Lindsay Clancy Mistrial: Reddington Weighs In | Case by Case | "48 Hours" Podcast
- Sep 9, 2026
- 25:12
- Full Episode
In the wake of the mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy murder case, CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul and WBZ-TV reporter and anchor Kristina Rex share new reporting from inside the courtroom, exclusive juror insights, and behind-the-scenes details of the dramatic final courtroom moments. Plus, we learn what's next as the Plymouth County District Attorney's Office weighs its options.
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Brief Summary
Lindsay Clancy's trial ends in mistrial due to jury deadlock over her alleged killing of three children.
Key points
- Mistrial Declared. After 36 hours of deliberation, a mistrial was declared in the case against Lindsay Clancy.
- Juror's Emotional Reaction. A juror had a notable emotional reaction when the mistrial was declared, highlighting the case's impact.
- Defense Attorney's Strong Stance. Kevin Readington, Lindsay Clancy's attorney, firmly states she doesn't deserve jail time.
- Prosecutor's Focus. The prosecution emphasizes that the case is about Lindsay Clancy's actions, not mental health issues.
- Emotional Reactions to the Trial. The trial sparked intense emotional connections among the community, leading to public displays of support and dissent.
- The Challenge of Finding Jurors. Finding impartial jurors for a retrial may prove difficult due to public opinion and media coverage.
Episode highlights
- Mistrial DeclaredAfter 36 hours of deliberation, a mistrial was declared in the case against Lindsay Clancy.“The jury is deadlocked, and I'm going to declare a mistrial.”0:24Sep 9, 2026
- Juror's Emotional ReactionA juror had a notable emotional reaction when the mistrial was declared, highlighting the case's impact.“One woman bent over forwards with her head in her hands.”3:55Sep 9, 2026
- Defense Attorney's Strong StanceKevin Readington, Lindsay Clancy's attorney, firmly states she doesn't deserve jail time.“I would not plead Lindsay Clancy to a day in jail.”13:01Sep 9, 2026
- Prosecutor's FocusThe prosecution emphasizes that the case is about Lindsay Clancy's actions, not mental health issues.“This case is not about a health care system or how women are treated in it.”14:34Sep 9, 2026
- Emotional Reactions to the TrialThe trial sparked intense emotional connections among the community, leading to public displays of support and dissent.“It just feels like people felt very emotionally connected to this trial.”19:05Sep 9, 2026
- The Challenge of Finding JurorsFinding impartial jurors for a retrial may prove difficult due to public opinion and media coverage.“How would they find jurors who don't know anything or don't have an opinion?”19:12Sep 9, 2026
- Justice for the VictimsTim Cruz highlights the importance of focusing on the child victims amidst the trial's emotional turmoil.“This was and has always been about getting justice for those three little babies.”22:24Sep 9, 2026
