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Clancy Trial: Mental Health vs. Criminal Responsibility | Boston News
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Lindsay Clancy stands trial for the chilling murder of her three young children, admitting to the killings but claiming she was driven by severe postpartum psychosis and auditory hallucinations. Her former husband, Patrick, broke down in court, recalling their joyful family life — a stark contrast to the horror of January’s tragedy. Prosecutors argue she was fully aware and rational when she strangled her children, while the defense paints a picture of a woman overwhelmed by polypharmacy and mental illness. Clancy, now paralyzed after a suicide attempt, could face a psychiatric hospital stay if found not guilty by reason of insanity — but prosecutors insist she was criminally responsible. The trial’s emotional and legal battle continues as both sides lay out their cases.
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