PLYMOUTH, Mass. (AP) — A judge in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial declared a mistrial Friday after jurors failed to reach a verdict in a case that sharply divided many Americans over whether the Massachusetts woman should be criminally responsible for killing her three young children.

The trial generated intense interest for more than a month, drawing attention to issues around maternal mental health after childbirth.

Clancy, a 36-year-old former labor and delivery nurse, never disputed that she killed the children. But her attorney said she had a rare condition called postpartum psychosis when she strangled her kids, the youngest just 8 months old, then tried to take her own life in 2023. Prosecutors said Clancy knew what she was doing.

Friday’s mistrial, on the seventh day of deliberations, leaves the case unresolved. In the end, the decision seemed to surprise no one in the courtroom. Neither Clancy nor her family showed any emotion as the judge announced the trial was ending without a resolution.

Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy Cruz said there would not be an immediate decision about a second trial.

“This was and has always been about getting justice for those beautiful babies,” Cruz said.

The deliberations took a dramatic turn late in the week when the judge said he was going to declare a mistrial Friday before suddenly changing course and giving her defense attorney a chance to appeal to the top court in Massachusetts. But the court denied the emergency appeal to stop the judge from declaring a mistrial.

Prosecutors said Clancy acted deliberately when she strangled 5-year-old Cora, 3-year-old Dawson and 8-month-old Callan Clancy with exercise bands on Jan. 24, 2023. They said she contrived to get her husband out of the house by sending him to pick up medicine for one of their children and dinner for the family.

Clancy’s lawyer, Kevin Reddington, said she should not be held criminally responsible because of her postpartum psychosis, a rare mental illness linked to the stress, sleep deprivation and hormonal changes that follow childbirth.

Over 21 days of testimony, jurors heard how Clancy’s mental health had collapsed after Callan’s birth.

Deeply anxious about a planned return to work, unable to sleep and experiencing what she described as a disturbing brain fog, Clancy sought care from experts in postpregnancy mood disorders, who prescribed multiple psychiatric medications.

Clancy’s family members testified that she expressed concern about her mental health decline. Her former mother-in-law, Susan Clancy, described her as a “very nurturing, very loving mother” who was “begging for help.”

In early January, she checked herself in to a psychiatric hospital for more intensive treatment, but her stay was short. She killed the children 19 days after she was discharged, leaving their bodies in the basement of the family’s home in coastal Duxbury, Massachusetts. Clancy jumped from a second-story window immediately after and remains paralyzed from the waist down.

Prosecutors conceded that Clancy had severe mental illness, but insisted she was able to understand and control her actions. They emphasized that although she claimed to have heard a male voice commanding her to kill the children, she never disclosed hearing voices to her mental health providers before the killings.

In its latter stages, the trial became a battle of medical experts.

Kirk Heilbrun, a forensic psychologist hired by prosecutors to evaluate Clancy, testified that he didn’t believe her story about having heard voices. And he said he didn’t believe she had acute psychosis when she killed the children, but rather took their lives so they wouldn’t “suffer” after she killed herself.

Dr. Phillip Resnick, a forensic psychiatrist who testified for the defense, said that Clancy was “clearly psychotic” and was not in control of her actions.

“It was almost like she was a puppet and someone else was pulling the strings,” said Resnick, who spent hours interviewing Clancy after the killings. He said she was also likely experiencing bipolar disorder.

At the start of the trial, Clancy’s ex-husband Patrick Clancy described the horror of returning home to find his children. Prosecutors played a seven-minute 911 call in which he could be heard finding the bodies.

In interviews, he has said he has forgiven her and believes her actions were the result of mental illness.

Associated Press writers John Seewer in Toledo, Ohio, and Ed White in Detroit contributed.

Mental health resources

• Wellness Council of Indiana
• Indiana Suicide Prevention
• Indiana Department of Child Services’ Children’s Mental Health Initiative
• National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988 or 800-273-8255
• More resources

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A 17-year-old has been charged as an adult after a shooting at a west side park left a man injured.

Michael Taylor is accused of opening fire at Stout Field Park in the 3800 block of West Bradbury Avenue on Sunday, Aug. 30, around 8:14 p.m.

According to court documents, a confrontation broke out at the park over a prior dispute over a girl.

Witnesses told police Taylor pulled out a gun during the altercation, pointed it at one person’s face and demanded a backpack.

Court documents say he tried to fire the weapon twice. It clicked both times before eventually shooting the victim, who was taken to a nearby hospital.

Taylor fled the scene but was found at a nearby address. When taken into custody, he reportedly told officers without being asked that the gun was in a detached garage. Court documents say while riding in a police car, he also told an officer, “I pulled the trigger.”

A search warrant turned up a Smith & Wesson .22 caliber handgun, the stolen backpack, which contained the victim’s wallet, and a satchel bag. Taylor was wearing a black ski mask when he was arrested.

Taylor told investigators the gun was registered and his mother had bought it for him as a birthday gift.

In recorded statements cited in the affidavit, Taylor also said “they pulled up and started punching” him and that he feared for his life.

He faces the following charges:

• Robbery resulting in serious bodily injury (Level 2 felony)
• Aggravated battery (Level 3 felony)
• Armed robbery (Level 3 felony)
• Two counts of pointing a firearm at another (Level 6 felony)
• Dangerous possession of a firearm by a child (Misdemeanor)
• Unlawful carrying of a handgun (Misdemeanor)

Taylor’s next court date is scheduled for Sept. 15.

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A man was arrested in connection with a shooting that left two people injured on Indianapolis’ northeast side last month.

According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, the man, who has not been named, was arrested Thursday for a shooting on Aug. 16 in the 6200 block of East 38th Street.

The shooting happened in the early morning hours, just after 3 a.m. that Sunday.

Police first reported that they responded to person shot and found a male victim in stable condition.

Shortly after, police said a woman walked into the hospital with gunshot injuries. She was stable but police believed she was shot at the same location as the male victim.

IMPD said the suspect was arrested outside the department’s jurisdiction and will be extradited at a later date.

Stay tuned for updates.

MUNCIE, Ind. (WISH) — A pipe near Ball State University’s Teachers College burst Thursday evening, causing parts of the sidewalk to collapse.

It was caused by a leak in the university’s geothermal heating and cooling system. BSU sent a statement out Wednesday saying to expect an air conditioning outage in most buildings on campus.

“Wednesday evening, our University experienced a leak in the geothermal heating and cooling system that resulted in a campus-wide chilled water outage,” the university said in the statement.

BSU has not yet released a statement about the burst pipe.

Indiana is in the midst of a heat wave. The high temperature on Thursday in Muncie was 93°F.

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — An Indianapolis immigration lawyer said Thursday his firm is seeing a surge in calls as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity rises across central Indiana.

Dallin Lykins of Banks and Brower said the firm is receiving many calls from new clients, including some who are in the process of becoming U.S. citizens.

“Now we have to counsel people where we really don’t know what’s going to happen. Even if they do go to their appointments or their hearings and things like that, how they’re supposed to, they still might be detained or put in jail,” Lykins said.

Circle City Broadcasting received several videos and photos showing ICE agents making arrests in public areas.

“My understanding is if the immigration officers are in a public space, they have the authority to detain someone. Outside of that, they’re subject, much like our law enforcement, to the requirement of having a judicial warrant if they want to go into someone’s home,” Lykins said.

Resident Devon Brown recorded video of a man being arrested about 10 a.m. Tuesday at a Marathon gas station on East 38th Street.

“I went in the store, came back out and started videoing. They had him in handcuffs and they just left his car,” Brown said.

Brown said when he returned to the station about 4 p.m. that same day, the man’s car was still at the gas pump.

While Brown said he understands why the arrest was made, he is concerned about agents detaining people in public.

“The process and procedure … are we endangering people? Again, I understand the call or whatever, but now, are we all suffering?” Brown said.

Lykins said national policy changes have made it harder for those in custody to be released.

“A lot of individuals are being asked to go all the way to federal court and get a federal court order. That sometimes works and sometimes doesn’t. It can also be very cost-prohibitive for a lot of people. A lot of people are getting released from ICE custody, but it’s becoming a lot more difficult,” Lykins said.

ICE officials did not respond Thursday to questions from Circle City Broadcasting about how long the current operations will last.

Statement

“The lack of transparency & communication from federal authorities surrounding immigration enforcement in Indianapolis is unacceptable. Please read my latest update and see the resources for all our neighbors at this time.

“In recent days, Indianapolis has seen an increase in ICE activity carried out without any advance notice to my office and without transparency about procedures or intent. Since these operations began, my office has contacted federal authorities who declined to provide us with any information specific to this increased enforcement activity.

“This lack of communication is unacceptable and is causing confusion and fear among our neighbors. Children are afraid to go to school, and parents are afraid to send them. Older residents are skipping medical appointments and trips to the grocery store. That is not law and order; that is cruelty.

“While immigration enforcement is under the authority of the federal government, the City of Indianapolis will continue to demand transparency, due process, and clear communication regarding federal actions. What we have seen in recent days does not meet the standards we expect from our local law enforcement agencies — much less what we should expect from federal officials.

“My responsibility is to protect the safety and stability of this city, and we will continue pressing for federal practices that respect due process, community trust, and the dignity of all who call Indianapolis home.

“KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

“According to the Immigrant Legal Resource Center

“You have the right to remain silent.

“Remain calm and do not run away. If immigrant agents approach you on the street, do not run away, as this could be a reason to arrest you.

“You have the right to demand a judicial warrant before letting immigration agents into your home. You have the right under the U.S. Constitution to be protected from unreasonable searches and seizures.

“You have the right to speak with a lawyer if you are arrested. If you are in ICE custody, do not sign anything without speaking with an attorney first as it could eliminate your right to speak with a lawyer or have a hearing in front of an immigration judge.

“For more information, visit: www.ilrc.org“

Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett, a Democrat

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A male died Thursday evening after a vehicle struck his motorized scooter south of downtown, police said.

Medics and Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers responded to the crash at the intersection of East Pleasant Run Parkway North Drive and East Beecher Street shortly after 5:15 p.m. Thursday. The crash happened in an area with homes and industrial buildings, a few blocks northwest of the Interstate 65 interchange at East Raymond Street.

Police found the male at the scene with critical injuries. Emergency crews took him to a nearby hospital, where he later died. Authorities have not yet released the male’s name or age.

The driver of the vehicle stayed at the scene. IMPD did not say what type of vehicle hit the motorized scooter.

Police investigators do not believe drugs or alcohol played a role in the crash. IMPD crash investigators shortly after 6 p.m. Thursday worked to determine the cause of the collision.

INDIANAPOLIS — Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez is expected to plead guilty in the criminal case stemming from a downtown Indianapolis altercation that left him hospitalized and facing a felony charge.

Sanchez, who was in Indianapolis working as a Fox Sports NFL analyst at the time, was arrested after an Oct. 4, 2025, confrontation with 69-year-old truck driver Perry Tole.

The encounter began over a parking dispute in an alley near a downtown hotel and escalated into a physical confrontation. Sanchez was stabbed multiple times and suffered serious injuries. Tole also reported injuries.

Sanchez was charged with felony battery resulting in serious bodily injury, along with misdemeanor counts of battery resulting in injury, public intoxication and unlawful entry of a motor vehicle. The felony charge carries a potential sentence of one to six years in prison if convicted.

The case has been delayed repeatedly. His trial had most recently been scheduled for Sept. 8, the fifth time proceedings had been postponed.

Investigators previously said surveillance video and other evidence supported Tole’s account that he acted in self-defense. Sanchez has maintained that he had little or no memory of the confrontation.

Sanchez’s legal troubles also ended his broadcasting career with Fox Sports. The former first-round pick played 10 seasons in the NFL, including his most prominent years with the New York Jets, before transitioning to sports broadcasting.

A guilty plea would bring an end to a case that has remained in the spotlight since the former quarterback’s arrest nearly a year ago.

More details on the plea agreement and Sanchez’s potential sentence are expected to be addressed in court.

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen was arrested Sunday morning on preliminary charges of driving while intoxicated. On Thursday, Allen spoke publicly for the first time since the arrest.

Allen said he’ll keep the discussions regarding the arrest in house.

“Just focused on being a good football player and ready for the season,” Allen said.

“Because it’s an ongoing legal matter, we’re not going to discuss it,” Allen added. “Like I said, just focused on football and being a good teammate.”

Allen was asked what he wants the fans to know about him.

“I take my job serious,” Allen said. “I’m a good football player and I try to be a good teammate.”

Colts general manager Chris Ballard expressed his support for Allen on Tuesday.

“I’m not going to comment on what happened, but what I’m going to tell you is good people make mistakes,” Ballard said. “He’s a tremendous human being. Give him some grace, and he’ll work through the process of the legal system.”

Colts head coach Shane Steichen addressed Allen’s situation on Thursday.

“I got a lot of respect for Keenan,” Steichen said. “I had a private conversation with him, like I said, we’ll keep that in house and keep that private.”

Steichen and Ballard both said that Keenan Allen will play Week 1.