A look back on Lindsay Clancy's trial and the media's role
Sep 11, 2026
WBUR reporter Deborah Becker has covered the Lindsay Clancy trial since 2023. She joins WBUR's All Things Considered to reflect on the trial, the media's role and why Clancy's case resonated nationally.
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AI GeneratedThe trial of Lindsay Clancy, accused of killing her three children in 2023, ended in a mistrial. The case centers on a clash between the prosecution's claim of a methodical murder and the defense's argument that Clancy suffered from postpartum psychosis. District Attorney Timothy Cruz must now decide whether to retry the case or pursue lesser charges.