Watch Live: Lindsay Clancy trial resumes with cross-examination of psychiatrist Jennifer Tufts - CBS News
The murder trial of Lindsay Clancy continues as her former psychiatrist, Dr. Jennifer Tufts, concludes her testimony following a tense cross-examination. The defense argues Clancy suffered from postpartum psychosis, while prosecutors contend she was aware of her actions during the incident.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing legal and medical debate surrounding postpartum mental health and criminal responsibility.
Lindsay Clancy's first psychiatrist was back on the witness stand Monday for a second day in the Massachusetts murder trial. Dr. Jennifer Tufts' time on the stand ended as she had a tense exchange with defense attorney Kevin Reddington.Clancy's attorney said she was overmedicated and suffering from extreme postpartum psychosis when she killed her three children in their home in Duxbury on Jan. 24, 2023. Prosecutors said Clancy knew what she was doing and suggested she faked a suicide attempt after the murders.Clancy, 35, is charged with first-degree murder in the deaths of 5-year-old Cora, 3-year-old Dawson and 8-month-old Callan.Court ends for the dayJulie Paul, a psychiatric nurse practitioner for South Shore Health, was the second witness of the day.
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