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Trump Says Lindsay Clancy Pardon Request Is a State Matter, Not Federal
politics26 days ago

Trump Says Lindsay Clancy Pardon Request Is a State Matter, Not Federal

President Donald Trump said he would not intervene in the Lindsay Clancy case, calling it a state matter despite her attorney’s pardon request. He noted there’s no winner and urged the local system to resolve the retrial/penalties, acknowledging the tragedy of three deaths. Clancy faces three counts of first-degree murder after a mistrial with an 11–1 split among jurors; her defense attributes the deaths to postpartum psychosis, and prosecutors and defense must work out the case at the state level.

via Fox News|
#first-degree-murder#lindsay-clancy#pardon
Illinois mother texts about high-profile Clancy trial before killing her toddler, prosecutors say
crime1 month ago

Illinois mother texts about high-profile Clancy trial before killing her toddler, prosecutors say

An Illinois mother, Corie Walsh of Frankfort, is charged with first-degree murder after prosecutors say she fatally strangled her 2-year-old son, Barrett Walsh, hours after texting friends about the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, which ended in a mistrial. Barrett was found unresponsive in the basement after a neighbor performed CPR; Walsh reportedly was in a mental health crisis and had injuries herself. Prosecutors say she called Barrett the 'devil' and the 'anti-Christ.' The case unfolds as autopsy findings preliminarily attribute Barrett's death to asphyxia from ligature, with final results pending; Walsh remains in custody awaiting a detention hearing while her other children were unharmed.

via CNN|
#corie-walsh#crime#first-degree-murder
Mistrial in Lindsay Clancy case: the bigger fault lies with the prosecution, not the jury
opinion1 month ago

Mistrial in Lindsay Clancy case: the bigger fault lies with the prosecution, not the jury

Boston Globe columnist Yvonne Abraham argues the mistrial in Lindsay Clancy’s case exposes the real failure: DA Tim Cruz’s decision to charge her with first-degree murder and the aggressive prosecutorial strategy, which may have contributed to the deadlock. She contrasts this with how different choices in the Latarsha Sanders case were handled and suggests Cruz should rethink charges if retrial occurs, focusing on justice over a harsh showcase.

via The Boston Globe|
#first-degree-murder#lindsay-clancy#mental-health
Frankfort mom charged with three counts of first-degree murder in 2-year-old’s death
crime1 month ago

Frankfort mom charged with three counts of first-degree murder in 2-year-old’s death

Prosecutors say Corie A. Walsh killed her 2-year-old son Barrett in a Frankfort home by ligature, was found in a bathtub attempting self-harm, and the child died at a hospital. Walsh faces three counts of first-degree murder and is being held for medical treatment, while three other children in the home were unharmed. Walsh reportedly told police the boy was the devil/anti-Christ and had been following the Lindsay Clancy case.

via NBC 5 Chicago|
#barrett-walsh#child-death-investigation#corie-a-walsh
Clancy Trial: Deadlock Doesn't End the Case, Says Retired Judge
crime1 month ago

Clancy Trial: Deadlock Doesn't End the Case, Says Retired Judge

A Massachusetts judge cautions against assuming a hung jury in Lindsay Clancy's triple-murder trial, saying juries in emotional cases often report deadlock before a verdict; after more than 23 hours of deliberation over four days, jurors told the court they could not reach unanimity and were ordered to resume weighing options including first-degree murder, with a verdict still possible.

via Fox News|
#crime#first-degree-murder#hung-jury
Massachusetts Trial Sees Jurors Split as Deliberations Continue
us-news1 month ago

Massachusetts Trial Sees Jurors Split as Deliberations Continue

Jurors in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial told a Massachusetts judge they were deadlocked after four days of deliberations, prompting the judge to send them back to continue weighing charges including first-degree murder. Prosecutors say Clancy killed her three children and acted with premeditation, while the defense cites postpartum psychosis, creating the possibility of a not criminally responsible verdict. The panel had previously asked to review evidence such as pill bottles and a knife, and the long five‑week trial—featuring more than 80 witnesses and hundreds of exhibits—continues as jurors work toward a verdict.

via NBC News|
#deliberations#first-degree-murder#hung-jury
Keffe D Convicted in Tupac Shakur Killing, Decades After the Slaying
crime1 month ago

Keffe D Convicted in Tupac Shakur Killing, Decades After the Slaying

After nearly 30 years, Duane 'Keffe D' Davis was found guilty of first-degree murder in Tupac Shakur’s 1996 killing by a Las Vegas jury; the four-week trial hinged on circumstantial evidence and the defendant’s own statements, making him the first and only person held legally accountable. Davis faces life in prison with no possibility of parole, with sentencing set for October 13, and he signaled an appeal.

via cnn.com|
#crime#duane-davis#first-degree-murder
Three days in, Lindsay Clancy murder trial remains undecided as jurors weigh postpartum psychosis
crime1 month ago

Three days in, Lindsay Clancy murder trial remains undecided as jurors weigh postpartum psychosis

After three days of deliberations with no verdict, a Plymouth County jury is weighing whether Lindsay Clancy was criminally responsible for the killings of her three children or suffered from postpartum psychosis; jurors could convict of first- or second-degree murder or manslaughter, acquit, or find her not criminally responsible and commit her to a mental health facility, with life without parole if found guilty of first-degree murder. The defense cites postpartum psychosis, prosecutors say she knew right from wrong, and jurors have reviewed evidence such as the knife and medications.

via Fox News|
#crime#first-degree-murder#jury-deliberations
Mass. Trial Deliberations: Clancy's Fate Hangs on Postpartum Psychosis Defense
crime1 month ago

Mass. Trial Deliberations: Clancy's Fate Hangs on Postpartum Psychosis Defense

On the second day of deliberations in the Plymouth, Massachusetts murder trial, jurors weigh whether Lindsay Clancy killed her three children in 2023, with her defense arguing postpartum psychosis and lack of criminal responsibility, while prosecutors say she acted with intent. The jury has queried evidence and potential instructions, and could convict of first-degree murder (lifelong imprisonment) or opt for lesser charges or a mental-health commitment if not criminally responsible.

via NBC News|
#child-killing#crime#first-degree-murder
Harris Lake Boat Crash Ends With 12-Year Minimum Sentence for Impaired Driver
crime1 month ago

Harris Lake Boat Crash Ends With 12-Year Minimum Sentence for Impaired Driver

Quinten Kight pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and felony boating while impaired for a Harris Lake crash that killed 10-year-old Brooklyn Carroll and seriously injured Wake County employee Jennifer Stehle, earning a minimum 12-year prison sentence. Investigators found extensive alcohol on the boat, including dozens of empty containers, and Kight’s BAC was well above the legal limit. Brooklyn’s family delivered emotional statements in court, and a wrongful-death lawsuit has been filed. The boat’s owner, Annamarie Flanigan, also faces charges including second-degree murder.

via ABC11 News|
#brooklyn-carroll#crime#drunk-boating
Reiner Siblings Testify Before Grand Jury as Nick Reiner Faces Murder Charges
crime-and-justice1 month ago

Reiner Siblings Testify Before Grand Jury as Nick Reiner Faces Murder Charges

Jake and Romy Reiner testified before the Los Angeles grand jury that indicted their brother Nick Reiner, who is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the killings of their parents Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner; the indictment adds a special circumstance of lying in wait, Nick has pleaded not guilty and faces a September 15 pretrial hearing with potential life without parole or the death penalty if convicted. Their sister had previously pointed police toward a family member, and Nick reportedly lived at the house at the time of the murders.

via Yahoo|
#crime-and-justice#first-degree-murder#grand-jury
Florida father indicted for murder after leaf-blower incident on infant
nation-and-world2 months ago

Florida father indicted for murder after leaf-blower incident on infant

A Florida man, James Westervelt, 38, of Ocala, has been indicted for first‑degree murder in the death of his 6‑month‑old son from blunt‑force trauma after authorities say he bounced the child; Westervelt was already in custody for allegedly using a leaf blower on the infant at about 2 months old, reportedly telling investigators he did it because it was "funny." He is due back in court in September.

via WKRC|
#first-degree-murder#infant-death#leaf-blower