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How Lindsay Clancy sought help before she killed her three children
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Daniella Silva | NBC News , as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· August 29, 2026
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Key points The prosecution presented its case over nearly six weeks, calling 70 witnesses to testify. A murder trial has been underway for a 36-year-old woman accused of killing her three children.
A murder trial has been underway for a 36-year-old woman accused of killing her three children. The prosecution presented its case over nearly six weeks, calling 70 witnesses to testify. The children who died were ages 5, 3, and 8 months.
The woman's actions before the incident are known to have included seeking medical help and being prescribed multiple medications. She had also reached out to a suicide hotline and visited an emergency room.
Further details about the case and trial are available, including the woman's alleged actions on the day of the incident and the prosecution's arguments.
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Published: August 29, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) ·
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