Juror in Lindsay Clancy murder trial previously praised acquitted Karen Read
Juror Kellie Farina, who served on Lindsay Clancy's murder trial, had earlier publicly celebrated the acquittal of Karen Read.
Lindsay Clancy, charged with three counts of first-degree murder for the 2023 strangling deaths of her children, faced a mistrial after jurors failed to reach unanimity, with reports of an 11-1 split. Among the jurors was Kellie Farina, a chef at a Plymouth County senior center, who had earlier posted in a "Free Karen Read" Facebook group celebrating the 2025 acquittal of Karen Read, who had been tried for the killing of Boston police officer John O'Keefe.
Farina told reporters that defense attorney Kevin Reddington's decision to call family members and close friends gave the jury a fuller picture of Clancy's life, and she described the prosecution's tactics as overly harsh. She also called the 911 call made by Patrick Clancy "the most horrific thing." Reddington, speaking on Good Morning America, said he hopes to negotiate a plea agreement with Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz, whom he has known for three decades. Cruz has not yet outlined his response, and Judge William Sullivan set a status hearing for Sept. 29 to determine the case's next steps.
Why it matters
The juror's prior public support for a controversial acquittal raises questions about impartiality in a high-profile murder trial.
How this story developed
- Sep 4 Jury deadlocked 11-1 in Lindsay Clancy murder trial as one juror resists doubt instruction
- Sep 4 Judge Sullivan granted a one‑hour stay as defense counsel filed an emergency appeal to the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court.
- Sep 5 Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court denied Clancy’s attorney’s emergency petition, leading to a formal mistrial.
- Sep 9 President Donald Trump publicly said a second trial is likely and that Clancy will face consequences.
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