Judge tells Lindsay Clancy jury to keep deliberating after they can’t reach a unanimous decision
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PLYMOUTH, Massachusetts — The jury in the Lindsay Clancy case says it’s unable to reach a decision and is deadlocked.
Jurors sent Judge William Sullivan a note Tuesday morning about an hour after they began deliberations for the fourth day.
“I’ve got your question and the question is after many hours of deliberation, we are unable to come to a unamunous decision,” Sullivan said after calling the parties and jurors back into the courtroom. “I know that this was a long trial. I know there are over 80 witnesses, there were over 300 exhibits, but because of that, I’m going to ask you to go back out, keeping in mind all the instructions I gave you, and continue deliberations at this time.”
Clancy, 36, doesn’t deny strangling her three children but says postpartum psychosis led to her actions. Prosecutors argue she knew what she was doing. Clancy has pleaded not guilty by reason of lack of criminal responsibility.
The jury could convict her of murder or manslaughter, or acquit her if jurors believe her deteriorating mental health was to blame. A conviction could lead to a life prison sentence. If she is acquitted, a judge could still order her confined to a mental health facility if an evaluation determines she is a danger to the public.
Watch livestream of the proceedings here.