Lindsay Clancy Strangles 3 Children with Exercise Bands—Trial Looms

Lindsay Clancy of Duxbury, Massachusetts, faces charges that she strangled her three children—Cora, Dawson, and Callan—using exercise bands on January 24, 2023. Prosecutors say the deaths were committed at the family’s home and that the mother was discovered outside a second‑story window.

A trial for the case is set for July 20.

Patrick Clancy, Lindsay’s husband, called 911 after finding her outside the window and then entering the basement where he allegedly saw each child with a band around their neck. While on the line, he shouted that his wife had killed the children.

The police report, filed in a motion obtained by CourtTV, describes how he removed each band before responders arrived.

In the motion, prosecutors argue that the quick removal of the bands demonstrates deliberate action, not an accidental tie.

They claim Lindsay manually pulled each band around a child’s neck until death occurred, describing the alleged conduct as “extreme atrocity and cruelty.” The filing also notes that Patrick had yelled, “She killed the kids!” during the emergency call.

## Background & Context

The case rests on evidence gathered from the 911 recording and statements made by Patrick Clancy. Prosecutors have asked that the audio be entered into evidence for the upcoming trial. They contend that removing the bands quickly indicates Lindsay did not simply tie them and leave.

Instead, they maintain the actions were deliberate and cruel.

Lindsay’s attorney acknowledges that her client killed the children but plans to present a defense of severe postpartum psychosis. The lawyer cited overmedication as a contributing factor and has filed lawsuits against the doctors who treated her. These claims add complexity to the legal narrative surrounding the case.

## Analysis

The trial scheduled for July 20 will determine whether Lindsay Clancy is found guilty or is acquitted by reason of insanity, as her attorney has previously indicated. The motion to include Patrick’s 911 call may influence how the jury perceives the timeline and manner of the alleged killings.

Meanwhile, lawsuits against medical providers could impact the defense strategy by questioning the adequacy of care given during postpartum recovery.

Cora was five, Dawson three, and Callan eight months old at the time of their deaths. The case highlights concerns about postpartum mental health and its intersection with criminal liability. As proceedings begin, observers will watch how forensic evidence and psychiatric testimony are balanced in court.

The outcome of this case will shape future discussions on maternal mental illness, legal responsibility, and the protection of children in similar circumstances.