A mistrial has been declared in the murder case of Lindsay Clancy after a jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict following six weeks of court proceedings and more than 40 hours of deliberation. The deadlock leaves Clancy's criminal liability in the deaths of her three young children unresolved.
Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy Cruz stated that his office would meet with legal teams to determine the next steps, including the possibility of a new trial. "The facts are Lindsay Clancy killed her three children and the evidence suggested to us that she was in control of her actions when she committed those homicides," Cruz said Friday.
Clancy's defense attorney, Kevin Reddington, suggested that a majority of the jury may have favored a verdict in favor of Clancy, with one juror acting as a holdout. The specific positions taken by jurors or discussions within the deliberation room remain unclear.
The case has garnered significant national attention, drawing widespread debate on the subject of postpartum psychosis. Livestreams of the trial, along with testimony from family members and experts, were followed by many. The courtroom was frequently crowded with over 200 members of the media each day, and supporters often gathered outside.
U.S. President Donald Trump commented on the case Friday, calling it a "horrible tragedy." He added, "She did a horrible, horrible thing. Can't be worse." Trump also indicated his expectation of a new trial and that "there'll be a price."