Court hears psychiatrist on postpartum psychosis claim
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A forensic psychiatrist testified for the defense that Lindsay Clancy was suffering from a “command hallucination” when she killed her three children. The defense does not dispute the killings but argues Clancy’s postpartum psychosis means she should not be found guilty of murder. Prosecutors said the killings were intentional.
WHO:Forensic psychiatrist Phillip Resnick
WHAT:Resnick testified about the effects of postpartum psychosis and “command hallucination” in Clancy’s case.
WHEN:Reported Aug 21, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:The testimony was presented during Clancy’s trial to support the defense’s not-guilty position based on postpartum psychosis.
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