Clancy lawyer argues no proof she killed children

Lindsay Clancy appeared in Plymouth County Superior Court on Tuesday for the first time since a mistrial was declared earlier this month. Her attorney, Kevin Reddington, filed a motion for a required finding of not guilty, arguing prosecutors failed to prove she killed her three children in January 2023.

Reddington stated there is no physical evidence linking Clancy to the deaths, noting the absence of blood on her socks and her lack of memory of the events. He claimed police simply told her she was responsible and that no thorough investigation occurred.

“Where is the evidence that she did this?”

The defense previously argued Clancy suffered from postpartum psychosis and should not be held criminally responsible. Reddington now contends the Commonwealth cannot even establish probable cause that she committed the acts.

Prosecutors allege Clancy strangled her children — Cora, 5, Dawson, 3, and 8-month-old Callan — before attempting suicide. The district attorney has not committed to a retrial, and a plea agreement remains possible.

Outside court, Reddington said his position is not new, maintaining the prosecution's evidence is insufficient. Legal analyst Elyse Hershon noted the burden of proof remains on the state regardless of defense concessions.