Lindsay Clancy Trial Day 10

Lindsay Clancy Trial Day 10: Psychiatrist Faces Tough Questions as Case Enters Third Week

The high-stakes murder trial of Lindsay Clancy continues in Plymouth Superior Court, with Day 10 focusing on intense cross-examination of a key psychiatrist. As of August 10, 2026, the Duxbury mother remains on trial for the 2023 deaths of her three children, with her defense centering on claims of severe postpartum mental illness.

What Happened on Day 10

Dr. Jennifer Tufts, one of the first psychiatrists to treat Clancy after the birth of her third child, returned to the stand. Tufts had begun seeing Clancy in September 2022 for anxiety, depression, and sleep issues. She prescribed multiple medications over several months, including antidepressants and anti-anxiety drugs.

On Friday, Tufts testified for the prosecution that Clancy consistently denied suicidal or homicidal thoughts and showed no signs of psychosis during their sessions. Their final appointment occurred on January 23, 2023, the day before the children died. Clancy reported feeling numb and unmotivated but did not mention plans to harm anyone, according to the doctor's account.

Defense attorney Kevin Reddington opened Day 10 by questioning Tufts’ experience treating postpartum patients and the accuracy of her professional background. The exchange highlighted ongoing disputes over Clancy’s care. Both Clancy and her ex-husband have filed separate civil lawsuits against Tufts and other providers, alleging inadequate treatment and overmedication.

source: Pool photo via social media / David L. Ryan, The Boston Globe

Background of the Case

On January 24, 2023, prosecutors say Clancy strangled her children—Cora, 5; Dawson, 3; and Callan, 8 months—with exercise bands in the basement of the family’s Duxbury home. She had sent her then-husband, Patrick Clancy, out for takeout and medication. After the killings, she cut her wrists and neck before jumping from a second-story window.

The neck lacerations were described in medical testimony as superficial. The fall caused complex spinal fractures that left Clancy paralyzed from the waist down. She has appeared in court in a wheelchair throughout the trial and remains held at Tewksbury State Hospital.

Clancy has pleaded not guilty to three counts of first-degree murder. Prosecutors dropped separate strangulation charges before trial, calling them redundant. The defense argues she lacked criminal responsibility due to postpartum psychosis worsened by a complex medication regimen. Prosecutors maintain the acts were deliberate.

source: Pool photo via social media / Gregory Derr, The Patriot Ledger

Where to Watch Live Coverage

Court typically begins around 9 a.m. Eastern. Live streams and updates are available from multiple outlets, including Boston 25 News, CBS Boston, and Court TV. One current stream can be found here: Watch Day 10 coverage from Boston 25 News.

The trial is expected to last several more weeks as additional medical and expert witnesses testify.

This case continues to draw national attention for its intersection of maternal mental health, medication practices, and the legal standard for criminal responsibility. Readers following the developments can engage by sharing thoughts on the testimony or the broader issues it raises. Like this piece if you found the update useful, leave a comment with your perspective, and subscribe for ongoing coverage of major trials.

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Sources

Boston Globe, Patriot Ledger, Boston Herald, NBC Boston, Court TV, and contemporaneous court reporting as of August 10, 2026.