Holdout Juror in Lindsay Clancy Trial Goes into Hiding Amid Threats

The sole holdout juror in the Lindsay Clancy trial has gone into hiding following online doxxing and threats, according to his attorney. The juror, identified by NewsNation as Michael P. Desronvil, has left his Massachusetts home and is now in a secure, undisclosed location in Northern New England, his lawyer, Edward Andrew Paltzik, stated.

Paltzik characterized his client as an "American Hero and Champion of Justice" and vowed to hold those who "viciously attacked" Desronvil accountable. Desronvil, a supporter of former President Donald Trump, believes the United States is the "greatest country in the world" and cherishes the Constitution, Paltzik added.

A crowdfunding campaign established to support Desronvil, covering "security, lawyers, and lost work," has raised over $280,000. The campaign's organizers praised Desronvil for his stance, suggesting he refused to acquit Clancy based on the evidence rather than her defense of mental illness.

Desronvil told NewsNation that he "didn't have any doubts" about Clancy's guilt, disputing earlier remarks from the jury foreperson. He explained that during deliberations, he felt his attempts to explain his doubts based on the evidence were frequently interrupted. Desronvil stated that he believed Clancy "knew exactly what she was doing and planned" to kill her three children: Cora, five; Dawson, three; and eight-month-old Callan.

In an interview with Ray Marcel of Fugitive TV, Desronvil reiterated his belief that Clancy "knew right from wrong" and was sane at the time of the killings. Marcel reported that Desronvil felt compelled to speak out after other jurors allegedly slandered him in the media, calling some of their statements "either not the whole truth, the half-truth, or outright lies."

A judge declared a mistrial earlier this month after the jury deadlocked 11-1. Prosecutors have not yet announced whether they will retry Clancy or offer a plea deal. Clancy admitted to strangling her children but pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity, claiming she suffered from postpartum psychosis and was overmedicated.

Since the mistrial, Desronvil's personal information has been released online, and he has reportedly faced death threats. Marcel claimed Desronvil felt the backlash was partly because he is a "black Republican" and was stunned by the vitriol he encountered.

Details of past allegations against Desronvil, including domestic violence and assault, have also surfaced. NBC Boston reported on domestic violence allegations stemming from a dispute with his ex-wife, for which he was arrested in 2021 but not prosecuted. Desronvil reportedly told Marcel that these allegations arose from a "fraudulent marriage" and were made in retaliation after he filed for divorce. Court documents also reportedly indicate allegations of assault against his nephew in 2025, for which he was also not prosecuted.

Desronvil reportedly stated that the jury deliberations did not begin with a unanimous stance from the outset. He claimed that initially, only eight jurors favored acquittal, with two undecided, and at least one other juror initially agreeing with his position. However, this other juror ultimately changed their vote, which Desronvil attributed possibly to pressure from the rest of the jury.

During over 40 hours of deliberations, Desronvil reportedly used a water bottle and a piece of string to demonstrate the force Clancy would have used to strangle her children, likening the bottle to their "little necks" to illustrate his point. He remained convinced of Clancy's guilt, stating he felt "she was sane by the preparation she did" before committing the murders.