Jury deliberations begin in Lindsay Clancy murder trial after her attorney blames medical system
The state concludes: ‘This wasn’t a woman suffering from a lack of care’ or ‘a lack of resources’
TL;DR
- The jury is deliberating whether Lindsay Clancy is criminally responsible for the deaths of her three children.
- Clancy's defense claims she was suffering from postpartum psychosis, rendering her not criminally responsible.
- Prosecutors argue her actions were planned and deliberate, citing evidence like her husband's errand timing.
- Clancy's attorney highlighted her suicide attempt as proof of her severe mental distress.
- Prosecutors stated Clancy had access to ample care and resources and concealed her thoughts due to fear of separation from her children.
- The trial has brought renewed attention to postpartum mental healthcare nationwide.