First Responders Testify in Duxbury Murder Trial

Hartford & New Haven, CT, July 30, 2026 —

Ten first responders took the stand on Thursday as part of the ongoing murder trial of Lindsay Clancy in Duxbury, Massachusetts. The jury was dismissed early on Thursday. The trial, which began earlier this week, focuses on allegations that Clancy strangled her three young children in their home in January 2023.

Proceedings on Wednesday were marked by emotional testimony from Clancy’s ex-husband, Patrick Clancy. During the court session, a 911 call placed by Patrick Clancy was played for the jury. The details of the call and the testimony provided by Patrick Clancy are central to the prosecution’s case.

The court heard from first responders who were among the first on the scene following the tragic incident. Their testimonies are expected to provide crucial details about the events that transpired on the day the children died and the condition of the scene upon their arrival. The specific nature of the injuries and the state of the residence were likely addressed by these witnesses.

The exact charges against Lindsay Clancy involve the strangulation deaths of her children. The prosecution aims to establish her culpability in the deaths, while the defense is expected to present its arguments concerning the circumstances. The testimonies of the first responders are a key component in the presentation of evidence by both the prosecution and potentially the defense.

Further proceedings in the trial are anticipated to include additional witness testimonies and the presentation of further evidence. The outcome of the trial will depend on the jury’s deliberation of all facts and testimonies presented in court.

Story summarized from the original created by Marc Fortier on www.nbcconnecticut.com, see more information here.