Ex-husband Takes Stand in Mom's Trial for Kids' Deaths

WHO:

Fox News - Patrick Clancy testified that he "never saw Lindsay harm the kids" and described her as having a "big spiral" after starting Seroquel.

Fox News - Prosecutor Shanan Buckingham alleged that Lindsay Clancy "deliberately and meticulously killed" her children.

Fox News - Patrick Clancy testified that he "never saw Lindsay harm the kids."

Fox News - Patrick Clancy described his children, stating, "Cora was into princesses," "Dawson enjoyed trucks and Paw Patrol," and "Callan was just a happy baby."

CBS News - Lindsay Clancy is the woman accused of murdering her three small children.

NY Post - Patrick Clancy is Lindsay Clancy's ex-husband who testified in the trial.

WHAT:

[11:35 AM EDT] - WCVB - The jury in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial will tour the Duxbury home where she is accused of killing her three children. The tour will include the exterior, basement, and all rooms on the first and second floors, but jurors will not be allowed to touch any items or open any closets or doors.

[11:35 AM EDT] - WCVB - Judge William Sullivan ordered the tour despite objections from the current homeowners, stating that access is limited to authorized parties including the judge, jurors, and necessary court staff.

Fox News - Patrick Clancy testified that he became alarmed after Lindsay was prescribed 13 psychiatric medications in the months prior to the murders and pushed for an in-person appointment due to a perceived "disconnect" in her care.

Fox News - The trial is expected to last six to eight weeks, with a witness list containing more than 200 names.

Fox News - Patrick Clancy testified that he became alarmed after Lindsay was prescribed 13 psychiatric medications in the months prior to the murders.

Fox News - The trial is expected to last six to eight weeks, with a witness list containing more than 200 names.

Fox News - Patrick Clancy testified that he "never saw Lindsay harm the kids."

Fox News - Patrick Clancy described Lindsay's mental health decline, stating, "That was really where her big spiral started."

PBS - Lindsay Clancy's lawyer, Kevin Reddington, stated that she was suffering from postpartum psychosis, a rare mental illness affecting 1 to 2 per 1,000 women after delivery.

PBS - On the day of the killings, Lindsay Clancy reported hearing voices telling her, "This is your last chance. Kill the children so you can kill yourself."

PBS - If convicted of murder, Lindsay Clancy faces life in prison without parole.

Fox News - Patrick Clancy testified that Lindsay Clancy began experiencing intrusive thoughts about harming their children after starting Seroquel, although she denied having a plan and expressed that the thoughts disturbed her.

Fox News - Patrick Clancy described Lindsay's physical condition as "awful" after starting the medication, stating, "That was really where her big spiral started."

Fox News - Assistant District Attorney Shanan Buckingham alleged that Lindsay Clancy "deliberately and meticulously killed" her children on January 24, 2023, while her defense attorney Kevin Reddington conceded that Clancy killed the children but argued about her mental state at the time.

Fox News - Patrick Clancy testified that Lindsay Clancy was prescribed 13 psychiatric medications in the months prior to the murders.

Fox News - Patrick Clancy stated he "would have paid anything" if insurance had become an obstacle to keeping Lindsay hospitalized.

Fox News - Lindsay Clancy was indicted on three counts each of murder in the deaths of her children, Cora (5), Dawson (3), and Callan (8 months).

Fox News - The murder trial is expected to last six to eight weeks, with a witness list containing more than 200 names.

CBS News - The trial for Lindsay Clancy began with her ex-husband taking the stand.

NY Post - A video showed Lindsay Clancy on a family vacation days before the deaths of her children.

WHERE:

CBS News - The trial is taking place in a courtroom setting.

WHEN:

[11:35 AM EDT] - WCVB - The trial is scheduled to last six to eight weeks, with a witness list containing more than 200 names.

CBS News - The trial began on a Monday.

HOW:

Fox News - Patrick Clancy described taking Lindsay to hospital emergency departments and helping her enter McLean Hospital after she continued expressing suicidal thoughts.

PBS - Lindsay Clancy attempted to end her own life using multiple methods and is now paralyzed from the waist down after jumping from the home's second-story window.

NY Post - Patrick Clancy remained stoic while testifying, and Lindsay Clancy was seen trying to hold back tears at the defense table.

(UPDATED July 28, 2026 19:25 UTC)

In a significant development in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial, the jury will tour the Duxbury home where she is accused of killing her three children, with access to the exterior, basement, and all rooms on the first and second floors, though they won't be allowed to touch any items or open closets or doors. Judge William Sullivan ordered this tour despite objections from the current homeowners, emphasizing that only authorized parties, including the judge, jurors, and necessary court staff, will have access. The trial is expected to last six to eight weeks and features a witness list with more than 200 names.

(UPDATED July 28, 2026 17:26 UTC)

In a dramatic testimony, Patrick Clancy stated that he never witnessed Lindsay harm their children and expressed concern over her mental health after she was prescribed 13 psychiatric medications leading up to the tragic events. Prosecutor Shanan Buckingham countered this by alleging that Lindsay Clancy "deliberately and meticulously killed" her children, setting a tense atmosphere in the courtroom. The trial is expected to unfold over the next six to eight weeks, with a witness list that includes more than 200 names.

(UPDATED July 28, 2026 16:31 UTC)

In a dramatic testimony, Patrick Clancy stated that he never saw Lindsay harm their children and described their personalities, noting that Cora loved princesses, Dawson was into trucks and Paw Patrol, and Callan was just a happy baby. Clancy expressed his alarm over Lindsay being prescribed 13 psychiatric medications in the months leading up to the tragic events, and he recounted taking her to emergency departments and assisting her admission to McLean Hospital due to her ongoing suicidal thoughts. The trial is anticipated to last six to eight weeks and will feature a witness list that includes over 200 names.

(UPDATED July 28, 2026 13:30 UTC)

In a recent testimony, Patrick Clancy stated that he never saw Lindsay harm their children and described her mental health decline as the start of a significant spiral. Lindsay's lawyer, Kevin Reddington, revealed that she was suffering from postpartum psychosis, a rare condition affecting one to two women per one thousand after childbirth, and on the day of the tragic events, she reported hearing voices urging her to harm her children. If convicted of murder, Lindsay Clancy could face life in prison without the possibility of parole, and she is currently paralyzed from the waist down after attempting to take her own life by jumping from a second-story window.

(UPDATED July 28, 2026 06:47 UTC)

In a recent testimony, Patrick Clancy revealed that his wife, Lindsay Clancy, began experiencing disturbing intrusive thoughts about harming their children after starting the medication Seroquel, although she denied having any plan to act on those thoughts. He described her physical condition as "awful" following the medication, noting that this was when her significant decline began, and expressed concern after she was prescribed 13 psychiatric medications in the months leading up to the tragic events. Meanwhile, Assistant District Attorney Shanan Buckingham accused Lindsay Clancy of "deliberately and meticulously" killing her children on January 24, 2023, while her defense attorney acknowledged the act but questioned her mental state at that time.

(UPDATED July 28, 2026 05:56 UTC)

In a recent testimony, Patrick Clancy revealed that his wife, Lindsay Clancy, was prescribed 13 psychiatric medications in the months leading up to the tragic deaths of their three children, Cora, Dawson, and Callan. He also expressed that he "would have paid anything" to ensure she remained hospitalized if insurance had posed a challenge. Lindsay Clancy has been indicted on three counts of murder, and her trial is anticipated to last six to eight weeks, featuring a witness list with over 200 names.

(UPDATED July 28, 2026 01:31 UTC)

Lindsay Clancy is currently on trial for the tragic murders of her three small children, with her ex-husband Patrick Clancy testifying in the courtroom. During the proceedings, a video was shown of Lindsay on a family vacation just days before the deaths, while Patrick maintained a stoic demeanor as Lindsay appeared visibly emotional at the defense table. The trial commenced on a Monday, marking a significant moment in this heartbreaking case.