Prosecutor says Patrick Clancy left for takeout in early night — 10:23 a.m.
By Travis Andersen, Globe Staff
Buckingham informed jurors that Patrick Clancy left the home round 5:15 p.m. to get the meals and drugs at CVS for his or her daughter Cora.
“That’s when the clock starts, ladies and gentlemen,” Buckingham mentioned.
She mentioned Lindsay Clancy wrapped “exercised bands around each child’s neck and pulled until they were dead” within the basement.
Prosecutor says Patrick Clancy texted spouse morning of killings — 10:21 a.m.
By Travis Andersen, Globe Staff
Buckingham informed jurors that Patrick Clancy had texted Lindsay a photograph of Dawson “jumping for joy” whereas she was on the physician’s with their daughter.
Around 4 p.m., Lindsay Clancy looked for takeout and “searched how much time” it could take Patrick Clancy to get to a Plymouth restaurant, which wasn’t their regular takeout spot.
Prosecutor says jury will hear from lengthy listing of witnesses — 10:19 a.m.
By Travis Andersen, Globe Staff
Buckingham informed jurors “the list of witnesses” is sort of lengthy within the case.
Over the following few weeks, she mentioned, jurors will get “a clear picture” of what was occurring within the Clancy family in January 2023.
On Jan. 24, 2023, Buckingham mentioned, it had just lately snowed and the youngsters had been house, and Clancy introduced Cora to a physician’s appointment.
Prosecutor begins opening — 10:18 a.m.
By Travis Andersen, Globe Staff
Prosecutor Shanan Buckingham mentioned Cora Clancy had simply turned 5 on the time of the killings.
Dawson Clancy was 3, Buckingham mentioned, and “funny, full of energy. .. And he spoke with a raspy little voice.”
Callan was 8 months previous, she mentioned.
All three youngsters had been killed when “one by one” when Clancy pulled on train bands round their necks “until their little bodies were limp and lifeless.”
Opening statements are underway — 10:13 a.m.
By Amanda Kaufman, Globe Staff
The prosecution will ship its opening statements first, adopted by the protection.
Judge warns jurors in opposition to exterior protection — 10:11 a.m.
By Travis Andersen, Globe Staff
Sullivan suggested jurors to not focus on the case with anybody whereas it’s ongoing, including that they’re barred from watching or studying information protection of the proceedings.
“You must find the facts of this case based only on the evidence” offered in court docket, Sullivan mentioned.
He additionally informed the jury to not go to any locations described in testimony, exterior the formal crime scene view.
“We need to ensure that a fair and just trial” proceeds, Sullivan mentioned.
He mentioned jurors “are not sitting tomorrow.”
What is a first-degree homicide cost? — 10:10 a.m.
By Sean Cotter, Globe employees
Lindsay Clancy is charged with first-degree homicide, which carries a sentence of life in jail.
As Judge Sullivan spoke to the jury at first of the case, he famous that if the jury convicts, they need to resolve between first- or second-degree homicide, which carries a cost of 15 years to life in jail.
Sullivan informed the jury {that a} killing is elevated to first-degree homicide if it’s performed with “extreme atrocity or cruelty” or with “deliberate premeditation.” In this case, the Plymouth District Attorney’s workplace will likely be arguing each of these.
Ultimately, the jury received’t be deciding on that for weeks, till after they hear prolonged testimony.
“You must keep an open mind throughout this case,” Sullivan informed the jurors.
Judge says jury should maintain an open thoughts — 10:09 a.m.
By Travis Andersen, Globe Staff
Sullivan informed jurors they need to maintain an open thoughts and never resolve their verdict till “the entire case” is offered and deliberations begin.
He mentioned jurors can take notes if they want.
“We can’t let you take them home,” Sullivan mentioned. He mentioned they’re saved securely each night time and destroyed as soon as the trial concludes.
By Travis Andersen, Globe Staff
Sullivan informed jurors that he’ll generally have to talk with the legal professionals out of the earshot of the jury, which known as a sidebar.
“It can be annoying, I know that,” Sullivan mentioned, including that jurors can stand and stretch throughout sidebar conferences. “Don’t discuss with any other jurors” what’s occurring throughout a sidebar convention.
Judge says jurors will view crime scene — 10:05 a.m.
By Travis Andersen, Globe Staff
Sullivan informed jurors they may go on a view of the crime scene.
“Your function is to determine the facts in this case,” Sullivan mentioned, including that “you alone will determine whether to believe any witness, and what extent to which you do believe that witness. … I have no opinion as to what your verdict should be.”
Judge continues addressing jury — 10:03 a.m.
By Travis Andersen, Globe Staff
Judge Sullivan informed jurors that Clancy has been charged with three counts of homicide, and that the jury will resolve whether or not she’s responsible of first-degree or second-degree homicide, ought to the panel vote to convict.
He mentioned a defendant “is not criminally responsible for her conduct if she has a mental disease or defect, and as a result of that disease or defect, lacks the substantial capacity either to appreciate the criminality or wrongfulness of her conduct, or to conform her conduct to the requirements of the law.”
Judge addresses jurors — 9:57 a.m.
By Travis Andersen, Globe Staff
Judge Sullivan informed jurors the oath they took to serve is similar oath that’s been given in Massachusetts courthouses for hundreds of years.
Sullivan mentioned jurors “are not to draw any inference of guilt” from an indictment, as Clancy is presumed harmless till confirmed responsible past an affordable doubt.
Judge polls jurors — 9:53 a.m.
By Travis Andersen, Globe Staff
Judge Sullivan started with routine questioning of the jurors to make sure they’ve averted exterior protection of the case.
The clerk then swore them in to carry out their duties.
By Travis Andersen and Shelley Murphy, Globe Staff
Judge William F. Sullivan referred to as either side to sidebar simply after 9:30 a.m. He apologized for the delayed begin which he attributed to technological points.
Because of the sidebar, the Court TV cameraman is barely capable of movie the courtroom seal.
After Sullivan greeted her from the bench, Clancy mentioned “good morning, your honor.”
Lindsay Clancy arrives to court docket, choose takes bench — 9:31 a.m.
By Shelley Murphy, Globe Staff
Lindsay Clancy, carrying an extended sleeve pink shirt, was wheeled into court docket simply earlier than 9:30 a.m. in her wheelchair by a feminine court docket officer.
Three nurses who accompanied her are seated behind her within the entrance row of spectator part.Judge William F. Sullivan simply took the bench.
Patrick Clancy arrives to court docket home — 9:30 a.m.
By Jenna Perlman, Globe Staff
Patrick Clancy, the ex-husband of Lindsay Clancy, arrived on the court docket home round 9:20 a.m. Patrick is predicted to be the primary witness referred to as Monday.
Lindsay Clancy trial: Patrick Clancy arrives to court docket home
Courtroom packed forward of trial’s begin — 9:25 a.m.
By Shelley Murphy, Globe Staff
There are a couple of hundred folks within the courtroom, together with dozens of members of the media. Lindsay Clancy has not arrived.
Clancy’s mother and father arrived a couple of minutes in the past and are seated within the second row with a younger lady. The entrance row is reserved for the 2 nurses who will accompany Clancy to court docket every day.
Judge has barred media from posting audio of husband’s 911 name, post-mortem pictures of kids — 8:35 a.m.
By Travis Andersen, Globe Staff
The choose presiding over Clancy’s triple murder trial barred the media and the general public from posting audio of her husband’s 911 name when he found their slain youngsters, in addition to post-mortem pictures of the victims.
Judge William F. Sullivan dominated that the media “shall not record, display, reproduce, distribute, or otherwise disseminate” the 911 recording and post-mortem pictures.
Sullivan issued his ruling in response to a movement from Clancy’s now-former husband, Patrick Clancy, who had sought the impoundment of the 911 audio and pictures.
In addition to the press, Sullivan wrote, his order “shall apply” to most of the people as nicely.
Patrick Clancy is predicted to testify first — 8:15 a.m.
By Sean Cotter and Shelley Murphy, Globe Staff
Patrick Clancy, former husband to Lindsay Clancy, is predicted to testify as the primary witness in his former spouse’s homicide trial.
Here’s some key things to know about him forward of his testimony.
Here’s a take a look at the jury seated for the trial, and the method it took to pick them — 8:00 a.m.
By Shelley Murphy, Globe Staff
A jury of 12 ladies and 6 males — together with six alternates — will resolve Clancy’s destiny.
Jury choice, which was held over 4 days, was accomplished final Thursday, however not and not using a setback earlier within the day. Two jurors, a person and a girl, who had been seated earlier, returned to court docket saying they couldn’t serve.
Their causes for looking for elimination weren’t publicly disclosed, nevertheless it appeared the person was involved concerning the monetary pressure of lacking work for a prolonged trial.
He may very well be overheard saying, “50 bucks a day,“ which is the amount of compensation the state pays a juror starting on the fourth day they serve on a jury. Employers are required to pay jurors their salary for the first three days they serve, according to the state’s website.
Lindsay Clancy case shows gaps mothers face in postpartum mental health care — 7:50 a.m.
By Sarah Rahal, Jason Laughlin, and Chloe Craft, Globe Staff
As jurors prepare to weigh whether Lindsay Clancy is guilty of first-degree murder in the deaths of her children, a second question hangs over her trial: Can women with severe postpartum mental health symptoms get the full range of care they need in Massachusetts?
She and her ex-husband, Patrick Clancy, argue in separate lawsuits against her health care providers that she was misdiagnosed, shuffled among practitioners, and overmedicated with around a dozen different prescriptions, many of which made her symptoms worse.
If Clancy, a labor and delivery nurse at Massachusetts General Hospital, could not find appropriate care, one might wonder, what are the odds of other moms, especially those less savvy about the medical system, getting the treatment they need?
Jurors underwent screening process that was unusual, intense, and personal — 7:40 a.m.
By Shelley Murphy, Travis Andersen, and Sean Cotter, Globe Staff
The questionnaire jurors had to complete included a flurry of questions aimed at weeding out those who could not fairly consider Clancy’s insanity defense or couldn’t be impartial because of strong opinions about mental health illnesses and treatment.
Their responses were confidential, but the questions nonetheless offer insight into the painstaking effort to give Clancy a fair trial.
They included whether a prospective juror had been diagnosed with postpartum depression, depression, generalized anxiety disorder, or bipolar disorder, or whether a family member has.
They were also asked whether they or a family had an experience with the mental health system that would prevent them from being fair and impartial.
What to know about Lindsay Clancy’s triple murder case as the trial begins — 7:30 a.m.
By Travis Andersen, Globe Staff
Prosecutors allege that Lindsay Clancy strangled her three children, Cora, 5, Dawson, 3, and Callan, 8 months, with exercise bands in the basement of her home on Jan. 24, 2023, after sending her husband out to pick up a food order.
Authorities say she then cut her wrists and leapt from a second-story window in a failed attempt to end her own life. She remains paralyzed from the waist down.
Clancy has pleaded not guilty to three counts of first-degree murder, each of which carries a mandatory sentence upon conviction of life in prison without the possibility of parole.
She had pleaded not guilty to three additional counts of strangulation or suffocation, but prosecutors dropped those counts earlier this month, stating in court papers that they’ll “be subsumed into the murder charges” and are “therefore redundant.”
Clancy’s lawyer, Kevin J. Reddington, is just not disputing that she killed her youngsters however has mentioned in court docket papers and authorized filings that he plans to mount what’s generally referred to as an madness protection, asserting her psychological state on the time rendered her unable to evolve her conduct to the regulation.
Reddington has asserted that Clancy was battling postpartum points and had been prescribed 13 totally different drugs within the months main as much as the killings, a routine that “caused homicidal ideation, suicidal ideation.”
Travis Andersen might be reached at travis.andersen@globe.com. Shelley Murphy might be reached at shelley.murphy@globe.com. Follow her @shelleymurph. Hazel Nystrom might be reached at hazel.nystrom@globe.com.
