Key prosecution witness in Clancy trial has no experience with postpartum mental illness

Key prosecution witness in Clancy trial has no experience with postpartum mental illness

Lindsay Clancy strangled her three children in January 2023. Her defense says a severe mental illness after childbirth drove the killings. The prosecution's paid expert, Kirk Heilbrun, testified she was criminally responsible — but admitted he has no experience with postpartum mental health conditions. Closing arguments are expected Thursday in Massachusetts.

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