Can Lindsay Clancy be found innocent? Online clamor grows as ex-FBI asks about ‘hung jury’; what happens next

The trial of Lindsay Clancy, accused of killing her three children, has drawn significant online scrutiny as many argue in favor of her innocence. Lindsay pleaded not guilty, claiming she was overmedicated and suffering from postpartum psychosis when she fatally strangled her children – Cora (age 5), Dawson (age 3), and Callan (age 8 months). Her ex-husband, Patrick Clancy, appeared in court but has been the subject of online speculation as well.

A former FBI agent, Jennifer Coffindaffer, has also questioned the likelihood of a hung jury in the case. If a hung jury were to occur, the judge would declare a mistrial, leaving Lindsay still charged and subject to the Plymouth County District Attorney's office in Massachusetts evaluating whether to drop the charges, offer a plea deal, or proceed with a new jury trial.

Social media users have shared their opinions, with many asserting that Lindsay is innocent, though these claims lack credibility due to their unverified nature. In the event of Lindsay being found not guilty, she would not be released but likely placed in indefinite secure mental health facility observation. The court could then order an initial commitment of up to six months, followed by review and potential further commitments for up to a year, if deemed necessary.