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Lindsay Clancy trial: Tensions flare as defense blames 1 juror for deadlock

PHOTO: Lindsay Clancy looks at jurors as Judge Sullivan asks them to start deliberations in the triple murder trial of the Duxbury mother in Plymouth Superior Court, in Plymouth, Massachusetts, September 3, 2026.
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Deadlock in Lindsay Clancy trial 'not surprising,' jury consultant says
By Peter Charalambous, Mason Leib, Melanie Schmitz, Tonya Simpson, Aaron Katersky, Marwa Mouaki
Last Updated: September 3, 2026, 9:10 PM

Jury deliberations are underway in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mom who killed her three young children while in the family's home on Jan. 24, 2023.

Clancy’s defense attorney claims she was suffering from postpartum psychosis when she strangled her children and attempted to take her own life. Prosecutors argue that Clancy -- who has pleaded not guilty to three counts of first-degree murder -- is criminally responsible for her children's deaths.

If she is found guilty, Clancy could face life in prison without parole. If found not criminally responsible for the three murder charges, she will be sent to a state mental health facility.

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Key Headlines

  • Judge asks jury to continue deliberating after they are unable to reach verdict
  • Judge addresses court after woman arrested for allegedly trying to photograph jury
  • Jury reports they are deadlocked for a 2nd time
  • Judge reiterates instructions to jury
  • Defense attorney says 1 juror refusing to follow instructions
Here's how the news is developing.

Sep 03, 2026 9:10 PM

Jurors sent home for the day

Jurors have concluded a sixth day of deliberations with no verdict.

The judge said he would excuse them until 9 a.m. Friday and speak to them at that point.

PHOTO: Judge William Sullivan address the court during an afternoon session in the triple murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, the Duxbury mother in Plymouth Superior Court, in Plymouth, Massachusetts, September 3, 2026.
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Judge William Sullivan address the court during an afternoon session in the triple murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, the Duxbury mother in Plymouth Superior Court, in Plymouth, Massachusetts, September 3, 2026.
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The jury has deliberated for 36 hours so far.

As jurors filed out of the courtroom, Lindsay Clancy looked on.

Clancy's family left the courtroom carrying a box of letters her attorney Kevin Reddington said were messages of support from around the world.


Sep 03, 2026 9:09 PM

Defense attorney says 1 juror refusing to follow instructions

In open court, defense attorney Kevin Reddington said there is one juror who is refusing to adhere to Judge William Sullivan's instructions. He has asked the judge to remove the juror who is refusing to listen.

PHOTO: Kevin Reddington, attorney for Lindsay Clancy addresses Judge William Sullivan during an afternoon session in the courtroom in the triple murder trial of the Duxbury mother in Plymouth Superior Court, in Plymouth, Massachusetts, September 3, 2026.
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Kevin Reddington, attorney for Lindsay Clancy, addresses Judge William Sullivan during an afternoon session in the courtroom in the triple murder trial of the Duxbury mother in Plymouth Superior Court, in Plymouth, Massachusetts, September 3, 2026.
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"I don't feel it is proper for me to side with one side or the other in deliberations," Sullivan said.

It appears that is what Sullivan polled the jury about, whether they can adhere to the instructions.


Sep 03, 2026 7:37 PM

Judge reiterates instructions to jury

Judge William Sullivan told the jury, "You are required to follow my instructions on the law as I gave them."

Sullivan reiterated his instruction about reasonable doubt.

He then returned jurors to their deliberations.



Sep 03, 2026 7:19 PM

Judge polling jurors at sidebar

The judge is polling the jurors individually at sidebar.

Clancy is present while this occurs.

It was preceded by a disagreement between the two parties.


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