Lindsay Clancy juror says Patrick Clancy's testimony swayed her decision, reveals more about lone holdout

September 11, 2026 / 9:42 AM EDT / CBS News

Lindsay Clancy juror says Patrick Clancy's testimony swayed her decision, reveals more about lone holdout

TL;DR

  • Juror Paula Devlin found Patrick Clancy's testimony, as well as Dr. Phillip Resnick's, to be highly influential in her decision regarding Lindsay Clancy's responsibility.
  • Devlin described the jury's initial split and the difficulty in convincing the sole holdout juror, who believed Clancy was guilty of murder.
  • The jury leaned towards finding Clancy not responsible, attributing her actions to postpartum psychosis, while prosecutors argued she was aware of right and wrong.
  • Clancy's attorneys have filed a motion to have the mistrial thrown out and Clancy acquitted, citing the holdout juror's refusal to follow instructions.
  • Devlin expressed that justice for the children would be for Clancy to receive the necessary help, rather than walking free.