Live Updates: Emotions flow as Clancy trial covers autopsies

Lindsay Clancy's former father-in-law was called to testify Thursday after an emotional morning in her murder trial. The Massachusetts mother is accused of strangling her three kids in their Duxbury home in 2023. Grandfather testifies Christopher Clancy, father of Patrick Clancy and grandfather of the children, was called to the witness stand around midday on Thursday. His testimony began with a description of when he first met Lindsay Clancy. Later, he described Lindsay Clancy as "very protective" of her then-husband and children. He also noted that she was close with his daughter, Patrick Clancy's sister. Christopher Clancy said he was aware of his former daughter-in-law's mental health struggles and that his son was concerned about her well-being. Before the prosecution concluded their questioning, Christopher Clancy also described the call he received from his son after the children were killed. "It was terrible," he said.