A Massachusetts mom accused of killing her three children was texting her husband about dinner just an hour before the tragedy unfolded, according to court testimony that left the courtroom stunned.
Lindsay Clancy, 36, and her then-husband Patrick exchanged casual messages on January 24, 2023, about takeout from a local restaurant called ThreeV. At 4:53 p. m.
, she texted him, asking if he wanted to order food, saying she hadn’t cooked because it had been a long day. Patrick replied yes, and the conversation continued with simple questions about their baby son Callan’s nap and their food orders.
Patrick asked what she wanted, and she responded with a Mediterranean power bowl. He chose scallops and pork belly risotto. The exchange ended at 5:08 p.
m. , just over an hour before Patrick returned home to find a horrifying scene.
When Patrick arrived home after 6 p. m. , he discovered his three children unresponsive.
Cora, 5, Dawson, 3, and 8-month-old Callan were allegedly strangled. He also found Lindsay lying in the backyard after reportedly jumping from a second-story window and attempting suicide by cutting her wrists and neck, according to testimony.
Earlier that day, Lindsay had texted Patrick about their daughter Cora’s medical appointment, sharing that her urine looked good. Patrick responded warmly, calling her a good momma.
Lindsay’s defense attorney, Kevin Reddington, argues she was suffering from severe postpartum psychosis and hearing voices, aiming for a not guilty by reason of insanity verdict. Prosecutors, however, claim she planned the killings because she wanted a break from parenting.
Court documents reveal disturbing Google searches in the days before the incident, including queries about treating a sociopath, how to slit a throat, and how to disable airbags in a Kia Sorento. A private note from November 2022 also showed she wanted a fourth child.
The trial, now in its third week, continues Monday. What will the jury decide about a mother who seemed to be ordering takeout just moments before her world shattered?
