Massachusetts v. Lindsay Clancy: A Case for Jury Sequestration
If you have a social media account, you’ve likely heard of the ongoing trial, Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. Lindsey Clancy 1 . It’s highly televised, highly controversial, and for most people, it’s been the majority of their social media content for August, 2026. The defendant, Lindsay Clancy, is on trial in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, for the triple homicide of her three young children in January 2023. Ms. Clancy – whose lawyers argue was suffering from post-partum depression, anxiety, and psychosis at the time of the murders – pleaded not guilty at indictment. The internet has since divided itself into multiple camps: some see Ms. Clancy as a postpartum woman failed by the health system in Massachusetts, others await her conviction for cold-blooded murder, and a specific subset believe Ms. Clancy’s husband, Patrick, is responsible for the event. These views are well represented on social media – Ms. Clancy’s supporters on TikTok organized a gathering outside Plymouth...