Lindsay Clancy Mistrial Looms After 11-1 Jury Deadlock

The Lindsay Clancy murder trial has entered its sixth day of deliberations, and a mistrial now hangs in the balance. The jury returned to the bench after reporting deadlock twice already. If they cannot reach an agreement on this third attempt, the case could collapse entirely. Defense attorney Kevin Reddington provided new details about a note delivered by the jurors Thursday. He told reporters outside the courthouse that the message raised serious questions regarding how one lone juror is approaching the facts.

Reddington read part of the note to the press. "When a note that the judge already has says that there are 11 jurors that have made a decision and one juror will not apply reasonable [doubt]," he said. The split appears to be 11-1. Fox News host Will Cain highlighted this development on his show, noting how significant the jury's message to the judge truly is.

Photos from Fox News Digital captured Lindsay Clancy's family leaving Plymouth Superior Court after an emotional day. Her parents, Paula and Mike Musgrove, and her sister, Allison Olga, walked out alongside defense attorney Kevin J. Reddington. Timothy Cruz, the top prosecutor for Plymouth County, was also photographed departing separately. Deliberations are scheduled to resume Thursday morning.

Clancy is receiving stacks of supportive letters as jurors weigh whether she was legally insane when she killed her three children. Her lawyer called these letters "amazing," noting they came from all over the world. The reaction drew a blistering response on "The Will Cain Show." Dan Bongino, a Fox News contributor, said this situation is just gross. He argued that the facts in the case are not in dispute.

Bongino acknowledged that mental illness is a horrible thing but questioned how much weight society should give it to protect one woman's story. He asked exactly how far we are willing to go. Cain also raised a point about fairness, questioning whether a father who killed his children and claimed insanity would receive the same sympathy today. Bongino was stunned that it took more than 10 minutes for a conviction in similar cases.

Reddington spoke again after court regarding an issue expected before the judge at 9 a.m. tomorrow. "There will be an inquiry by the judge tomorrow at 9 o'clock," he said. He admitted he does not know exactly what question is coming yet, but they will have an argument about it. Reddington expects these arguments to happen in open court rather than at sidebar.

"I don't think it will be at the sidebar," Reddington stated. "I think it would be at open court." He expressed concern that their arguments take place in public view, not on the sidelines. A reporter asked directly if one person was holding up the rest of the jury. Is this one person versus all the rest? The reporter pressed for clarity on whether a single juror is blocking progress. Reddington simply replied, "You've heard the question.

Dan Bongino fired off a sharp critique at Lindsay Clancy supporters, labeling their defense of the Massachusetts mother as absolutely gross and disgusting. He made these remarks during an appearance on The Will Cain Show regarding the woman accused of killing her three children. Bongino insisted that mental illness should never be used to downplay the tragic loss of life. He also challenged whether a man would ever receive similar sympathy for such actions.

The host pointed out stories of military veterans returning from horrific overseas missions without harming their kids, arguing trauma does not erase accountability. How much is society willing to sacrifice to protect this woman's narrative? Cain echoed that sentiment, stating the minimum bar must be refusing to excuse or minimize the killing of three children.

A retired Massachusetts Superior Court Judge named Jack Lu told Fox News Digital that a recent jury note might actually help the defense. My current thinking is that this is a positive for the defense, he said. I cannot think how that would be good for the prosecution. And I think it can only be good for the defense.

Lu suggested the dispute indicated the jury may be lopsided. When it appears that most of the jury is voting one way...it could even be that there's just one holdout. The larger group is claiming, emphasis on claiming, that the holdout or holdouts are not considering reasonable doubt correctly.

The panel of nine women and three men was excused for the day without a verdict to return Friday and continue deliberating. This jury has twice reported being deadlocked while the judge repeatedly urged them toward a decision. Earlier Thursday, defense attorney Kevin Reddington unsuccessfully sought to remove a juror after the foreperson said one member refused to follow court instructions on reasonable doubt.

A pointed dispute broke out in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial over this refusal. The jurors are now deciding if Clancy was criminally responsible when she strangled her children or if postpartum psychosis prevented her from understanding wrongfulness. She does not dispute killing Cora, Dawson and Callan but says she suffered from postpartum psychosis.

Kevin Reddington told Judge William Sullivan his earlier instruction fell short and asked for the juror to be removed immediately. "If we come back here in a half an hour with a mistrial because of a juror that has just spurned the instructions of this court, it's a shame," he said as he moved to strike the person from the panel. Prosecutors pushed back hard against removing anyone, insisting there is no way to determine what happened inside the deliberation room or who holds the correct view. They argued neither side should attempt that because deliberations are part of the process itself. "That's part of deliberations," they said, noting the judge had already acted appropriately by asking each juror if they could follow the law and then reinstructing on reasonable doubt.

Judge Sullivan declined to remove the juror, calling the discharge of a deliberating member a sensitive undertaking. He stated it would not be proper "to side with one side or the other of the deliberations," adding that the jurors had again affirmed they could follow his instructions. The judge overruled the defense's objection and recessed for lunch with nothing expected until at least 2 p.m. It remains unclear whether the jury is continuing to deliberate through the break or pausing to eat.

A tense scene unfolded at the defense table in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial Thursday, as her attorney gestured with papers and then stepped over to speak directly with Clancy. The panel of nine women and three men has twice reported it was deadlocked, prompting the judge to urge them to keep working toward a verdict. There is currently a note from the jury on its way or held in court, though it is not yet known what the note says.

The core question facing this group involves whether Clancy was criminally responsible when she killed her three children or whether she was in the grip of postpartum psychosis. Lindsay Clancy faces three counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of Cora, Dawson and Callan. She does not dispute killing them but maintains she was suffering from postpartum psychosis at the time.

During a session where Reddington unloaded on the prosecution's rebuttal experts while the jury deliberated, he argued they failed to undercut the defense case regarding her mental state. When asked whether the deadlock showed prosecutors had failed to prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt, Kevin Reddington pointed directly to the state's three witnesses. "You get Dr. Mack, put him to the side," he said. Then came the guy that looks up to the heavens and finally a guy who is a terrorist expert. They were totally unqualified.

They did not offer any rebuttal," he stated. Reddington told reporters that anyone believing the prosecution had met its burden or that Clancy was sane would have to accept those experts' conclusions on faith alone. "And I wouldn't pay a nickel for it." Lindsay Clancy stands accused of three counts of first-degree murder related to the deaths of her children, Cora, Dawson and Callan. She does not dispute killing them but claims she was suffering from postpartum psychosis at the time.

Her defense attorney said Thursday that Clancy has drawn an outpouring of support from around the world during this trial. Kevin Reddington showed reporters a stack of letters he claimed had arrived for her. "Look at these letters. I have to deliver tons from all over the world. It's just amazing," he said outside court. Asked where they came from, he replied simply: "You name the country." Reddington noted that Clancy reads every single letter but keeps them private. "It's hers," he emphasized. When asked if he had ever represented a client who attracted this level of support, his answer was no. These letters represent the latest sign of public attention on the case, which has also seen crowds of supporters gathering outside the courthouse.

Reddington made it clear Thursday that he welcomes a retrial if a deadlocked jury cannot reach a verdict, dismissing the idea that a second trial benefits prosecutors. "Bring it," he answered when asked about the view that a retrial favors the prosecution. He said he is prepared to try the case again quickly. "I got witnesses lined up. We're all set. Dr. Resnick is ready. I'm ready. We've got all our evidence. Witnesses are available, so let's go." While prosecutors might try to push a retrial off for six months or a year, he intends to move fast. On the possibility of a plea deal, he deferred to Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy Cruz: "Let's see what Mr. Cruz wants to do, and then we'll talk about our options." He also showed reporters letters of support coming from all over the world, calling the response amazing and unlike anything he'd seen for a client before.

WATCH: Judge sends Lindsay Clancy jury back to deliberate on a 6th day. Judge William Sullivan sent the jury out to continue deliberating on the sixth day with jurors still working toward a verdict. The panel of nine women and three men has twice told the court it was unable to reach a unanimous decision. After the second report, Sullivan delivered a supplemental instruction urging jurors to keep deliberating rather than declaring a mistrial. Jurors are deciding whether Clancy was criminally responsible when she strangled her three children or whether, as the defense argues, she was in the grip of postpartum psychosis and could not appreciate the wrongfulness of her actions or conform her conduct to the law. This case involves three counts of first-degree murder regarding the deaths of Cora, Dawson and Callan.

Lindsay Clancy does not deny killing her children. She claims she was suffering from postpartum psychosis at the time. The jury has spent nearly 30 hours without reaching a decision. This stalemate puts the trial on thin ice. A mistrial looks very real now.

Susan Constantine, a jury consultant, broke down the possible outcomes for this case. First-degree murder remains a serious possibility. However, the defense argues she could not understand her actions or control them due to mental illness. The panel of nine women and three men told Judge William Sullivan twice they were stuck. After the second report, Sullivan urged them to keep trying instead of giving up.

The core question is simple yet devastating. Was Clancy criminally responsible when she strangled Cora, Dawson, and Callan? Or was she in the grip of postpartum psychosis? The children were found dead at their Duxbury home in January 2023. All three were under six years old.

Patrick Clancy was seen walking through Manhattan with his new wife, Dr. Rachel Danis. This happened hundreds of miles away from the Massachusetts courtroom. He is the father of the victims and Lindsay's ex-husband. Since the tragedy, he rebuilt his life in New York. He remarried and helped found a foundation for the children. Just days after their deaths, he publicly forgave Lindsay on a GoFundMe page.

She was called to testify during the trial. She stood as both the grieving father of the victims and the husband of the accused woman. The sighting came while jurors continued deliberating without a verdict. If they cannot agree one more time, the case ends in a mistrial.

A retired Massachusetts Superior Court judge noted that a mistrial could tilt a potential retrial to the defense. Social media might also act as a wild card if things go south for the prosecution. Judge William Sullivan gave jurors a Tuey-Rodriguez charge on Wednesday afternoon after they reported being deadlocked again. They first signaled trouble earlier in the week. The stakes are incredibly high. Every hour of silence from the jury room feels like an eternity.

The judge told the deadlocked jury to keep talking but also to listen to each other without throwing away their honest beliefs. This specific instruction was not given earlier in the week when jurors first said they struggled to reach a decision. At that time, Sullivan chose simply to send them back instead of handing down the order. Now, those deliberating on Clancy's murder case are weighing several outcomes. They could find him guilty of first-degree murder or second-degree murder. The options also include voluntary manslaughter, involuntary manslaughter, not guilty by reason of insanity, or a full acquittal.

Retired Massachusetts Superior Court Judge Jack Lu told Fox News Digital that a retrial after a mistrial used to favor the prosecution. He noted that social media has changed that old rule. "In the past, the conventional wisdom was that the prosecution is more likely to win on a retrial after a hung jury," Lu said. "Now it's different... The new conventional wisdom is a question mark because of social media-infected trials." Live coverage starts here and is covered by Adam Sabes, Eric Mack, and Stepheny Price.