Lindsay Clancy Trial- Day 17

Outside the court today

A gathering of support for Lindsay, People express how they are there for her and for all the women who have been diminished, dismissed or mistreated by the health system. They believe the mental health system failed Lindsay and wish her the opportunity to get better. Many work in the health care system. Note: they were peacefully lined up across the court, most wearing pink. They also Show strong support for Kevin reddington and thank him for "advocating on behalf of women". Mr. Reddington says Lindsay is sad and "beaten up" (not physically) and that this really shows the message of lack of proper care in the mental health system.

Witness #9- Sheila Cavanaugh- Called by defence

Board certified Chaplin at Brigham Hospital

• Talks about her first visit she observed a large amount officers outside of her room

• Visited Lindsay throughout her time at Brigham hospital, Spalding rehab and Tukesbury state facility where she is currently at.

• Lindsay confided in her hearing a voice in several meetings

• Lindsay expressed being glad her children are safe in heaven.

• they would pray together

• she said Lindsay talks about her children frequently, misses them dearly and carries Immense grief.

• Seen Lindsay once a week up until the start of trial

• explains how her conversations are privileged and her notes are based on observations and sometimes at her discretion small quotes from the patient

On cross/recross

• It's determined that the large amount of officers were only there that day collecting evidence.

• She acknowledges that while she wrote detailed notes about her visits none of them included Lindsay hearing a voice

• Lindsay displayed hope in regaining function in her legs and being able to walk again

• Lindsay was uplifted in the Chaplins opinion to be transferred to Spalding as they are known to give great care and she would be able to get help.

• Prosecution questions why she wrote some of Lindsay's thoughts or words in notes and didn't in others

Thoughts on this witness: very soft spoken and not aware of things she could say like what someone said to hear (also called hearsay) seems like this may be the first time she has had to testify.

Jury Dismissed for the day

Court resumes to talk about jury instructions for end of trial, creating a draft to be looked at a finalized in the coming days. They are looking at the standard model instruction

Commonwealth:

Opinion testimony

Prior Inconsistent and Consistent statements

redaction

stipulations

Consciousness of guilt

The charge that they want on the ballot is

1> first degree murder due to deliberate premeditation, extreme atrocity and cruelty

2> second degree murder

Criminal responsibilities not be listed: intoxication due to alcohol or drugs

Defence:

Criminal responsibility issue: they believe that they should be able to view that section in instructions

Charges they would like to see:

1>Involuntary Manslaughter due to involuntary intoxication

Looking at closings as soon as Monday but may be Tuesday.