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Holdout juror in Clancy trial says he didn't have 'any doubts' that she was responsible for killing her kids

PBS • September 18, 2026 • nation

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Michael Desronvil, the sole juror who wanted to convict Lindsay Clancy of murder for killing her three children, stated he was certain of her guilt, but felt other jurors ignored his views during deliberations.
Eleven jurors believed Clancy was suffering from postpartum psychosis and should not be held criminally responsible, leading to a deadlocked jury and a mistrial declared on Sept. 4.
Desronvil denied claims that he had reasonable doubt but voted to convict anyway, insisting the physical evidence and prosecution's case proved Clancy knowingly strangled her children.
Since the trial, Desronvil has faced public scrutiny over his personal and financial issues, including a restraining order and eviction threats, while also receiving support from conservative figures and a fundraiser raising over $289,000.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis offered Desronvil asylum if he faces harassment, highlighting the political divide surrounding the juror's stance in the high-profile case.

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