Case timeline
Key developments in context.
A chronological index of publicly reported and documented events. Expand each item to see its linked references.
January 24, 2023Deaths reported in Duxbury
The underlying events occurred in Duxbury, Massachusetts. Subsequent reporting and the criminal proceedings concern the deaths of three children and the defendant’s injuries.
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Associated PressJuly 29, 2026911 call from Lindsay Clancy’s husband brings tears to courtroomPlymouth County Superior Court / WBUR document archiveSeptember 15, 2023Commonwealth of Massachusetts indictmentSeptember 15, 2023Grand-jury indictment
A Plymouth County grand jury returned the indictment available in the public document archive.
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Plymouth County Superior Court / WBUR document archiveSeptember 15, 2023Commonwealth of Massachusetts indictmentJuly 2026Trial begins
Jury selection and trial proceedings began in Plymouth County Superior Court. Public reporting described a closely watched proceeding focused in part on criminal responsibility.
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Associated PressJuly 29, 2026911 call from Lindsay Clancy’s husband brings tears to courtroomJuly 29, 2026Testimony and 911 recording
AP reported that jurors heard testimony from Patrick Clancy and listened to a 911 recording during the trial.
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Associated PressJuly 29, 2026911 call from Lindsay Clancy’s husband brings tears to courtroomAugust 27, 2026Case submitted to jury
After weeks of testimony, the case moved into jury deliberations, according to subsequent AP reporting.
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Associated PressAugust 31, 2026No verdict after 3 days of deliberations in the Lindsay Clancy trialAugust 31, 2026Third day of deliberations
AP reported the jury had completed a third day without a verdict.
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Associated PressAugust 31, 2026No verdict after 3 days of deliberations in the Lindsay Clancy trialSeptember 4, 2026Mistrial declared
The judge declared a mistrial after the jury could not reach a unanimous verdict.
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Associated PressSeptember 4, 2026Mistrial is declared in Lindsay Clancy child killings case after jury deadlocksCBS NewsSeptember 4, 2026Lindsay Clancy trial ends in mistrial with no verdict. What happens next?September 7, 2026Current archive status
This site records no publicly confirmed retrial decision as of this update date. Future court action will be added as a new entry with sources.