The Plymouth County District Attorney is known for rarely making deals, yet Lindsay Clancy’s case might be an exception according to a seasoned defense attorney. Clancy, 36, faces charges of three counts of first-degree murder following the deaths of her young children — Cora, Dawson, and Callan — who were found strangled at their home in January 2023.
The future of the murder case is uncertain after a judge declared a mistrial on September 4, 2026, due to jurors’ inability to reach a unanimous decision, resulting in an alleged 11-1 split.
A Boston-based criminal defense attorney, Peter Elikann, stated that the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office is known for its reluctance to negotiate, often pushing cases to trial even when they aren’t strong. However, he mentioned that Clancy’s situation could be different given the conventional wisdom that it’s unlikely to achieve agreement among 12 jurors that Clancy committed first-degree murder.
Elikann suggested that it might be prudent for the DA’s office and the defense to compromise. Plymouth County DA Timothy Cruz may realize securing a murder conviction in a retrial could be challenging.
Nick Dargie, a juror, revealed a holdout juror refused to present evidence or witness testimony to support his position during deliberations, leading to their note.
While no decision has been made on a potential retrial, Cruz stated that discussions would occur with the team at the proper time.
Clancy’s lawyer, Kevin Reddington, filed a motion for not guilty due to lack of criminal responsibility. He acknowledged that a mistrial permits retrial but emphasized that most jurors applied the reasonable doubt standard, concluding the prosecution hadn’t proven Clancy’s criminal responsibility.
Reddington expressed openness to listen to Cruz, hoping for compromise based on the trial evidence. Retired Judge Jack Lu noted that while a plea deal is in the public’s interest, it’s unlikely prosecutors would agree, predicting the prosecutor’s office may approach the charges in the same way as the first trial.
Clancy will return to court on September 29 for a status hearing, which might provide more clarity on the case’s future.
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