TikTok users turn to astrology to accuse Patrick Clancy in Lindsay Clancy case
TikTok creators are using birth-chart analysis to argue that Patrick Clancy bears responsibility for the deaths of his children, a claim dismissed by host Allie Beth Stuckey as irrational and spiritually unsafe.
Following the high-profile case involving Lindsay and Patrick Clancy, a number of TikTok accounts have started producing astrological readings of the pair’s birth data, claiming the charts implicate Patrick in the children’s deaths. Allie Beth Stuckey, one outlet host, described the phenomenon as an irrational and spiritually dangerous diversion from the factual evidence presented in court. She cited examples where users label Patrick’s sun sign as a “violence degree” and link his alleged infidelity to negative chart aspects.
Stucker also pointed out that astrology stems from ancient pagan traditions that Christians are warned against, arguing that reliance on such methods opens individuals to demonic influence. The host concluded that the blend of social media, New Age beliefs, and true-crime fascination creates a troubling cultural mix.
Why it matters
It shows how social media can spread unverified, faith-based accusations in serious criminal cases.
How this story developed
- Aug 3 Massachusetts mother’s murder trial enters second week amid mental-health debate
- Aug 21 Prosecutors began presenting rebuttal testimony after the defense rested.
- Aug 22 Prosecutors have rested their case.
- Aug 22 Lindsay Clancy, charged with killing her three children, is suing her doctors while her defense argues the mental health system failed her.
- Aug 24 The Lindsay Clancy trial continued in Plymouth Superior Court with prosecution rebuttal witnesses, including a forensic psychiatrist, taking the stand.
- Aug 25 Judge William Sullivan denied the defense’s request for a mistrial.
- Aug 25 Forensic psychologist Kirk Heilbrun testified that Clancy was not in a state of acute psychosis and described her 18‑minute hallucination as atypical.
- Aug 26 Prosecutor warned that the mixed‑gender composition of the 12‑woman, six‑man jury could affect the verdict.
- Aug 26 Dr. Gregory Saathoff returned to the Plymouth Superior Court stand to give the prosecution's last rebuttal testimony in the Lindsay Clancy case.
- Aug 26 Prosecution called Dr. Avram Mack as a rebuttal witness who testified Clancy understood the wrongfulness of her conduct.
- Aug 28 Jury began deliberations after closing arguments.
- Aug 28 Jurors resumed deliberations.
- Aug 28 Prosecutors called their final expert witnesses, paving the way for closing arguments.
- Aug 28 Supporters continue to hold rallies outside the courthouse as the trial proceeds.
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