Jurors on Thursday heard testimony that Lindsay Clancy wrote in a cellphone note two months before allegedly strangling her three children that she wanted a fourth child and needed a therapist.
Timothy Chiappini, a state trooper, testified about his analysis of Clancy's cellphone, presenting a "journal-like entry" from Nov. 3, 2022. In the note, Clancy, who had given birth six months earlier, expressed a desire for another child but stated, "I need a good therapist before then." She also wrote, "I don’t want Cal to be our last but I have a lot of figuring out to do."
Cora, 5, Dawson, 3, and Callan, 8 months old, were found strangled in their Duxbury, Massachusetts, home on Jan. 24, 2023. Clancy, who was also injured, was subsequently charged with two counts of murder and strangulation. Her defense has previously indicated they would pursue an insanity defense, citing postpartum depression and psychosis.
The prosecution has presented evidence aimed at demonstrating Clancy was aware of her actions. The note, which came to light during the trial, suggests a complex emotional state, including a desire for more children while acknowledging overwhelming challenges and a need for mental health support. This testimony is part of the ongoing trial, where evidence is being presented to the jury to determine the circumstances surrounding the children's deaths.