The trial of Lindsay Clancy has gripped the US for weeks - here's what the jury must consider

The trial of Lindsay Clancy has captivated the United States for several weeks, leaving jurors deadlocked and struggling to reach a unanimous verdict. Clancy, 36, is accused of murdering her three children in 2023, and her defense claims she suffered from a rare mental illness during the killings. The jury, composed of nine women and three men, has repeatedly communicated their inability to agree on a decision.

After six days of deliberation, Clancy's lawyer, Kevin Reddington, pointed out that one juror was not adhering to the judge's instructions, prompting the judge to reiterate the meaning of "reasonable doubt." If the jury cannot come to a unanimous agreement, a mistrial may ensue, causing Clancy to remain in custody and face a possible not guilty verdict or a not guilty by reason of insanity, which would lead to her detention in a psychiatric facility.