Lindsay Clancy judge tells jurors to 'stay the course' as trial enters fourth day of deliberations: Live updates

Updated: 09:29 EDT, 1 September 2026 The judge presiding over the Lindsay Clancy murder trial told jurors to 'stay the course' as they enter day four of deliberations today.The jury, made up of nine women and three men, have spent 17 total hours deliberating the postpartum mom's fate. They must decide whether Clancy is guilty of three murder counts after the former labor and delivery nurse killed her children using exercise bands at her home in Duxbury, Massachusetts, in January 2023. Clancy has pleaded not guilty in her case, citing postpartum depression, psychosis and overmedication by prescribers. Prosecutors acknowledged that Clancy was mentally ill, but knew what she was doing at the time of the killings. The jurors, who are non-sequestered, heard five grueling weeks of evidence from doctors, psychiatry experts, police, friends and family before they broke for deliberations. Clancy's defense attorney Kevin Reddington told reporters that he was 'confident in this jury' and that 'they’re doing a great job working on the case,' outside of the Plymouth County Superior Courthouse yesterday. 'They’ve been focused and dedicated throughout the whole trial,' he said. Follow the Daily Mail for more updates... WATCH: How the Lindsay Clancy trial unfolded as jury deliberates murderLindsay Clancy jurors are set to begin their fourth day of deliberations after they failed to reach a verdict on Monday.Judge William Sullivan dismissed the jury at 4pm after thanking them for their time and efforts.'You know the instructions. Don’t read anything, don’t talk to anybody about this, don’t listen to anything, don’t do any research, don’t do any visits. Just stay the course,' he said.The panel of 12, made up of nine women and three men, has not been sequestered while they decide Clancy's fate.The group must reach a unanimous decision on whether Clancy is guilty of murder, manslaughter or not criminally responsible for her actions. WATCH: Lindsay Clancy's defense attorney's closing argument Lindsay Clancy's defense attorney described her as a 'damn good mother' who did 'nothing wrong' before she strangled her children to death during emotional closing arguments.Reddington vehemently defended his client throughout the trial, but further emphasized his belief during his closing statement.Look back at all the major moments from 'America's saddest murder trial'The Lindsay Clancy jury is now working to decide her fate.We've been in court since day one of 'America’s saddest murder trial.'While the world waits for their verdict, take a look back at our coverage of all the major moments from the gripping trial.Kevin Reddington swarmed by media as he arrived at courtLindsay Clancy's defense attorney was surrounded by the press as he walked into court on Tuesday.Lindsay and Patrick Clancy's little boy neighbor who heard an 'ungodly yell'... and witnessed a nightmare he should never have seen: New accounts reconstruct killing horrorRuth Hearson remembers the day in 2018 when the young couple and their baby girl moved into the home opposite on Summer Street.She took them brownies and welcomed them to the neighborhood - a quiet tree-lined road in the coastal suburb of Duxbury, Massachusetts.At the time, Lindsay, Patrick and Cora Clancy seemed like any other young family raising their children on the South Shore. A year later, they welcomed a son, Dawson, and baby Callan came along in 2022.To 81-year-old Hearson, who has lived on Summer Street for five decades, the Clancys 'were a terrific family.'Jury sent to continue deliberationsJudge William Sullivan asked the jury whether they had consumed any media about the case and whether anything affected their ability to serve.After the jurors responded, no, the judge promptly sent them back to deliberations and ordered the court in recess.Inside the courtroomIn the courtroom, Lindsay Clancy wears a green blouse with lace sleeves and a hairband and chats with Reddington.She smiled slightly while he spoke to her.Prosecutor Shanan Buckingham is once again wearing a black bow in her hair.Clancy’s parents, Paula and Mike Musgrove, and her sister, Allison, are here again with their family friend.There are six rows of media - only around 10 members of the public - a couple of them in pink.The jury has all entered the room. One of the women looked over at Clancy as she took her seat.New The Trial USA podcast takes you inside Lindsay Clancy murder trial as psychiatrists claim she DID have capacity to kill her three childrenOn the latest episode of The Crime Desk's The Trial USA: The Trial of Lindsay Clancy podcast, host Kayla Brantley is joined by crime correspondent Rachel Sharp who has been in court every day covering the murder trial.Clancy, 36, is on trial for killing her three children – Cora, five, Dawson, three, and eight-month-old Callan – at her home in Duxbury, Massachusetts, in 2023.She does not deny killing them but has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity, claiming she was suffering from severe post-partum mental illness that left her unable to control her own actions.The trial has become a battle over whether or not Clancy should be criminally responsible for the death of her children with the defense and prosecution submitting opposing psychiatric assessments of the mother of three.Patrick Clancy's lawyer puts influencers and celebrities peddling conspiracies about his children's killings 'on notice'Since the start of her trial on July 27, social media users and celebrities have shared unfounded theories about the case online, including that Patrick allegedly had something to do with the tragedy that has shocked America. Cruel trolls have shared unproven theories that Patrick allegedly framed his ex-wife in a bid to start a new life, especially after learning that he remarried a New York City fertility doctor in April 2026. Lindsay and Patrick Clancy's little boy neighbor who heard an 'ungodly yell'... and witnessed a nightmare he should never have seenRuth Hearson remembers the day in 2018 when the young couple and their baby girl moved into the home opposite on Summer Street.To 81-year-old Hearson, who has lived on Summer Street for five decades, the Clancys 'were a terrific family.'