Released killer tells police 'it's happened again' after murder
A jury failed to reach a verdict on whether Lindsay Clancy was criminally responsible for the deaths of her three children. Clancy strangled five-year-old Cora, three-year-old Dawson, and eight-month-old Callan on January 24 2023. The trial focused on whether the 36-year-old suffered from postpartum psychosis. While some supporters raised over $1 million and protested in pink shirts to avoid her trial, others demanded a murder conviction. Patrick Clancy, the defendant's ex-husband, has spoken out following the mistrial.
What changed
The murder trial ended in a mistrial after jurors could not decide on Clancy's criminal responsibility.
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Mistrial declared in Lindsay Clancy child murder case
A jury failed to reach a verdict on whether Lindsay Clancy was criminally responsible for the deaths of her three children. Clancy strangled five-year-old Cora, three-year-old Dawson, and eight-month-old Callan on January 24 2023. The trial focused on whether the 36-year-old suffered from postpartum psychosis. While some supporters raised over $1 million and protested in pink shirts to avoid her trial, others demanded a murder conviction. Patrick Clancy, the defendant's ex-husband, has spoken out following the mistrial.
Why it matters
The case has divided the public over the intersection of severe mental health conditions and criminal accountability. It mirrors a previous case involving an Irish mother who killed three children.
What is confirmed
- Lindsay Clancy strangled her children Cora, Dawson, and Callan to death on January 24 2023.
- The trial ended in a mistrial because jurors could not reach a verdict on whether Clancy was criminally responsible.
Still unconfirmed
- A fundraiser for Lindsay Clancy raised more than $1 million.
What to watch next
- Court rulings on the admissibility of postpartum psychosis as a defense in future proceedings.
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Schizophrenic man pleads guilty to second murder after previous release
A man with schizophrenia has admitted to murdering a friend on New Year's Day by stabbing him in the neck. Following the attack, the defendant told police "it's happened again." This marks the second homicide committed by the man, who had previously been released from prison after killing his grandmother by setting her on fire. He is now identified as a double killer.
Why it matters
The case highlights the risk of recidivism among violent offenders with severe mental health conditions. The defendant's prior release despite a previous killing is a central element of the case. Legal proceedings are now focusing on his admission of guilt for the second murder.
What is confirmed
- The defendant pleaded guilty to murdering a friend by stabbing him in the neck on New Year's Day.
- The man told police "it's happened again" after the killing.
- The defendant previously killed his grandmother by setting her on fire.
- The man has been described as a double killer following his admission.
What to watch next
- Sentencing hearing for the defendant
- Court findings on the defendant's mental state at the time of the crime
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Convicted killer pleads guilty to stabbing friend to death
A man with schizophrenia has pleaded guilty to the murder of a friend whom he stabbed in the neck on New Year's Day. After the killing, the defendant told police "it's happened again." The man had previously been released from prison despite having killed his own grandmother by setting her on fire. He is now described as a double killer following his admission to the second homicide.
Why it matters
This case highlights a failure in the parole or release system given the defendant's history of extreme violence. The admission to police suggests a conscious awareness of his recurring violent behavior.
What is confirmed
- The defendant stabbed a friend in the neck on New Year's Day.
- The man told police "it's happened again" after the murder.
- The defendant had previously been released from prison after killing his own grandmother by setting her on fire.
- The defendant has schizophrenia.
Still unconfirmed
- The defendant has schizophrenia.
- The murder occurred on New Year's Eve.
What to watch next
- Sentencing hearing for the defendant
- Court findings on why the defendant was released after the first murder
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- BBC — Released killer tells police 'it's happened again' after murder
- AOL.co.uk — Man stabbed to death by killer freed despite setting fire to his own grandmother
- Daily Mirror — Man stabbed to death by killer who was freed despite setting fire to his own gran
- Manchester Evening News — Man who fatally stabbed friend in neck on New Year's Day pleads guilty
- thesun.co.uk — Brute knifed pal to death then told cops 'it happened again' after he was released for killing his own gran
- ITVX — 'It's happened again' : Killer admits New Year's Eve murder | ITV News London
- telegraph.co.uk — Double killer who murdered friend told police ‘it’s happened again’
- ca.news.yahoo.com — Convicted killer with schizophrenia stabbed friend to death before telling police ‘it’s happened again’
- metro.co.uk — Killer told police 'it's happened again' after fatally stabbing friend
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