Massachusetts town in Plymouth County, suburb of Boston area
Lindsay Clancy's trial opens in Plymouth as prosecutors argue premeditated killings of her three children, while her defense contends postpartum psychosis. Jurors will weigh mental state against intent amid extensive testimony and competing medical expert views.
Lindsay Clancy faces murder charges in the January 2023 deaths of her three children. Prosecutors say she acted intentionally; the defense argues postpartum psychosis compromised her criminal responsibility. The trial has featured psychiatrists detailing her mental state, medication changes, and the family’s diaries.
Dimone Fleming has been found not responsible by mental disease or defect for the deaths of her two children in a Bronx shelter. Psychiatrists say she was in a psychotic state during the killings. She will remain in custody for psychiatric evaluation, with next court steps set for Sept. 18.