Chaplain Says Lindsay Clancy Thought 3 Children Were Safe After Killings
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Updated · The Boston Globe · Aug 20
Chaplain Says Lindsay Clancy Thought 3 Children Were Safe After Killings
3 articles · Updated · The Boston Globe · Aug 20
Summary
Jan. 31, 2023 testimony from hospital chaplain Sheila Cavanaugh said Lindsay Clancy told her, “I’m so glad that my children are safe,” a week after strangling her three children.
Cavanaugh said Clancy described a persistent male voice that warned neither she nor the children would be safe unless she obeyed, reinforcing the defense claim of postpartum psychosis.
Prosecutors pressed Cavanaugh on why her notes never mentioned voices, while she said some patient conversations were confidential and her records were not verbatim.
More than 400 supporters in pink gathered outside the Plymouth courthouse, prompting juror questioning and a brief delay; all 18 jurors said they could remain impartial.
After 17 days of testimony, the defense plans one more witness Friday before resting, with rebuttal witnesses and closing arguments expected early next week.