Lindsay Clancy Juror Reveals How 10-2 Split Became 11-1 As Dissenters ‘Felt Attacked’

A juror in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial is offering new insight into how deliberations gradually shifted from a 10-2 divide to the final 11-1 split that resulted in a mistrial. Paula Devlin, who ultimately supported finding Clancy not guilty by reason of lack of criminal responsibility, acknowledged that the two dissenting jurors may have felt pressured as the majority attempted to reach a unanimous decision. Her account provides a closer look at the tension inside the jury room as jurors spent a week weighing murder and manslaughter charges against Clancy’s mental health defense.

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Devlin appeared on “CBS Mornings” and spoke with Gayle King about her experience deliberating the high-profile case. “We all worked together to convince ourselves,” Devlin told King. “And once we got to that point where it was 10-2, it was really hard. I felt very bad for them, because they felt attacked, and there’s no way to not do that.”

The vote later moved to 11-1, with Devlin and 10 other jurors reportedly supporting a finding of not guilty by reason of lack of criminal responsibility. The remaining juror refused to join them, leaving the panel unable to reach the unanimous decision required for a verdict.

Judge William Sullivan ultimately declared a mistrial after jurors repeatedly reported that they remained deadlocked.

The Jury Considered Several Possible Verdicts

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Clancy was charged in connection with the January 2023 deaths of her three children, Cora, 5, Dawson, 3, and 8-month-old Callan, inside the family’s Duxbury, Massachusetts, home. She did not dispute that she strangled the children with exercise bands. The central issue at trial was whether she was criminally responsible for her actions at the time.

Jurors could have found Clancy guilty of first-degree murder, second-degree murder or manslaughter. They could also have found her not guilty or not guilty by reason of lack of criminal responsibility.

Clancy’s defense argued that she was experiencing postpartum psychosis and had been affected by numerous psychiatric medications. Prosecutors maintained that she understood what she was doing and pointed to her actions before and after the killings as evidence that she remained criminally responsible.

After strangling the children, Clancy jumped from a second-story window in an apparent suicide attempt. She survived but sustained injuries that left her partially paralyzed.

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Another Juror Described A Disturbing Reenactment

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Devlin is not the only juror who has spoken publicly about the difficult deliberations. Nick Dargie told “Good Morning America” that the lone holdout sometimes “wouldn’t engage” with the other members of the jury.

He also alleged that the juror used an exercise band to reenact how Clancy strangled the children. “I was shocked,” Dargie said. “We’re not in here to play detective. It’s not a game of Clue.”

The exercise bands were a central piece of evidence because prosecutors said Clancy used them to kill her children.

Lindsay Clancy’s Lawyer Criticized The Lone Holdout

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Clancy’s attorney, Kevin Reddington, strongly criticized the holdout after the trial ended without a verdict. Reddington claimed the juror failed to follow Sullivan’s instructions and did not properly apply the reasonable doubt standard.

The defense unsuccessfully asked the court to question or remove the juror before the mistrial was declared. However, disagreement alone is not grounds for removing a juror. A person serving on a criminal jury has the right to maintain an opposing position if that conclusion is based on an honest evaluation of the evidence and the judge’s legal instructions.

Clancy Remains Under 24-Hour Suicide Watch

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As jurors continue speaking about the emotionally charged deliberations, Reddington says his client remains under constant supervision. The attorney told NBC News that Clancy is on one-on-one suicide watch following the mistrial. “I worry about her every day,” Reddington said.

Although he noted that Clancy has strong support from her family, the attorney remains deeply concerned about her mental health as the criminal case remains unresolved. Reddington has also rejected online conspiracy theories accusing Clancy’s former husband, Patrick Clancy, of participating in the children’s deaths.

No evidence presented during the trial established that Patrick was involved. He returned home and discovered the horrific scene after Clancy had sent him out to pick up dinner and medication.

Prosecutors Have Not Announced Their Next Move

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The mistrial did not dismiss the charges against Clancy or amount to an acquittal. Prosecutors could pursue another trial because the jury did not reach a verdict. However, the prosecution has not publicly confirmed whether it intends to retry the case. Clancy’s defense is expected to continue fighting against another trial as she remains in a psychiatric facility under close supervision.

Her next court hearing is scheduled for September 29. Until then, the newly revealed details from Devlin and Dargie offer the clearest look yet at how a jury that was once divided 10-2 ultimately ended with one person standing between Clancy and a verdict.