A mother believed to have been suffering from postpartum psychosis is accused of killing 2 of her young children, seriously hurting her infant before harming herself.
A Massachusetts mother is accused of killing 2 of her young children and seriously hurting her infant before harming herself, officials say.Two young children were found dead inside a Massachusetts home Tuesday night. An infant was also found critically hurt and was rushed to the hospital.The case has been hard on everyone, including the first responders who arrived on the scene.
"Preliminarily, it appears the children were strangled," said Tim Cruz, the district attorney for Plymouth County, Massachusetts.Flowers outside the Duxbury home is a small gesture that conveys the grief the community is feeling, including neighbor John Sullivan. Investigators said the mother, 32-year-old Lindsay Clancy, attempted suicide and remains hospitalized as well.
"To all those responded, we care about you. If you or a colleague are in need of support, please reach out," said Chief Robert Reardon, with the Duxbury Fire Department."We are shocked and saddened to learn of this unthinkable tragedy. We extend our deepest sympathies to all those affected by these devastating events.""It's a challenging event, I think being a police officer, first responder never has been more challenged," said Cruz.
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