Timeline 2022 – 2026
Verified chronology from McLean discharge through January 2023, indictments, civil filing and the 2026 jury verdict.
Lindsay born, Wallingford, CT
Born Lindsay Marie Clancy in Wallingford, CT. Later Quinnipiac University, Wallingford upbringing.
Marriage, Duxbury, MA
Marries Patrick Clancy; settle in Duxbury, MA. Later labor-and-delivery nurse at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Cora born
Daughter Cora Clancy born. Later postpartum anxiety before returning to work, recovers via lifestyle + therapy.
Dawson born
Son Dawson born. Again postpartum anxiety, improves with therapy, exercise, meditation.
Callan born
Third child Callan born. Lindsay employed at MGH. Mental health deteriorates in months after birth (defense/civil filings); prosecutors dispute legal insanity.
Summer together, appears well
Family with relatives, Lindsay runs two 5Ks, appears happy/energetic. Patrick at home on leave.
Patrick returns to work remotely
Lindsay becomes primary weekday caregiver for 3 children. Return-to-work anxiety begins.
Searches Dr. Jennifer Tufts
Online search for psychiatrist Jennifer Tufts; schedules Sep 15 appointment.
First psychiatric appointment, Zoloft prescribed
Dr. Tufts: chronic GAD + chronic adjustment disorder, depressed mood. Prescribed sertraline (Zoloft) 25→50 mg (waited ~2 weeks).
Severe worsening on Zoloft 50 mg
Insomnia, depression, fog, racing thoughts, paranoia about suicidal thoughts, fear of being alone. Reported to Tufts.
ER, severe insomnia → Trazodone
Emergency department for severe insomnia; prescribed trazodone (ineffective).
Psychiatry, bipolar considered
Jolotta notes SSRI risk in bipolar (rapid cycling). Zoloft stopped after 50 mg night of no sleep.
Julie Paul, Prozac
South Shore Perinatal, Nurse Julie Paul prescribes fluoxetine (Prozac); one marijuana gummy for sleep reported.
Ambien / Remeron / Klonopin
Three meds prescribed same day after 4 days Prozac worsened insomnia (second activation, red flag).
Seroquel (quetiapine) started, EPDS 17
Jollotta: postpartum anxiety + adjustment insomnia, EPDS 17/30. Seroquel prescribed. Later suicidal ideation + auditory hallucinations reported.
Sleepless, intrusive thoughts, no voices yet
Not sleeping, “horrible intrusive thoughts” (wanting not to be alive). Denies hearing voices to Jollotta. Suicide plan/intent fluctuated.
Valium 2.5 + Seroquel 200, EPDS 20, partial program planned
Liked sleep help, hated waking feel. Extremely depressed, stopped driving. EPDS 20. Partial hospitalization planned.
Women & Infants day program, passive suicidal ideation
Voluntarily enters Women & Infants day program; reports passive suicidal ideation after Seroquel.
Photo from MGH bed → McLean admission
Photographed in MGH bed before McLean inpatient admission.
Women & Infants Center, Providence
Evaluated at Women & Infants Center for Women’s Behavioral Health; journal notes resentment toward older children re: Callan.
Inpatient psychiatric treatment, discharge Jan 10
Admitted ~Jan 5, treated, discharged Jan 10. Prosecution: denied harming self/others at discharge. Defense: remained seriously ill. Tufts diagnoses MDD moderate Jan 6.
Morning photo exchange, Dawson dressed himself
Patrick texts Dawson photo (8:17 AM); Lindsay replies with Cora photo at doctor appointment (5-year physical). Both appear normal.
Maps and takeout setup, Apple Maps timing
4:02 Miralax search, Apple Maps Duxbury→restaurant, 4:13 ThreeV Plymouth searched. 4:53 text “I didn’t cook anything, it’s been a long day. Any chance you want to do takeout from ThreeV?”, helps estimate Patrick away time (disputed planning vs routine).
Patrick leaves, 54-minute window
Patrick leaves Duxbury home to pick up Pedia-Lax and takeout. Lindsay alone with Cora, Dawson, Callan. Prosecutors allege basement strangling with exercise resistance bands (Cora/Dawson first, then Callan), then wrist/neck cuts + second-story jump → paralysis.
Patrick at CVS → ThreeV, surveillance timestamps
5:32:32–5:37:08 CVS children’s aisle + register, 5:34 call to Lindsay (14 sec), 5:54:14–5:55:01 ThreeV entry/payment (AmEx). Driving calc: 3 min home→CVS, 8 min CVS→ThreeV, 9 min back.
Return, 911, basement discovery
6:00 Patrick finds house quiet, locked bedroom, blood, open window, Lindsay injured outside (“tried to kill myself jumping”). 6:09 asks “Where are kids?” → “In the basement.” Enters, finds children with exercise bands, removes, attempts CPR. 6:11 Duxbury Police + EMS respond; hear screaming.
Pronouncements, Callan critical
Cora/Dawson to Beth Israel Deaconess Plymouth, Callan to Boston Children’s, Lindsay to Boston hospital. 7:28 PM Dawson & Cora pronounced; Callan critical, flown.
Search warrants, home + forensic exam
3 AM affidavit (murder, strangulation) → 4:50 AM execution: Ring/Nest cameras, ThreeV receipt, Toshiba drive, Pedia-Lax, baby monitor, journal, McLean paperwork, meds, tablets, pink iPhones, workout bands, belts, knife. 6:21 PM forensic photos + fingernail swabs at Brigham.
Callan dies, triple homicide; Apple device warrant
Callan dies Boston Children’s; case becomes triple homicide, third murder charge added. 9:30 AM Apple device warrant (search, location, health/fitness).
Extubation, Chaplain Cavanaugh statement
At Brigham, upon extubation Lindsay tells Chaplain Sheila Cavanaugh: “I am so glad my children are safe”, defense: altruistic delusion; prosecution: timing disputed. Chaplain visited 200+ times.
Voice claim + arraignment
Feb 6: via psychologist call, Lindsay tells Patrick of “moment of psychosis,” male voice: “kill the kids and yourself, last chance.” Feb 7: video arraignment, not guilty 3× murder, 3× strangulation; Judge Canavan holds in medical facility.
Grand jury indictment, 2383CR00198
Plymouth grand jury indicts 3× murder + 3× strangulation. Evidence: 54-min window, exercise bands, Apple Maps, fitness data.
Superior Court arraignment, held at Tewksbury
At Tewksbury State Hospital, not guilty 3× murder/ strangulation, held without bail.
Boston Marathon, Patrick for Children’s
Patrick runs 128th Boston Marathon In memory of Cora, Dawson & Callan, raises >$75k for Boston Children’s.
HEARD Foundation founded
Patrick + sisters Erin Donahue, Laura Sullivan found HEARD Foundation for perinatal mental health.
Change of venue denied
Denied move out of Plymouth County; stays at Plymouth Superior Court; trial later set July 20, 2026.
Civil malpractice filed, Norfolk 2682CV000081
Lindsay (and Patrick separately) file Norfolk Superior suits vs 8+ providers (Tufts, Jollotta, Aster, South Shore, McLean, Women & Infants), negligent polypharmacy, failure to diagnose bipolar, loss of consortium. Expert Spinelli: Bipolar I severe with psychosis, postpartum onset.
Bifurcated trial denied
Judge Sullivan denies separate stages for acts vs criminal responsibility; single trial, evidence overlaps.
Final pretrial, graphic evidence, 911
Allows selected autopsy/crime-scene photos + Patrick 911 call; defense may leave for graphic testimony. Held at Tewksbury.
Strangulation charges dismissed as duplicative
Prosecutors dismiss 3 strangulation counts; 3× first-degree murder remain.
PPD/PPP lay testimony excluded
Women with lived PPD/PPP cannot testify to personal experience to prove Lindsay’s condition; experts remain.
Jury selection, 130 summoned, 18 seated (12+6)
Trial expected 6–8 weeks; 200 witnesses identified. Lindsay wheelchair, not guilty via lack of criminal responsibility (PPP).
Sequester + 911/autopsy restriction
Sullivan restricts recording/sharing of 911 call + autopsy photos (courtroom only) and sequesters witnesses.
Opening statements + Patrick begins
Sprague: planning (ThreeV to create window). Reddington: acknowledges killings, argues PPP + bipolar + polypharmacy, criminal responsibility is issue. Patrick starts.
Patrick continued + police
Medication timeline, McLean, surveillance timeline, discovery. Duxbury officers: scene, bands, basement, EMS.
Troopers, crime scene, jury view
Troopers McKelligan/Chiachio: warrants, iPhone, meds, bands. July 31 view: 47 Summer St, CVS, ThreeV, emergency physicians.
Brigham physicians + journals
Spinal surgery/ICU, medical condition, journals introduced (anxiety, intrusive thoughts, deterioration).
Day 17, Chaplain Cavanaugh
200+ visits, extubation statement “I am so glad my children are safe”, altruistic delusion vs prosecution timing.
Days 20–21, Experts Heilbrun / Saathoff / Resnick
Heilbrun (prosecution): criminally responsible, “out of love.” Saathoff (rebuttal, FBI BAU): voice unconvincing. Resnick (defense, filicide): clearly psychotic, command hallucinations, “last chance.”
Closing arguments + jury instructions + deliberations begin, no verdict
Judge Sullivan charges on first/second degree, manslaughter, McHoul, involuntary intoxication. Sprague + Reddington close. Jury of 12 sent to deliberate late afternoon. Deliberations to continue Aug 29. No verdict as of Aug 31.