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Mom Charged in Children's Deaths Appears in Court
19 Jun
Summary
- Lindsay Clancy appeared in court for trial motions regarding her children's deaths.
- Jurors will be permitted to visit the home where the alleged crime occurred.
- The defense intends to pursue an insanity defense, citing postpartum psychosis.
Lindsay Clancy, who faces charges for the murders of her three young children, appeared at Plymouth County Courthouse on Thursday, June 18, for pre-trial motions. The court heard several arguments, with a key ruling allowing jurors to visit the home where the alleged crimes took place. This visit is considered necessary by prosecutors to understand the scope of the case.
The judge deferred a decision on the admissibility of a 911 call made by Clancy's husband, Patrick, who discovered the scene. Clancy's attorney indicated minimal grounds to object to its admission. The defense has announced plans to seek an insanity defense, attributing Clancy's actions to postpartum psychosis, exacerbated by 15 medications prescribed for depression.
Prosecutors contend that Clancy deliberately planned the killings. Her trial is slated to commence on July 20. Clancy's husband has publicly stated his forgiveness for his wife.
