Mother on Trial: Inside The Lindsay Clancy Case 4
From Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil by Dr. Phil McGraw
September 9, 2026 · 59 min · Episode 125
About this episode
Dr. Phil and Sarah Carden analyze the mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy case, exploring the implications of postpartum psychosis and legal accountability.
In Part 4 of Mother on Trial: Inside the Lindsay Clancy Case, Dr. Phil and Sarah Carden examine what happens after a jury deadlocks in one of the most difficult true crime cases in recent memory. After a 21-day trial, jurors reportedly split 11–1, resulting in a mistrial and leaving the central question unresolved: Was Lindsay Clancy experiencing postpartum psychosis, or was she still legally responsible for killing her three children? Dr. Phil and Sarah break down the mistrial, the lone holdout juror, the judge’s repeated efforts to keep deliberations going, and what could come next, including a retrial or possible plea agreement. They also examine the difference between postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis, Clancy’s psychiatric treatment and medication history, and why severe mental illness does not eliminate the legal question of accountability. Envoy TV: https://www.envoytv.com/ Brought to you by SleepCreme: The foundation of health begins with sleep. Claim your exclusive Dr. Phill offer here: https://sleepcreme.com/ Brought to you by Preserve Gold, call 844-718-2642 or text ASK PHIL to 50505 for your free wealth protection guide See Privacy Policy at…
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Phil
Guest: Sarah Carden
Topics covered
- Lindsay Clancy case
- postpartum psychosis
- mistrial
- juror deliberations
- mental illness and accountability
- true crime
Keywords
- Lindsay Clancy
- mistrial
- postpartum psychosis
- true crime
- juror
- mental illness
- accountability
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