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Lindsay Clancy didn't have acute psychosis when she killed her 3 children, psychologist says
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· August 24, 2026
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Key points The psychologist, Kirk Heilbrun, found that Clancy's actions were not driven by acute psychosis. A forensic psychologist's testimony shed light on the mental state of Lindsay Clancy.
A forensic psychologist's testimony shed light on the mental state of Lindsay Clancy. The psychologist, Kirk Heilbrun, found that Clancy's actions were not driven by acute psychosis. Instead, Heilbrun suggested that Clancy's motivation was to prevent her children from suffering after her own death.
Heilbrun's assessment was presented during Clancy's murder trial. The psychologist based his findings on his evaluation of Clancy. Further details about the trial and Heilbrun's testimony are available from the source.
The case involves the deaths of Clancy's three children, and the trial is ongoing. More information about the proceedings can be found through additional reporting.
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Published: August 24, 2026 ·
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