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Lindsay Clancy murder trial hears testimony from Massachusetts State Police investigators about search history
Updated on: August 13, 2026 / 5:55 PM EDT / CBS Boston
TL;DR
- State Police investigators testified in the Lindsay Clancy trial for the murders of her three children.
- Testimony included findings from a Microsoft Surface Pro, revealing a visit to a 'suicide methods' website accessed via a Wikipedia page for Tom Hall.
- The defense questioned the attribution of the searches, suggesting Clancy's husband or others could have used the device.
- Investigators also presented analysis of Clancy's iPhone, including notes detailing feelings of sadness, depression, and conflict regarding her children.
- Text messages between Lindsay Clancy and her husband, Patrick Clancy, from the day of the murders were read in court.
- The defense highlighted other searches on Clancy's phone, including 'How to slit your throat to die?' and 'schizophrenia', which investigators did not recall locating.
- The lead investigator testified about the crime scene and mentioned Clancy was on psychiatric medication.
- The Commonwealth requested records of individuals who have spoken with Clancy, including a priest and a psychologist, with the judge partially agreeing.