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Lindsay Clancy killed her three children and attempted to take her own life. Trial will try to find out why

TVI Notícias26 August 2026 at 20:59

Lindsay Clancy killed her three children and attempted to take her own life. The ongoing trial aims to determine the boundary between mental illness and criminal responsibility, with the jury to decide whether the defendant can be found guilty of the crimes committed.

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