- Lindsay Clancy's murder trial ended in a mistrial.
- During the hearing, defense attorney Kevin Reddington asked Judge William Sullivan for an acquittal, arguing that there was not enough evidence to prove that the 36-year-old former nurse killed her three young children.
- Prosecutor Shanan Buckingham called the argument 'laughable.'
- Judge Sullivan took motions under advisement; no final rulings were made during the hearing.
- The next hearing is set for Nov. 2.
- Reddington argued that the case is based on speculation, asking, "Where is the admission? Where does she say that she did this?"
- No final rulings were made on Tuesday, which means the question of insufficient evidence still stands.
Lindsay Clancy returned to court on Tuesday for the first time since a mistrial was declared in her murder case, where she is accused of killing her three children in January 2023. The jury was deadlocked after nearly 40 hours of deliberation, with 11 jurors believing she was not guilty.1
During the hearing, defense attorney Kevin Reddington requested an acquittal, arguing that there was insufficient evidence to prove Clancy's guilt. He stated, "This entire case is based on speculation. Where is the admission? Where does she say that she did this?" In contrast, prosecutor Shanan Buckingham dismissed the defense's claims as "laughable."2367
Clancy admitted to killing her children—Cora, 5; Dawson, 3; and 8-month-old Callan—using exercise bands, but her defense contends she was suffering from bipolar disorder and postpartum psychosis, which impaired her understanding of her actions. Prosecutors argue she planned the killings and should be held fully responsible.
The judge has taken the motions under advisement, with the next hearing set for Nov. 2. Prosecutors are still deciding whether to retry Clancy or pursue other options, including lesser charges or a plea deal. Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy Cruz emphasized, "We are going to do what we can for the children. That is what this case is about."5
“Defense attorney Kevin Reddington argued the case is based on speculation, asking, "Where is the admission?" Prosecutor Shanan Buckingham called the argument "laughable," and Judge William Sullivan set the next hearing for Nov. 2 without ruling.”
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