Psychologist's court visits to be reviewed

Key Points:

• Lindsay Clancy is on trial for the murder of her three children, accused of strangling them with exercise bands in their Massachusetts home in January 2023; her defense claims she was suffering from postpartum psychosis and bipolar disorder at the time.
• Prosecutors describe Clancy as controlling and manipulative, while her attorney argues that medications contributed to her mental state; Clancy survived a suicide attempt after the killings but is now paralyzed and appears in court in a wheelchair.
• Testimony has included detailed examinations of phone and computer data showing searches related to mental health, suicide methods, and child care, as well as witness accounts of Clancy’s mental health struggles and family dynamics.
• Court proceedings have also involved disputes over access to Clancy while in custody, including visits from a psychologist and a Catholic priest, with the judge allowing prosecutors to review court security records regarding these visits.
• Witnesses have described Clancy’s background as a respectful and kind individual with a stable upbringing, highlighting the contrast between her past and the tragic events under trial.