What was the verdict in Commonwealth v. Lindsay Clancy?

No verdict as of Aug 31, 2026. Trial ran July 29 – Aug 28, 2026 in Plymouth Superior Court. Jury began deliberations Aug 28 and is still deliberating. Possible outcomes: guilty, manslaughter, or not guilty by reason of lack of criminal responsibility (McHoul).

What is the McHoul standard?

Under Commonwealth v. McHoul, 352 Mass. 544 (1967), a person is not criminally responsible if, as a result of mental disease or defect, they lacked substantial capacity to appreciate wrongfulness or conform conduct to law. Burden on Commonwealth beyond reasonable doubt.

Where can I watch the trial?

Each of the 14 transcript pages links its YouTube court recording via Court TV / Law&Crime / PBS NewsHour. No Rev.com paywall. See /transcripts and /media.

The Global Prevalence of Postpartum Psychosis: A Systematic Review

Citation

VanderKruik, R., Bariktschung, K., Keating, C., & Cohen, L.S. (2017). The global prevalence of postpartum psychosis: a systematic review. BMC Psychiatry, 17, 272. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-017-1427-7

Published

July 28, 2017

Journal

BMC Psychiatry (Springer Nature)

Objective

To determine the global prevalence of postpartum psychosis (puerperal psychosis) using systematic review methodology.

Methods

Systematic review of studies reporting prevalence of postpartum psychosis from across the globe.

Key Findings

Relatively low rate of puerperal psychosis globally

Given the potential for serious consequences, this morbidity is significant from a global public health perspective

Further attention to consistent detection of puerperal psychosis can help provide appropriate treatment to prevent harmful consequences for both mother and baby

Clinical Significance

Postpartum psychosis is a rare but serious psychiatric condition

Early detection and intervention are critical

Can have devastating consequences if untreated (including infanticide and suicide)

Requires immediate medical attention

Relevance to Clancy Case

This systematic review establishes the epidemiological context for postpartum psychosis, confirming its relative rarity but emphasizing the severity of consequences when it occurs. The low prevalence rate (approximately 1-2 per 1000 deliveries) makes it a challenging condition to screen for systematically, yet the potential outcomes underscore the importance of clinical vigilance.