# Woman Charged with Murdering Her Three Children Goes on Trial in Massachusetts

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Podcast: [Murder Files Unsealed](https://stenobird.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed-6698983)
Published: 2026-07-27T19:30:49+00:00
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## Resource

The episode chronicles the 2026 murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, a former Massachusetts nurse accused of killing her three young children. While the prosecution argues the defendant acted with deliberate premeditation, the defense maintains she suffered from a severe postpartum psychosis exacerbated by an aggressive psychiatric medication regimen. Central to the legal proceedings is the McHoul standard, which requires jurors to determine if Clancy possessed the criminal responsibility to understand the wrongfulness of her actions. The sources highlight the emotional testimony of her husband, Patrick Clancy, and the conflicting expert evaluations regarding her mental state at the time of the tragedy. Ultimately, the case serves as a high-profile examination of the intersection between maternal mental health and the complexities of the American legal system. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed--6017387/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

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