Trump calls Lindsay Clancy case a horrible tragedy after mistrial declared
Donald Trump described the Lindsay Clancy murder case as a horrible tragedy after a judge announced a mistrial.
Donald Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that the Lindsay Clancy case was a horrible tragedy and warned that the defendant would probably face additional legal consequences. He added that there would be a price to pay and suggested she might end up in a psychiatric facility or prison. Earlier that day, Judge William Sullivan announced a mistrial because the jury failed to reach unanimity after seven days of deliberation.
Clancy, 36, is accused of three counts of first-degree murder for killing her three children—ages five, three and eight months—in January 2023 at their home in Duxbury, Massachusetts. She has entered a not-guilty plea and is expected to stand trial again.
Why it matters
The remarks highlight the political spotlight on a high-profile murder case that has just been reset for a new trial.
How this story developed
- Aug 19 Defense psychologist argues Lindsay Clancy lacked criminal intent due to postpartum psychosis
- Aug 21 A defense psychologist testified about Clancy’s bipolar disorder and postpartum psychosis.
- Aug 24 Prosecutors presented rebuttal witnesses after the defense rested.
- Aug 26 Prosecution called Dr. Avram Mack as a rebuttal witness who testified Clancy understood the wrongfulness of her conduct.
- Aug 29 Jurors convened Thursday to decide whether Clancy bears criminal liability.
- Aug 31 Jury began third day of deliberations in the case
- Aug 31 Jury resumed deliberations on Tuesday after failing to reach a verdict on Monday.
- Sep 2 Dawn Light was arrested outside the courthouse and charged with intimidation of a witness, juror, or person providing information.
- Sep 3 The jury reported a second deadlock in the trial.
- Sep 4 Defense counsel requested dismissal of a holdout juror after the foreperson’s note indicated the juror was not following the judge’s guidance on reasonable doubt.
- Sep 4 A jury in the Lindsay Clancy murder case remains deadlocked after seven days, with a single juror refusing to follow the judge's reasonable-doubt instruction.
- Sep 4 Judge Sullivan granted a one‑hour stay as defense counsel filed an emergency appeal to the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court.
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