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Trial begins for Massachusetts mom who says postpartum issues led her to kill 3 children
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Michael Casey, Associated Press , KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 20, 2026
· 3 min read
Jury selection began Monday in the trial of a Massachusetts mother who strangled her three children while undergoing medical treatment for psychiatric problems that developed after she gave birth. The trial of Lindsay Clancy, which could take several weeks, is expected to explore the complicated ...
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Key takeaway A total of 18 jurors, including six alternates, will be chosen for the trial.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
In San Antonio, where access to mental health services is a persistent concern, the trial of Lindsay Clancy raises questions about the local support systems in place for new mothers struggling with postpartum issues. While the case itself is unfolding in Massachusetts, its implications resonate here, where the city's own health providers and community organizations work to address the complex needs of families. The fact that Clancy's lawyers will pursue an insanity defense, citing her untreated postpartum psychosis, highlights the need for vigilant monitoring and treatment of new mothers in Bexar County, where thousands of babies are born each year. As the trial explores the intersection of mental health, medical care, and personal responsibility, San Antonio's own healthcare providers and policymakers would do well to examine their protocols for identifying and treating postpartum psychiatric conditions, to prevent similar tragedies from occurring here.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 20, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Jury selection began Monday in the trial of a Massachusetts mother who strangled her three children while undergoing medical treatment for psychiatric problems that developed after she gave birth. The trial of Lindsay Clancy, which could take several weeks, is expected to explore the complicated ...
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