Lindsay Clancy trial: Jury says ‘they are deadlocked’; Will there be a ‘dynamite’ instruction? Here's what's next

On the fourth day of jury deliberations in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial, the panel informed the judge that they were unable to reach a unanimous verdict. Judge William Sullivan instructed the jurors to return and continue their deliberations, emphasizing the complexity of the case involving over 80 witnesses and 300 exhibits. Clancy's defense attorney, Kevin Reddington, indicated that he would pursue another trial if a hung jury occurs.

The attorney expressed strong confidence in the jury, acknowledging their attentiveness throughout the five-week trial. If jurors remain deadlocked on first-degree murder, they would assess second-degree murder and subsequently manslaughter. A complete deadlock could prompt Judge Sullivan to deliver a "dynamite" instruction, urging them to reassess their views and conscience.

Should the jurors fail to reach a consensus, a mistrial would be declared, and Clancy would remain at Tewksbury Hospital, a psychiatric facility in Massachusetts. Prosecutors would then consider retrying the case with a new jury, taking into account the level of division within the original jury.