Prosecution's lead expert in Clancy trial lacks postpartum mental health experience

Prosecution's lead expert in Clancy trial lacks postpartum mental health experience

Lindsay Clancy strangled her three children in January 2023. Her defense claims acute postpartum psychosis drove the killings. Prosecution expert Kirk Heilbrun, paid roughly $54,000 by the state, testified she was criminally responsible — but acknowledged he has no experience with postpartum mental health conditions. Closing arguments are expected Thursday in Massachusetts.

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