A new miniseries from The Trial USA podcast is offering an in-depth look at the legal proceedings surrounding the Lindsay Clancy murder trial. The podcast, hosted by Kayla Brantley and featuring reporting by Rachel Sharp, aims to guide listeners through the courtroom drama and provide expert analysis of the case.
Clancy, 36, has admitted to strangling her children Cora, 5, Dawson, 3, and eight-month-old Callan. However, she denies three counts of first-degree murder, asserting that she was suffering from postpartum psychosis and therefore cannot be held criminally responsible for their deaths. The trial is taking place in Plymouth, Massachusetts.
The first episode of the podcast, released on August 19, 2026, focuses on the prosecution's arguments, which were presented over four weeks of evidence. It also analyzes key moments where Clancy's defense team challenged the prosecution's case. This includes discussions of the testimony from Patrick Clancy, Lindsay Clancy's ex-husband. He has publicly stated his forgiveness for his wife's actions and has initiated legal action against her medical providers.
Patrick Clancy testified that he left the family home at his wife's request to collect food and medication. Upon his return, he discovered the bedroom door locked, observed blood in the room, and found the window open. He located his wife in the backyard, lying with a spinal injury. According to his testimony, Lindsay Clancy told him she had attempted suicide. When asked about the children, she indicated they were in the basement. He remained with her until first responders arrived. He then found Cora and Callan lying together with exercise bands around their necks, and Dawson in his office with a band around his neck as well. Cora and Dawson were pronounced dead that evening, while Callan died three days later at Boston Children's Hospital.
Prosecutors have highlighted Google searches made by Clancy five days prior to the killings, in which she reportedly researched the symptoms of postpartum psychosis. They argue these searches indicate she was clear-headed enough to investigate the condition she now claims affected her. The prosecution has also pointed to excerpts from Clancy's diaries, which document her preoccupation with her son's sleep schedule and a log of her medication. Prosecutors interpret these writings as evidence of a clear mind, while Clancy's defense suggests they reveal a mother in distress.
The podcast series aims to break down all the evidence presented in the trial. Listeners can find "The Trial: USA" on various podcast platforms.