US 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.
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"She kept getting worse and worse."
— Patrick Clancy , Other
"This is a woman that did not get the medication, did not get the medical treatment, that she so deserved."
— Kevin Reddington , Other
"This was a woman who acted intentionally, rationally, and swiftly to accomplish a very specific goal – to kill."
— Shanan Buckingham , Other
Key People
The defense lawyer representing Lindsay Clancy.
Lindsay Clancy is a mother charged with killing her three children, allegedly suffering from postpartum psychosis.
Patrick Clancy is the husband of Lindsay Clancy who has publicly expressed his support for her amidst the allegations.
Assistant District Attorney involved in the prosecution of Lindsay Clancy.
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Prosecutors say Lindsay Clancy "knew exactly what she was doing" and made a "calculated" decision to kill her three small children.
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