Judge calls multiple breaks after Lindsay Clancy sobs, says "I can't do it" amid gruesome murder trial testimony

TL;DR

Lindsay Clancy sobbed loudly and stated "I can't do it" multiple times during testimony about her children's injuries, causing the judge to call several recesses.
Clancy is charged with first-degree murder for the deaths of her three children; she has pleaded not guilty.
Prosecutors allege Clancy planned the murders and faked a suicide attempt.
The defense argues Clancy, while admitting to the killings, should not be held criminally responsible due to postpartum psychosis and being overmedicated.
Medical examiners testified about the injuries sustained by the children.
A mental health counselor testified about Clancy's prior anxiety, suicidal ideation, and lack of psychosis symptoms in her final visit.
Police officers testified about their observations of Clancy after the incident and interactions regarding her hospital room.
The judge reminded the jury to base their verdict solely on evidence and not on sympathy, anger, passion, or prejudice.

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