PLYMOUTH, Mass. — The jury weighing the fate of Lindsay Clancy told the court Tuesday morning that it has been unable to reach a unanimous verdict after days of deliberations in the high-profile murder trial.
After bringing prosecutors and defense attorneys to a sidebar, Plymouth Superior Court Judge William Sullivan called the jury into the courtroom and addressed a note sent by jurors.
According to Sullivan, the note stated: “After many hours of deliberation we are unable to come to a unanimous decision.”
Despite the jury’s indication that it remains deadlocked, Sullivan instructed the panel to continue its work.
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“I know that this was a long trial. I know that there were over 80 witnesses. There were over 300 exhibits, and because of that, I’m going to ask you to go back out, keeping in mind all the instructions that I gave you, to go out and to continue your deliberations at this time,” Sullivan told jurors.
The jury is tasked with determining whether Clancy is guilty of first-degree murder in the deaths of her three children in Duxbury in January 2023.
If jurors do not find Clancy guilty of first-degree murder, they may consider lesser charges, including second-degree murder and manslaughter. Jurors also have the option of finding Clancy not guilty by reason of lack of criminal responsibility.
As he arrived at court Tuesday morning, defense attorney Kevin Reddington said the jury had demonstrated that it was taking its responsibilities seriously and working hard through the evidence.
Reddington also said that if the case ended in a hung jury, he believes prosecutors would pursue a retrial rather than drop the charges.
The jury consists of nine women and three men.
Deliberations resumed Tuesday morning and continue in Plymouth Superior Court.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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