Holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy trial says he "didn't have any doubts" during deliberations
September 17, 2026 / 10:58 PM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- Juror Michael Desronvil claims he did not have doubts about Lindsay Clancy's guilt during deliberations.
- Desronvil stated that the physical evidence and key witnesses presented by the prosecution were enough to prove Clancy planned the killings.
- The jury remained deadlocked on whether Clancy was criminally responsible for the deaths of her three children, resulting in a mistrial.
- Another juror, Paula Devlin, indicated the jury was initially divided and attempted to convince the holdout juror.
- Desronvil has faced criticism online following the mistrial and is now represented by attorney Edward Andrew Paltzik.
- Reports revealed Desronvil was accused of domestic violence in 2021, a charge that was later dismissed.
- Legal analysts question whether Desronvil disclosed the domestic violence allegation on his juror questionnaire.
- The defense and several jurors stated the jury was divided 11-1 in favor of finding Clancy not criminally responsible due to mental illness.
- District Attorney Timothy Cruz has not yet decided if the state will retry Clancy.