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Judge Extends Indefinite Sealing of Juror Identities After Lindsay Clancy Mistrial
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Core Event – Indefinite Impoundment of Juror List
On September 4, 2026, Plymouth Superior Court Judge William Sullivan declared a mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy triple-murder case after the 12-person jury remained deadlocked 11-1.
Background & Context
Lindsay Clancy, a former labor-and-delivery nurse, pleaded not guilty to three counts of first-degree murder, asserting postpartum psychosis as a defense. After roughly seven days of deliberation (about 38 hours), the jury could not reach a unanimous verdict because a single juror voted to convict.
The holdout juror has been identified in media reports as Michael P. Desronvil, a 48-year-old Bridgewater resident. Court documents show he was subject to a civil restraining order from a 2021 domestic-violence allegation and faced an eviction for unpaid rent during the trial.
Data & Statistics
- Jury composition: 12 jurors (9 women, 3 men).
- Verdict split: 11 jurors favored a not-guilty-by-reason-of-insanity finding; 1 juror voted to convict.
- Deliberation length: approximately 38 hours over seven days.
- Public fundraising: a GiveSendGo campaign for the holdout juror raised $191,802 as of September 15, 2026.
Official Statements & Responses
Judge Sullivan emphasized juror safety, noting “There have been identifications of jurors and their personal information without their permission” and warning of “immediate and irreparable injury” if the list were released.
Criticism & Opposition
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis offered “asylum” to the holdout juror, accusing media outlets of a smear campaign:
> “A man objected to allowing a woman to kill her three young kids and get away with it, so NBC is trying to smear that juror, whose identity should be protected.” — Gov. Ron DeSantis
On-the-Ground Reports
Juror Paula Devlin told Fox News her not-guilty-by-reason-of-insanity vote was meant to “change something” for other women and families. Foreperson Roni Carlson recalled the moment the holdout expressed doubt, saying she began filling out the necessary forms.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Media accounts differ on Desronvil’s legal background. Some say the 2021 domestic-violence charge was dismissed; others note an active restraining order against his teenage nephew through August 2026. CBS News analyst Caroline Polisi warned that “it’s unlikely we will find out whether the juror made misrepresentations unless there is an official court-sanctioned inquiry.”
Verbatim Quotes
- “The Court concludes that there is a risk of immediate and irreparable injury should the list be made available to the public at this time.” — Judge William Sullivan
- “Some of the empaneled jurors have come forward and spoken to the media after the declaration of a mistrial on September 4, 2026. However, the majority of the jurors, deliberating and alternates, have maintained their anonymity, despite multiple requests to give statements,” — Judge William Sullivan
What’s Next
A status hearing is scheduled for September 29, 2026, to set a date for any potential retrial and address procedural matters related to the sealed juror list. The hearing will determine whether Clancy faces a second trial or other judicial resolutions.