Defense rests after doctor cites postpartum psychosis

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Defense lawyers for Lindsay Clancy rested their case in Plymouth, Massachusetts Superior Court after testimony from forensic psychiatrist Dr. Phillip Resnick. He testified in video that Clancy suffered postpartum psychosis after the birth of her child, hearing voices that commanded her to kill her children and herself.

WHO: Defense lawyers for Lindsay Clancy; Dr. Phillip Resnick

WHAT: Defense rested after Resnick testified that Clancy was not criminally responsible due to postpartum psychosis.

WHEN: Reported Aug 21, 2026 at 6:30 PM ET

WHERE: Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

WHY: The defense concluded its case following Resnick’s video testimony supporting a mental-illness defense.

How this story developed (showing 8 of 8 earlier reports)

Lindsay Clancy trial resumes after defense rests · Aug 24, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
Hundreds in pink rally outside Lindsay Clancy trial · Aug 20, 2026 at 3:13 PM ET
Clancy mother-in-law says she begged for help before killings · Aug 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Former mother-in-law testifies Lindsay sought help · Aug 18, 2026 at 2:12 PM ET
Clancy's mother testifies about thoughts of harming children · Aug 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Clancy trial week features mental health and autopsy testimony · Aug 14, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Lindsay Clancy sobs as autopsy testimony continues · Aug 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
Lindsay Clancy breaks down during autopsy testimony · Aug 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET

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