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The gist
Kevin Reddington rested his defense in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial, arguing postpartum psychosis. The jury will decide if she's criminally responsible for killing her three children.
Background
Lindsay Clancy, a former labor and delivery nurse, is accused of strangling her three young children in January 2023. Her defense, led by Kevin Reddington, does not dispute that she killed them but argues she should not be held criminally responsible due to postpartum psychosis, a rare mental illness. The trial has drawn attention to postpartum mental health issues.
How it unfolded
- Jan 24, 2023Clancy allegedly strangled her three children, Cora, 5, Dawson, 3, and 8-month-old Callan.
- Aug 20, 2026Judge William Sullivan and attorneys discuss jury instructions as the trial proceeds.
- Aug 21, 2026Defense rests its case after presenting testimony about Clancy's mental state.
- Aug 24, 2026Prosecution rebuttal witnesses testify, including a psychologist who says Clancy has bipolar disorder. Defense seeks mistrial after 'mortal sin' comment, which is denied.
- Aug 27, 2026Closing arguments are set to begin.
Who’s saying what
- Defense
- Kevin Reddington argues Clancy had postpartum psychosis and should not be held criminally responsible.
- Prosecution
- Prosecutors say Clancy planned the killings and knew what she was doing was wrong.
- Expert
- Forensic psychiatrist Dr. Avram Mack admits Clancy was in a serious psychiatric state but found no evidence of psychosis.
Still unverified
Clancy's claim that a voice ordered her to kill the children is disputed by prosecution experts.