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Judge Clears Way for Lindsay Clancy to Be Retried in the Deaths of Her Three Children
A Massachusetts judge rejected the defense bid to dismiss murder charges; a second trial could come in March 2027.
Filed November 9, 2026 · 📍 MA 02332
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Key points
- A judge denied Lindsay Clancy's motion to dismiss murder charges
- She can be retried in the 2023 deaths of her three children
- A second trial could begin in March 2027
A Massachusetts judge on Monday cleared the way for Lindsay Clancy to be tried again on murder charges in the 2023 deaths of her three young children at their home [1].
The judge rejected a bid by Clancy's attorneys to have the case dismissed, and ruled on two other motions, including one involving juror records [2]. A second trial could take place in March 2027, the Toronto Sun reported [3].
The case has drawn national attention and painful debate over postpartum mental illness and criminal responsibility.
From the Bench's take: three children lost their lives. The court is right to let a jury decide, and our prayers remain with the family members still living with this tragedy.
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Should the death penalty stay on the books for the worst crimes?
- Yes, for the worst murders
- Only with absolute proof like DNA
- No, life without parole is enough
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