- Patrick Clancy took the stand Monday at the murder trial of his former wife, Lindsay Clancy, facing her for the first time since she killed their three children in 2023.
- The trial, which could stretch up to two months, has drawn national attention for the unfathomable crime alleged — a mother’s slaying of her three young children.
- Plymouth Assistant District Attorney Shanan Buckingham began the prosecution’s opening statement by mentioning each of the children by name, stating, 'We are here, ladies and gentlemen, because they are not.'
- Buckingham described how Lindsay Clancy created time to strangle all three children to death in the basement before attempting to end her own life.
- Lindsay Clancy was seriously injured and remains paralyzed after her suicide attempt.
Lindsay Clancy, 35, is on trial for the murder of her three children, Cora, Dawson, and Callan, in a case that has captivated national attention. The prosecution, led by Plymouth Assistant District Attorney Shanan Buckingham, opened with a poignant reminder of the tragedy: 'We are here, ladies and gentlemen, because they are not.'134567
During the trial, Patrick Clancy recounted the harrowing moment he discovered his children dead in the basement of their home after returning from picking up food. He found them strangled to death by Lindsay, who had meticulously planned the crime by sending him out to create time for the act. Buckingham detailed how Lindsay looked up the distance to the restaurant before sending Patrick away, indicating a chilling premeditation.
After the murders, Lindsay attempted to take her own life, resulting in serious injuries that left her paralyzed. Despite acknowledging her actions, she pleads not guilty by reason of insanity, a defense that will be central to the trial's proceedings. Patrick Clancy noted that his wife had expressed suicidal thoughts multiple times in late 2022, adding a layer of complexity to the case. The trial is expected to last up to two months, as the prosecution and defense navigate the tragic circumstances surrounding this unfathomable crime.2
“The trial could last up to two months and has garnered national attention due to the shocking nature of the crime. Assistant District Attorney Shanan Buckingham emphasized the gravity of the situation, stating, 'We are here, ladies and gentlemen, because they are not,' as she recounted the tragic events.”
The Boston Globe
