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Worked as labor and delivery nurse at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH)
Mother of three children: Cora (5), Dawson (3), and Callan (8 months)
Married to Patrick Clancy (later divorced after the killings)
Sought treatment for postpartum mental health issues at multiple providers
Admitted to McLean Hospital voluntarily in late 2022
Discharged from McLean Hospital 19 days before the killings (January 5, 2023)
Attempted suicide by jumping from second-story window after the killings
Remains paralyzed from the waist down as a result of the suicide attempt
Bipolar disorder (diagnosed)
Postpartum depression
Postpartum psychosis (defense theory)
Insomnia
Intrusive thoughts of harming children
Anxiety and panic attacks
Difficulty functioning
Reported side effects from medications
Disclosed intrusive thoughts to husband Patrick and mother Paula
Did NOT disclose these intrusive thoughts to mental health providers
Called suicide hotline
Voluntarily admitted to McLean Hospital (December 2022)
Lindsay Clancy strangled all three children with exercise resistance bands
Killed Cora first, then Dawson, then Callan
Attempted suicide by jumping from second-story window after the killings
Patrick Clancy discovered the children when he returned home
First responders found Callan with a faint pulse; he was rushed to the hospital but died
Presented 10 witnesses including family members, mental health experts
Argued she was psychotic at the time of the killings
Expert witness Dr. Phillip Resnick concluded she was "clearly psychotic"
Presented evidence of her mental health history and treatment
Presented 70+ witnesses including ex-husband, first responders, mental health experts
Argued Clancy planned the killings
Expert witness Dr. Kirk Heilbrun concluded she was "criminally responsible"
Dr. Gregory Saathoff (rebuttal) found her account "unconvincing"
No verdict as of Aug 31, 2026; jury deliberating since Aug 28
Possible outcomes: guilty (1st/2nd degree murder), manslaughter, or not guilty by reason of lack of criminal responsibility (McHoul)
"I am so glad my children are safe" (to Chaplain Sheila Cavanaugh, January 31, 2023)
Reported hearing a male voice commanding her to kill her children
Voice allegedly told her: "This is your last chance. Kill the children so you can kill yourself"
Expressed remorse and grief over the killings
Patrick Clancy - Ex-husband
Cora Clancy - Daughter (victim)
Dawson Clancy - Son (victim)
Callan Clancy - Son (victim)
Kevin Reddington - Defense attorney
Dr. Phillip Resnick - Defense expert witness
Dr. Kirk Heilbrun - Prosecution expert witness
Dr. Gregory Saathoff - Prosecution rebuttal witness
Sheila Cavanaugh - Chaplain who visited Clancy
Paula Musgrove - Mother
Allison Ozga - Sister
Massachusetts General Hospital - Former employer
McLean Hospital - Psychiatric facility where admitted
Tewksbury State Hospital - Current facility
Plymouth Superior Court - Trial location
Plymouth County DA - Prosecution
Trial testimony (July-August 2026)
Plymouth County Court documents
Media coverage (Boston Globe, Patriot Ledger)
Expert witness reports
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Lindsay Clancy
- Worked as labor and delivery nurse at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH)
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Crime timeline, full 2022 to 2026
Meds, McLean Jan 5 discharge, Jan 24 hourly
Search warrant affidavits, 299 pages (PDF)
11 warrants, exercise bands, journals
Civil lawsuit, Norfolk 2682CV000081
Malpractice, polypharmacy
Day 21, Dr. Resnick, psychosis
Defense expert, command voice, last chance
Day 20, Dr. Heilbrun and Saathoff
Prosecution experts, criminally responsible
Timeline, interactive 2022 to 2026
48 events, sources per event
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Entity Type: Person (Defendant)
Role: Defendant in Commonwealth v. Lindsay Clancy
DOB: August 19, 1987
Age at Killings: 35
Occupation: Former Labor and Delivery Nurse, Massachusetts General Hospital
Status: Awaiting verdict — jury deliberations began Aug 28, 2026 (no verdict as of Aug 31, 2026)
Current Location: Held pending trial outcome (would be Tewksbury State Hospital only if found not guilty by reason of lack of criminal responsibility)
Background
Mental Health History
Diagnoses
Medications Prescribed
| Medication | Purpose | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Amitriptyline | Antidepressant | Tricyclic antidepressant |
| Trazodone | Antidepressant/Sleep | Serotonin antagonist and reuptake inhibitor |
| Valium (Diazepam) | Anti-anxiety | Benzodiazepine |
| Sertraline (Zoloft) | Antidepressant | SSRI |
| Seroquel (Quetiapine) | Antipsychotic | Atypical antipsychotic |
Reported Symptoms
Key Events Timeline
Pre-Killings
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2022 (multiple) | Sought treatment from OB-GYN and psychiatrist for postpartum symptoms |
| December 2022 | Voluntarily admitted to McLean Hospital |
| January 5, 2023 | Discharged from McLean Hospital against medical advice |
Day of Killings (January 24, 2023)
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| ~4:00 PM | Patrick Clancy left for Walgreens to pick up prescription |
| ~5:10 PM | Lindsay Clancy called 911 to report missing children |
| ~5:15 PM | Patrick Clancy called 911, reporting children missing |
| ~5:30 PM | First responders arrived; Callan found with faint pulse |
| ~5:30 PM | Lindsay Clancy found outside after jumping from second-story window |
| ~5:45 PM | All three children transported to hospital |
Post-Killings & Trial
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| January 24, 2023 | All three children declared dead; Lindsay Clancy arrested and charged |
| July 29 – Aug 28, 2026 | Jury trial in Plymouth Superior Court |
| Aug 28, 2026 | Closing arguments; jury instructions; deliberations began |
| As of Aug 31, 2026 | No verdict — deliberations pending |
The Killings
Trial (July-August 2026)
Did Not Testify
Lindsay Clancy did not testify during the trial.
Defense Case
Prosecution Case
Verdict — Pending
Legal Representation
| Role | Attorney |
|---|---|
| Defense Attorney | Kevin Reddington (Quincy, MA) |
| Lead Prosecutor | ADA Jennifer Sprague (Plymouth County) |
| Co-Prosecutor | ADA Shanan Buckingham (Plymouth County) |
| Presiding Judge | Judge William Sullivan (Plymouth Superior Court) |
Civil Lawsuits
1. Lindsay Clancy v. Medical Providers - Filed civil lawsuit against medical providers for malpractice
2. Patrick Clancy v. Medical Providers - Separate civil lawsuit filed by ex-husband
Key Quotes
Related Entities
Sources
Sources: cross-referenced from timeline (48 events), transcripts (YouTube-linked, 14), filings (35) and glossary (73). See related records above for direct links to files and transcript parts.