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Lindsay Clancy begged for help before her children's killings, mother-in-law testifies

Lindsay Clancy has admitted killing her daughter and two sons but has pleaded not guilty to murder, saying she was experiencing postpartum psychosis.

Lindsay Clancy begged for help before her children's killings, mother-in-law testifies

Lindsay Clancy pleaded for assistance prior to the murders of her three children, her mother-in-law testified at a recent murder trial. Susan Clancy described her daughter as having insomnia, losing her appetite, experiencing anxiety, and sadness after the birth of her youngest son, Callan. Clancy's lawyers argue she was suffering from postpartum psychosis at the time, while prosecutors contend she deliberately killed the children - Cora aged five, Dawson aged three, and Callan aged eight months.

When questioned about Lindsay's interest in seeking help, Susan Clancy affirmed that her daughter had consistently been seeking assistance and was a nurturing, loving mother. Following three weeks of witness testimonies, prosecutors concluded their case on Monday, and the defense commenced with personal anecdotes from family members. Clancy faces three counts of first-degree murder.

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