Did she Really Made up Half the Story? Experts with Conclusions on the Lindsay Clancy Case

The prosecution continued its rebuttal Monday in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial, challenging her claim that postpartum psychosis drove her to kill her three children.

Forensic psychologist Kirk Heilbrun testified that several parts of Clancy’s account of hearing voices appeared consistent with “exaggerated or fabricated hallucinations.” He said some portions seemed genuine, while others raised serious concerns about credibility.

Heilbrun also testified that Clancy had a relatively limited mental health history before the killings. He described her as a high-achieving student and competitive cheerleader who experienced some anxiety surrounding school and pregnancy, but said it generally did not interfere with her ability to function.

The defense continued attacking the prosecution’s psychiatric experts. Attorney Kevin Reddington questioned Dr. Avram Mack about the definition of postpartum illness, his courtroom experience and his qualifications. Mack has maintained that Clancy suffered a major depressive episode rather than postpartum psychosis and was criminally responsible for her actions.

Reddington also sought a mistrial after prosecutors referenced Catholic faith and mortal sin. Judge William Sullivan called the testimony “problematic” but rejected the request and instructed jurors to disregard it.

Clancy, 36, faces three counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of her children, Cora, Dawson and Callan, who were found strangled at the family’s home in January 2023. She does not dispute killing her children but argues she was suffering from postpartum psychosis and was not criminally responsible.

The case has also sparked criticism from mothers who say public sympathy for Clancy has overshadowed the three children who died.

Conservative columnist and mother of six Bethany Mandel argued that the victims have been largely forgotten as attention has focused on their mother.

“We all know her name,” Mandel said. “Very few people know the names of her children.”

Closing arguments could begin as soon as this week.