Lindsay Clancy's ex-husband to take the stand as first witness in triple-murder trial

Key Points:

• The trial of Lindsay Clancy, accused of fatally strangling her three young children, is set to begin with opening statements after a jury of 12 women and six men was selected, with her ex-husband Patrick Clancy expected to testify first.
• Patrick Clancy will likely be questioned about his marriage, home life, and Lindsay’s mental state prior to the killings, while the defense aims to use his testimony to support an insanity defense centered on postpartum psychosis.
• Prosecutors plan to argue that Lindsay was lucid and deliberately planned the murders, presenting evidence such as internet searches and attempts to isolate the children from their father.
• A judge has restricted public access to sensitive evidence like the 911 call and autopsy photos, though these will be shown in court, and the defense is seeking to limit testimony from first responders to avoid repetitive and prejudicial statements.
• Jury selection was emotionally challenging, with many potential jurors excused for inability to remain impartial or handle the case’s distressing details; if found not guilty by reason of insanity, Lindsay would be committed to a psychiatric hospital under strict conditions.