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Lindsay Clancy's mother testifies 'she had thoughts of harming the children,' as defense begins in murder trial

Updated on: August 17, 2026 / 11:12 PM EDT / CBS Boston

Lindsay Clancy's mother testifies 'she had thoughts of harming the children,' as defense begins in murder trial

TL;DR

  • The prosecution rested its case in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial, and the defense began calling witnesses.
  • Clancy's mother, Paula Musgrove, testified that her daughter had expressed thoughts of harming her children.
  • Clancy's sister, Allison Ozga, also testified, noting a change in Clancy's mood and energy around Thanksgiving 2022.
  • The defense is arguing that Clancy should not be held criminally responsible due to postpartum psychosis.
  • The prosecution alleges that Clancy planned the murders before faking a suicide attempt.
  • A judge denied a defense motion to find Clancy not guilty or reduce the murder charges.