@nbcnews: Why didn’t Lindsay Clancy take the stand in her own defense? NBC News’ Misty Marris explains why the defense chose not to risk a brutal cross-examination, instead using Clancy’s journal entries, Apple notes, medical records and testimony from family members to tell her story to the jury.
Lawyer here. Hi, everyone! The defendant is often not called to testify because we don’t want them to incriminate themselves. Woohoo! Do you understand? Is everybody here? 😂
That does NOT mean she’s guilty. It’s a legal strategy. Please understand the difference. ‼️
2026-08-30 23:51:19
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Flabio :
I would assume she didn’t take the stand because like most trials, the prosecution would get her to admit guilt……
2026-08-31 12:28:42
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chelle :
she only said she did it after a dr told her she had done it. funny fact, the Dr was told she did it by Patrick
2026-08-30 22:01:36
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𖤐 :
she. did. not. admit. to. killing. her. children.
2026-08-31 08:51:17
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Farmer_Alan :
she murdered her three young kids.
death penalty 🤷♂️
2026-08-31 12:32:12
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Almost a Ghost :
Stop saying she admitted to it. 🙄
2026-08-31 02:31:13
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LindzRose78🌈 :
The prosecution offered ZERO evidence. Only "Patrick said"
2026-08-30 23:15:31
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Grave Yard Talks :
Her husband did all of this
2026-08-31 00:49:48
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sawaf :
I would kill for her chat gpt history
2026-08-31 12:05:32
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Mheera :
If she is not mentally fit why then is she even facing trial? Why not give her mental help
2026-08-31 07:44:33
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Dyanne Parnel :
She never ONCE shed a real tear
2026-08-31 04:25:38
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Carol :
but Patrick said........
2026-08-31 12:20:09
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Conspira_Truth :
She never made a confession and pleaded not guilty
2026-08-31 00:02:12
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KemtheBetch :
I love how the news does not want to recognize that due to the lack of investigation on the Police department’s behalf. This is the only legal route Lindsay could take because of their lack of investigating and lack of actual evidence collected and examined from the crime scene.
2026-08-31 00:49:55
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Jae Tha Girly 🍒🐆 :
Her asking if she needs a lawyer in the hospital should’ve done it right there
2026-08-31 03:49:02
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Board102 :
Of course she is, she lost the three souls that mattered the most to her. She lived and breathed them ALL every day and night!! She couldn't handle being on the stand I'm sure.
2026-08-30 23:16:50
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Mellymel :
It’s horrific to me that people in comments really clearly have never been impacted by severe mental health issues. Nor encountered psychosis
2026-08-30 23:01:59
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💅💅💅 :
She did not take it bc she thinks more logical than anybody
She is suffering and still taking medication; she cannot remember things, and even her confession to the crime is inaccurate because she did not commit it. What do you want from her? She has suffered enough.
2026-08-31 10:42:06
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Michelle Thomas :
so her sister and mother knew and did nothing seriously should they be held accountable like Patrick?
2026-08-30 21:57:00
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user178325559 :
I JUST found out the gritty details today, y’all he did it. He did it.
2026-08-31 02:56:15
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charl1e9977 :
Just hurry up and sentence her to life
2026-08-31 09:40:38
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hubbybunny :
death penalty
2026-08-30 22:57:56
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