Lindsay Clancy Defense Seeks Mistrial Over Prosecutor's Question
A prosecution rebuttal witness testified Monday that Lindsay Clancy has bipolar disorder — a finding that conflicts with another prosecution expert's testimony from the day before.
- 3 children — Callan, Dawson, and Cora, ages 8 months to 5 years — were killed in January 2023.
- Heilbrun examined Clancy over 3 days and diagnosed her with bipolar 2 disorder.
- Dr. Avram Mack, testifying Friday, found no evidence of bipolar disorder or psychosis.
- 2 weeks before the killings, Clancy reported insomnia — not hallucinations — during a psychiatric hospital stay.
Why it matters: Clancy's attorney Kevin Reddington does not dispute she killed the children. He argues she had postpartum psychosis and should not be held criminally responsible.
- Prosecutors say she planned the killings and sent her husband out of the house on errands beforehand.
- Reddington also argues prescribed antidepressants worsened her condition.
How 12 sources split on this story
Where they split: Both prosecution rebuttal experts agree Clancy had a major depressive episode, but they directly contradict each other on whether she had bipolar disorder or psychosis.
Center coverage, 4 sources: The center presents the conflicting expert testimony as a factual standoff, focusing on what the jury will ultimately have to resolve.
PBS NewsHour1hWATCH: Forensic psychologist testifies that Lindsay Clancy has bipolar disorder
Associated Press4hLindsay Clancy didn't have acute psychosis when she killed her 3 children, psychologist saysYNYahoo News4hA psychologist at Lindsay Clancy's murder trial says she has bipolar disorderLeft coverage, 4 sources: The left emphasizes Clancy's documented mental health struggles and the complexity of her diagnoses, lending weight to the defense's postpartum psychosis narrative.
The Independent2hLindsay Clancy has bipolar disorder, psychologist says at trialBosBoston.com9hLivestream: Lindsay Clancy murder trial continues with prosecution rebuttal expert on the stand
CNN2hPsychologist doubtful of Lindsay Clancy’s hallucination claim as judge denies defense request for mistrialTBGThe Boston Globe18hLindsay Clancy case: What to expect in final days of testimonyRight coverage, 4 sources: The right highlights prosecutorial cross-examination of expert credibility, including questions about the expert's consulting fees.
Boston Herald10hWatch Live: Lindsay Clancy trial, Day 19, with updates from court
Daily Mail3hLindsay Clancy lawyer asks judge to declare a MISTRIAL over prosecutor's very pointed question about 'mortal sin'
The Post Millennial1hBREAKING: Judge denies mistrial motion from Lindsay Clancy defense team
The Washington Times1hLindsay Clancy didn't have acute psychosis when she killed her 3 children, psychologist saysWhat’s next: Closing arguments are expected later this week after rebuttal testimony concludes.
- Jurors will weigh conflicting expert diagnoses at the core of the criminal responsibility question.
- Will any additional rebuttal witnesses testify before closing arguments?
- How will jurors weigh directly contradictory diagnoses from two prosecution-called experts?