Postpartum Psychosis Defense in Lindsay Clancy Trial | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 8, 2026 · 1m

The trial of Lindsay Clancy, accused in the deaths of her three children, enters its second week as her defense pivots on postpartum psychosis — arguing she was mentally ill and not in control of her actions. To succeed, they must prove warning signs through witness testimony and expert medical analysis, but the legal bar for insanity is steep, requiring proof she didn’t understand her actions were wrong. Recent therapist testimony fell short with some observers, and the prosecution is poised to counter with their own evidence — leaving the jury to weigh mental health against culpability in…