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Lindsay Clancy Trial: Murder Charges, Postpartum Psychosis Defense

8/10/2026

Summary

Clancy on Trial

Lindsay Clancy is on trial for the January 24, 2023 murders of her three children and faces life.
Prosecutors say she strangled the children with bands and attempted suicide, leaving her paralyzed.
Defense attorney Kevin Reddington argues Clancy suffered postpartum psychosis, which he says negated intent.
Psychiatrist Alia Goodheart testified she saw no psychotic signs during Clancy’s inpatient stay.
Jurors will hear diary entries on insomnia and medication changes when deciding responsibility or commitment.

Summary

Sullivan warns

Judge William Sullivan warned that any “inappropriate or disruptive” comments picked up by microphones will result in removal.
Defense attorney Kevin Reddington claimed a prosecutor was heard on a hot-mic whisper saying “Shut her up” while infant Callan’s autopsy photos were shown, prompting a sidebar.
District Attorney spokesperson Beth Stone said a review showed the phrase was actually “shut it off,” meaning to turn off the image screen.

History

Historical Context

In June 2001 Andrea Yates drowned her five children in Houston, leading to a 2002 conviction that was overturned in 2005 after psychiatrist Park Dietz’s false testimony, and a 2006 verdict of not guilty by reason of insanity. The appellate reversal set evidentiary standards that defense lawyer Kevin Reddington now cites in Lindsay Clancy’s psychosis defense before Judge William Sullivan.

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Clancy on Trial

Lindsay Clancy is on trial for the January 24, 2023 murders of her three children and faces life.
Prosecutors say she strangled the children with bands and attempted suicide, leaving her paralyzed.
Defense attorney Kevin Reddington argues Clancy suffered postpartum psychosis, which he says negated intent.
Psychiatrist Alia Goodheart testified she saw no psychotic signs during Clancy’s inpatient stay.
Jurors will hear diary entries on insomnia and medication changes when deciding responsibility or commitment.

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