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Day 8Aug 6, 2026prosecution

Medical examiner; pediatrician; family and friends

Lindsay Clancy Trial · The full record

The medical examiner who performed the autopsies testified (Callan's cause of death: complications of mechanical asphyxia). The children's pediatrician saw Cora the morning of the deaths in a routine visit and 'never saw signs of postpartum issues' in Lindsay. The former father-in-law described 'an all-American family' and Lindsay's 'blank stare' at Thanksgiving. Boston 25 News · NBC Boston

Who testified

  • Dr. Kimberly Springer — State medical examiner. Performed the autopsies; Callan's cause of death 'complications of mechanical asphyxia.'
  • Dr. Lindsay Rosshirt — Pediatrician. Children healthy; examined Cora that morning; saw no postpartum signs in Lindsay.
  • Christopher Clancy — Former father-in-law. Devoted mother; 'blank stare' at Thanksgiving; his overnight offer declined; Patrick very concerned for his wife.
  • Susan Fraone — Preschool teacher. Dawson had difficult drop-offs starting Oct 2022.
  • Susan Bertolo — Preschool teacher. Testified about the day before the deaths.
  • Bethany DeCollibus — Family therapist; friend. Knew of insomnia; never heard suicidal ideation.
  • Andrea Hennigan — RN, MGH labor & delivery. Texted with Lindsay the day before about medication adjustments.
  • Kyle Carney — Friend of Patrick Clancy. Testified about a Jan 22, 2023 social gathering.
  • Det. Sgt. Andrew Chiachio — Mass. State Police. Recovered surveillance footage, DNA samples, search-warrant evidence.

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