On October 1, 2026, Massachusetts Judge William Sullivan denied the defense request to declare Lindsay Clancy not guilty based on insufficient evidence. The judge said prosecutors had presented enough physical and circumstantial evidence for a reasonable jury to consider the murder charges.
The important point is that this was not a new guilty verdict. Her first trial ended in a mistrial after the jury could not reach a unanimous decision. Prosecutors have not yet announced whether they will retry her, pursue lesser charges, or take another course. A further hearing is scheduled for November 2, 2026.
