US mother begged for help before her children's killings, mother-in-law testifies
The murder trial of Lindsay Clancy continues as family members testify that she was suffering from severe mental health issues, including postpartum psychosis, prior to the deaths of her three children. The defense argues she was seeking help, while prosecutors maintain the killings were a calculated act.
Why it matters
The case highlights the critical need for better awareness and support systems for postpartum mental health conditions.
Image source, Getty Images By Ana Faguy Published 20 minutes ago Warning: This story contains distressing details and discussion of attempted suicide
Lindsay Clancy was "begging for help" before killing her three children, her former mother-in-law testified on Tuesday, echoing others who have told a court that Clancy's mental health deteriorated after the birth of her youngest son.
"She had insomnia. She was losing her appetite," the mother-in-law, Susan Clancy, said at the murder trial. "She was very anxious and sad."
Lawyers for Clancy, who does not dispute carrying out the killings but has pleaded not guilty to murder charges, argue she was experiencing postpartum psychosis at the time.
Prosecutors, meanwhile, alleged she made a calculated decision to intentionally kill her children - Cora, 5, Dawson, 3, and Callan, who was eight months.
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