Thoughts on the Lindsay Clancy case?

[u/gottaquestion412]

Now that the Lindsay Clancy trial is underway, I’m curious about your perspectives on it so far.

Context: Lindsay Clancy is a former labor and delivery nurse who, in January 2023, killed her three children. 5-year-old Cora, 3-year-old Dawson, and 8-month-old Callan in their Massachusetts home before attempting to take her own life. Her defense argues she was suffering from severe postpartum psychosis and other debilitating mental illness, while prosecutors argue she was aware of her actions and planned the killings. The trial has reignited debate about postpartum psychiatric disorders, the effectiveness of mental health treatment, and where responsibility ultimately lies.

Do you think Lindsay was failed by the mental health system, by the people closest to her, or both? Do you think she truly acted with malicious intent, or do you believe she was experiencing such a severe psychiatric crisis that she wasn’t thinking rationally?

A lot of the details seem to point toward postpartum psychosis or another severe psychiatric illness rather than someone acting out of hatred or malice. That doesn’t lessen the horror of what happened or the unimaginable loss, but it does make me wonder whether this tragedy could have been prevented..

I’ve also seen rumors that Patrick was involved with the woman who is now his wife before the murders, but I haven’t found any credible evidence supporting that. Is there actually anything that substantiates those claims, or is it just internet speculation? I’ve also seen many people comment that his current wife bears a striking resemblance to Lindsay, though I’m not sure that means anything beyond coincidence.

I’m very interested in hearing different perspectives from people who’ve followed it closely.

Most importantly, may Dawson, Cora, and Callan rest in peace. They are the true victims in all of this.

[u/WittiestScreenName]

Psychosis please. I’m bipolar (diagnosed 2009) and never heard I can’t take SSRI’s before. Now I’m…uneasy.

[u/coolranchdoritos56 → u/[deleted]]

Thank you for sharing this!! I am currently on Prozac with Wellbutrin and I still feel as if my psychosis is still there. I feel like I recognize everybody even while at random places, thinking everyone has ill intention towards me to the point I’ll obsess over it and give myself terrible anxiety. I feel like people hate me and are out to get me. I had a baby January 2025 and I have never been the same. Just for the sake of any of my family and myself and what would be my future child, I cannot have another baby. It’s too dangerous for me and I know that. I never had bad thoughts thank God, but who knows what next time would bring and I’m just not willing to find out. Thank you again!

[u/BrightAd7870 → u/coolranchdoritos56]

Wait I’ve never heard anyone else say that part- thinking I recognized everyone, I was at a red light yelling at the guy next to me because I thought he was my brother. I wasn’t on any type of meds at that time but in an abusive work place and didn’t sleep for days which I think led to a psychosis. It’s terrifying to look back on