial the latest high-profile murder case for Judge William Sullivan reuters.com
September 4, 2026Throwing papers, hurling a ninja star - Lindsay Clancy lawyer creates courtroom spectacles
Kevin Reddington has transfixed audiences defending the US mother accused of killing her children.
September 4, 2026What happens next after Lindsay Clancy's murder case ends in a mistrial?
The US mother accused of murder is likely to remain in a mental health facility as lawyers weigh their next steps.
September 4, 2026Deadlocked jury in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial to deliberate for seventh day - Reuters
Deadlocked jury in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial to deliberate for seventh day Reuters
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September 4, 2026Watch: Inside court as Lindsay Clancy's lawyer asks judge to remove juror
The jury now faces a seventh day of deliberations in the triple-murder trial.
September 4, 2026Tensions flare as judge declines to remove juror in Lindsay Clancy trial
The defence lawyer is upset after the judge decides not to remove a holdout in the triple murder case.
September 4, 2026Deadlocked jury in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial deliberates for sixth day - Reuters
Deadlocked jury in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial deliberates for sixth day Reuters
September 3, 2026Watch: Jury still unable to reach unanimous decision in Lindsay Clancy case
For a second time in two days, jurors told the judge they could not agree on a verdict in the murder trial.
September 2, 2026Jury in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial remains deadlocked, judge says keep deliberating - Reuters
Jury in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial remains deadlocked, judge says keep deliberating Reuters
September 2, 2026Woman charged with juror intimidation in Lindsay Clancy trial
Dawn Light is accused of taking photos of jurors outside the Plymouth courthouse, a practice prohibited by the court.
September 2, 2026Watch: BBC inside court as jury in Lindsay Clancy trial deadlocked
Clancy is facing murder charges for killing her three children at their family home in 2023.
September 1, 2026Jurors in Lindsay Clancy trial deadlocked but judge asks them to keep trying
The Massachusetts mother is facing murder charges for killing her three children at their family home in 2023.
September 1, 2026Jury in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial says it is deadlocked; deliberations continue - Reuters
Jury in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial says it is deadlocked; deliberations continue Reuters
September 1, 2026The jury's options in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial
Jurors have five options before them as they decide the fate of the former nurse charged with killing her three children.
August 31, 2026Jury deliberating in trial of Lindsay Clancy, US woman accused of killing her children
Prosecutors argued Clancy made a calculated decision to murder the children, while the defence argued that she was suffering from postpartum psychosis.
August 27, 2026Lindsay Clancy's 'mind was gone' when she killed her children, her lawyer says at trial's end - Reuters
Lindsay Clancy's 'mind was gone' when she killed her children, her lawyer says at trial's end Reuters
August 27, 2026Key moments from Lindsay Clancy's five-week trial over children's killings
Closing arguments are about to start in a trial which has drawn global attention to the rare condition postpartum psychosis.
August 27, 2026Lindsay Clancy suffering 'command hallucination' when she killed children, court hears
The defence brought their final witness - a forensic psychiatrist - to the stand to testify about the effects of postpartum psychosis.
August 22, 2026Why is postpartum psychosis central in the Lindsay Clancy trial?
Lindsay Clancy's defence argues that Clancy was suffering from postpartum psychosis when she killed her children. She has pleaded not guilty to murder.
August 20, 2026What is postpartum psychosis and why is it central in the Lindsay Clancy trial?
Clancy is accused of killing her three children in Massachusetts in 2023 and her defence team point to severe postpartum mental illness.
August 19, 2026Lindsay Clancy's trial puts postpartum psychosis on the map
Postpartum psychosis is a psychiatric emergency that can involve mania, depression, hallucinations and delusions.
August 19, 2026Lindsay Clancy's family testify in murder trial
Clancy's mother, sister and former mother-in-law have testified in court as the trial continues.
August 19, 2026Lindsay Clancy begged for help before her children's killings, mother-in-law testifies
Lindsay Clancy has admitted killing her daughter and two sons but has pleaded not guilty to murder, saying she was experiencing postpartum psychosis.
August 18, 2026'Blood everywhere' - Clancy's ex-husband testifies in children murder trial
Patrick Clancy recounts the harrowing details of the day he returned home to find his three children dead.
July 29, 2026US mother's mental health spiralled before her children's murders, ex-husband says
Prosecutors say Lindsay Clancy "knew exactly what she was doing" and made a "calculated" decision to kill her three small children.
July 27, 2026Trial opens for US mum who says postpartum issues led her to killing own children
Lindsay Clancy's lawyer and her husband say she suffered hallucinations and delusions after giving birth.
July 21, 2026