Lindsay Clancy husband remarried as murder trial begins
Yes—Lindsay Clancy's husband remarried after their three children's 2023 deaths in Duxbury, Massachusetts. Patrick Clancy, 38, is expected as the first witness when opening statements begin Monday in her Plymouth murder trial. A jury of 12 women and six men, including six alternates, was seated Thursday.
Key Takeaways
- Patrick Clancy has remarried and is "trying to move on with his life," defense attorney Kevin Reddington said in court.
- A jury of 18, including six alternates, was seated Thursday; opening statements are set for Monday.
- Lindsay Clancy, 35, admits killing her three children but has pleaded not guilty, citing severe postpartum mental illness.
- Patrick Clancy asked the court to restrict public access to the 911 call, autopsy photos, and related exhibits.
- The high-profile trial in Plymouth Superior Court is expected to last roughly six to eight weeks.
Has Lindsay Clancy's husband remarried, and will he testify?
Yes. According to Reddington, Patrick Clancy has remarried and is trying to rebuild his life while facing intense tabloid attention. He is expected to be the prosecution's first witness Monday.
Through attorney David Meier, he asked Judge William F. Sullivan to limit public release of emotionally charged evidence—including his January 2023 911 call, autopsy photos, images of the children while alive, and clothing from the scene—citing lasting harm to him and his family. The request would not block jurors or counsel from seeing the materials. Sullivan took the motion under advisement and said he expected to rule Friday.
What is Lindsay Clancy charged with, and what is her defense?
Clancy faces three first-degree murder charges in the Jan. 24, 2023, deaths of Cora, 5, Dawson, 3, and 8-month-old Callan. Prosecutors say she strangled the children with exercise bands in the basement of the family's Duxbury home, then cut her neck and wrists and jumped from a second-story window in a failed suicide attempt, leaving her paralyzed.
The former Massachusetts General Hospital labor and delivery nurse admits she killed the children but has pleaded not guilty. Reddington argues she may not be "criminally responsible" because of extreme postpartum mental illness. Prosecutors allege deliberate premeditation, including sending Patrick out for takeout far enough away to give her time to act.
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Why was jury selection delayed, and what happens next?
Jury selection spanned four days and hit a late setback when two seated jurors—a man and a woman—asked to be excused; Sullivan removed them. A third juror had sought removal earlier in the week. Opening statements and testimony are scheduled to start Monday.
Thursday also brought a heated fight over graphic evidence and witness volume. Reddington urged limits on first responders, warning of a "circus" meant to inflame jurors. Assistant District Attorney Jennifer Sprague said the defense sought to "whitewash" the facts and that the Commonwealth did not choose the number of victims. Sullivan declined to restrict the prosecution's witness list in advance. For the Globe's full courtroom account, see The Boston Globe.