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

Updated on: August 12, 2026 / 6:21 PM EDT / CBS Boston

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.