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Lindsay clancy trial

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Widowwith2 · 10/08/2026 21:04

Has anyone else been following the lindsay clancy trial? What is everyone thinkin? I dont think she done it

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placemats · 16/08/2026 18:35

Sometimeswinning · 16/08/2026 17:52

Maybe re watch it?

I don't need to re watch a man, who's obviously in internal anguish and his replies.

Saying that I think he's someone who doesn't like his authority being questioned in no way implies he killed his children.

placemats · 16/08/2026 18:39

As a couple, I doubt I would ever have been friends with them because they seemed to be Insta ready. Something I can't abide.

Will add again that I have no idea why this incredibly difficult and devastating case has gone to trial. There's absolutely no need for it.

IAmKerplunk · 16/08/2026 18:48

placemats · 16/08/2026 18:39

As a couple, I doubt I would ever have been friends with them because they seemed to be Insta ready. Something I can't abide.

Will add again that I have no idea why this incredibly difficult and devastating case has gone to trial. There's absolutely no need for it.

Is that your professional opinion?

Sometimeswinning · 16/08/2026 18:52

placemats · 16/08/2026 18:39

As a couple, I doubt I would ever have been friends with them because they seemed to be Insta ready. Something I can't abide.

Will add again that I have no idea why this incredibly difficult and devastating case has gone to trial. There's absolutely no need for it.

You don’t think that this should have gone to trial? What?

placemats · 16/08/2026 18:55

Why do you think it should have gone to trial when Lindsay Clancy admitted killing the children because of insanity, as in post partum psychosis?

placemats · 16/08/2026 18:58

IAmKerplunk · 16/08/2026 18:48

Is that your professional opinion?

What sort of a question is that?

IAmKerplunk · 16/08/2026 19:00

placemats · 16/08/2026 18:58

What sort of a question is that?

Eh? It’s a question asking why you think it shouldn’t have gone to trial. Do you have professional experience over and above those who think it should have gone to trial hence why it has? The question was written clearly, are you able to answer it?

Sometimeswinning · 16/08/2026 19:03

placemats · 16/08/2026 18:55

Why do you think it should have gone to trial when Lindsay Clancy admitted killing the children because of insanity, as in post partum psychosis?

Yes. Because she may have lied. It has been known to happen. For example she killed her children because she is actually a sociopath and then told everyone she wasn’t.

Her only hope not to go to prison is a trial. You get why this whole thing is so controversial right? It was before the character assassinations on PC.

placemats · 16/08/2026 19:03

IAmKerplunk · 16/08/2026 19:00

Eh? It’s a question asking why you think it shouldn’t have gone to trial. Do you have professional experience over and above those who think it should have gone to trial hence why it has? The question was written clearly, are you able to answer it?

Oh are you giving your professional opinion on this thread?

Or maybe you are just commenting, like myself.

IAmKerplunk · 16/08/2026 19:05

placemats · 16/08/2026 18:55

Why do you think it should have gone to trial when Lindsay Clancy admitted killing the children because of insanity, as in post partum psychosis?

I haven’t said it should or shouldn’t 😂 I’m intrigued on what grounds you know better than those directly involved why it shouldn’t?
Sure you will respond with a smart arse comment - maybe just try engaging reasonably as to why you have that opinion 🤷🏽‍♀️

IAmKerplunk · 16/08/2026 19:07

placemats · 16/08/2026 19:03

Oh are you giving your professional opinion on this thread?

Or maybe you are just commenting, like myself.

Why are you being arsey? I only joined this thread acknowledging my own bias and questioning myself. I see a thread of posters with opinions and your opinion is it shouldn’t have gone to trial - I am politely asking why you think that considering professionals directly involved with the case clearly don’t share your opinion. I am genuinely interested

placemats · 16/08/2026 19:08

Sometimeswinning · 16/08/2026 19:03

Yes. Because she may have lied. It has been known to happen. For example she killed her children because she is actually a sociopath and then told everyone she wasn’t.

Her only hope not to go to prison is a trial. You get why this whole thing is so controversial right? It was before the character assassinations on PC.

Both parents are in charge of keeping their children safe from endangerment. Both parents tried to get help.

Are you suggesting that PC didn't help in anyway with his wife or didn't show empathy for her in the supporting statements for the prosecution? Which turned out to be a huge help to the defence.

I've no idea what posts on other social media sites you are reading.

placemats · 16/08/2026 19:12

IAmKerplunk · 16/08/2026 19:07

Why are you being arsey? I only joined this thread acknowledging my own bias and questioning myself. I see a thread of posters with opinions and your opinion is it shouldn’t have gone to trial - I am politely asking why you think that considering professionals directly involved with the case clearly don’t share your opinion. I am genuinely interested

What professionals don't share my opinion? And why were you arsed to ask me that question? Uncalled for, in my opinion. Free speech and all that.

You are aware that there's two totally separate civil law suit cases being brought by both parents against the health providers.

Sometimeswinning · 16/08/2026 19:17

placemats · 16/08/2026 19:08

Both parents are in charge of keeping their children safe from endangerment. Both parents tried to get help.

Are you suggesting that PC didn't help in anyway with his wife or didn't show empathy for her in the supporting statements for the prosecution? Which turned out to be a huge help to the defence.

I've no idea what posts on other social media sites you are reading.

I think you need to be very clear with what you are posting. Choose a point and stick to it. I think you’ve got involved with so many chats, lifted that info and used it as your own.

Maybe start your own thread? See who agrees with you.

placemats · 16/08/2026 19:20

Why don't you start your own thread.

You don't own me, you don't know me and you don't own a thread.

IAmKerplunk · 16/08/2026 19:36

placemats · 16/08/2026 19:12

What professionals don't share my opinion? And why were you arsed to ask me that question? Uncalled for, in my opinion. Free speech and all that.

You are aware that there's two totally separate civil law suit cases being brought by both parents against the health providers.

Why are you so aggressive over so many threads? It’s ok to have different opinions, acknowledge our own bias and to wonder certain things. It’s ok to ask questions. You choose not to answer them and that is ok too but you don’t have to be quite so rude. I am genuinely interested why you think it shouldn’t have gone to trial when it clearly has gone to trial. That’s all. No drama. Just curious.

Sometimeswinning · 16/08/2026 19:38

placemats · 16/08/2026 19:20

Why don't you start your own thread.

You don't own me, you don't know me and you don't own a thread.

It’s just advice. I think your point is bizarre and you’ve forgotten why she’s on trial. You’ve also forgot the point of having a trial.

You’re extremely defensive.

placemats · 16/08/2026 19:53

IAmKerplunk · 16/08/2026 19:36

Why are you so aggressive over so many threads? It’s ok to have different opinions, acknowledge our own bias and to wonder certain things. It’s ok to ask questions. You choose not to answer them and that is ok too but you don’t have to be quite so rude. I am genuinely interested why you think it shouldn’t have gone to trial when it clearly has gone to trial. That’s all. No drama. Just curious.

Over so many threads

Are you following me?

allthingsinmoderation · 16/08/2026 19:56

placemats · 16/08/2026 18:55

Why do you think it should have gone to trial when Lindsay Clancy admitted killing the children because of insanity, as in post partum psychosis?

Do you think the admission is reliable given the post partum psychosis?

placemats · 16/08/2026 19:57

Sometimeswinning · 16/08/2026 19:38

It’s just advice. I think your point is bizarre and you’ve forgotten why she’s on trial. You’ve also forgot the point of having a trial.

You’re extremely defensive.

Defensive about what?

Here's some suggestions for thread titles you can start

AIBU to point out that Patrick Clancy is not on trial and didn't kill his children?

Patrick Clancy is not on trial.

The speculation against Patrick Clancy is unwarranted.

IAmKerplunk · 16/08/2026 19:57

placemats · 16/08/2026 19:53

Over so many threads

Are you following me?

Oh for goodness sake. I was on a telly addicts thread with you where you came across as harsh and saw on one other thread where you were the same. Maybe reflect like I have.
Or just answer the question- why do you think it shouldn’t have gone to trial when professionals involved and are party to more info that you think it should have gone to trial?

Bloody hell, all I did was come on this thread and acknowledge my own bias expecting to have an interesting conversation about it!

IAmKerplunk · 16/08/2026 19:59

Whatever happened to good natured and reasonable discussion. I despair.

placemats · 16/08/2026 20:02

allthingsinmoderation · 16/08/2026 19:56

Do you think the admission is reliable given the post partum psychosis?

That's a good question.

However as this trial proceeds it's quite obvious that the family and Lindsay in particular had serious problems that resulted in the devastating killings. And that's just the prosecution case.

The prosecution would have been apprised of these facts before taking it to trial.

placemats · 16/08/2026 20:07

IAmKerplunk · 16/08/2026 19:59

Whatever happened to good natured and reasonable discussion. I despair.

If you are going to suggest that I'm aggressive over many threads without quoting and changing it to harsh, then it's not a fair discussion.

And you certainly are not being good natured in bringing that up.

Personally I have no idea what you are talking about re the telly addicts, which has multiple threads.

I'm going have my dinner/supper now and watch again the first series of Ludwig.

allthingsinmoderation · 16/08/2026 20:33

placemats · 16/08/2026 20:02

That's a good question.

However as this trial proceeds it's quite obvious that the family and Lindsay in particular had serious problems that resulted in the devastating killings. And that's just the prosecution case.

The prosecution would have been apprised of these facts before taking it to trial.

I think it clear LC had serious mental health problems,was over medicated and undersupervised medically.i dont think it clear beyond all reasonable doubt that her confession is reliable.
I appreciate this trial is not about wether LC killed her children, its about wether she has criminal responsibility for the killings due to PPS.