The baby, who was strangled by his mother along with his brother and sister, died three days after his brothers and sisters.
Lindsey Clancy, 32, is accused of killing her daughter Cora, 5, son Dawson, 3, and now eight-month-old baby Callan, in the family’s Massachusetts home.
The Plymouth County District Attorney confirmed that Callan died at a hospital in the Boston area on Friday morning. Clancy is being treated in a hospital in police custody and is expected to face trial on murder charges when she is released.
Clancy and Callan initially survived an apparent murder-suicide attempt – a mother-of-three jumped out of a window on the top floor of the house.
Lindsey Clancy, 32, is accused of killing her daughter Cora, 5, son Dawson, 3, and now eight-month-old baby Callan, in the family’s Massachusetts home. Pictured LR: Lindsey, Dawson, Corey and husband Patrick.
The Plymouth County District Attorney confirmed that Callan died at a hospital in the Boston area on Friday morning.
Her terrified husband, Patrick, 34, found Clancy unconscious outside their home around 6 p.m. Tuesday and called 911. He “popped out for 25 minutes” to pick up a takeout order.
Investigators are looking into whether the midwife suffered from postpartum psychosis as she was on leave from work at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Friends of the Clancy family created GoFundMe to support Patrick and help pay medical bills, funeral bills, and legal bills.
$438,224 of a $700,000 target has been raised so far, and the page adds, “This help is especially needed because Pat will be unable to work for the foreseeable future as he goes through this painful, life-changing tragedy.”
“We all know Pat as the kindest and most sincere person. As someone who is always ready to support others, we sincerely thank you for offering yours.”
Her terrified husband, Patrick, 34, found Clancy unconscious outside their home when he returned from work around 6 p.m. Tuesday and called 911.
Near the house where the tragedy occurred, a tribute was laid, balloons and flowers left by well-wishers were stacked.
Callan was originally the only child to survive the incident, but he died Friday morning.
A vigil was held Thursday evening at Sagrada Familia in Duxbury and the priest said the mother was “trying to cope with her mental illness” before she became “depressed”.
Officers arrived at the family home on Tuesday after a distraught Patrick found his wife unconscious on the ground under a second-story window.
They found three small children “unconscious” upstairs “with clear signs of trauma”.
Plymouth District Attorney Timothy Cruz said they were all strangled.
Cora and Dawson were pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital, and Callan was given CPR at the scene.
They found three small children “unconscious” upstairs “with clear signs of trauma” on Tuesday evening.
Friends of the Clancy family created GoFundMe to support Patrick and help pay medical bills, funeral bills, and legal bills.
Father Patrick Clancy was out for 25 minutes to buy takeaway food for his family when he found his wife Lindsey unconscious after falling out of a second floor window. In their home, daughter Cora (left) and son Dawson (right) were dead.
Clancy will stand trial on charges including two counts of murder and three counts of strangulation and assault, as well as battery with a deadly weapon, for the deaths of her two children.
Additional charges are expected to be added in connection with Callan’s death.
Cruz said they will now perform autopsies to determine how the children died and the results will be made public when a death certificate is issued.
He said of the family, “I can’t understand the pain, the depth of pain they must be feeling.
“This is an unimaginable, senseless tragedy, the investigation continues.”
Cruz warned, “No one is here to speculate,” adding that “we are well aware that anyone charged with a felony is presumed innocent until proven beyond a reasonable doubt.”
Neighbors and those who don’t know the family added their suggestions
Five-year-old Cora and three-year-old Dawson died upon arrival at the hospital.
Clancy, pictured with Cora as an infant, was a midwife at Massachusetts General Hospital.
He concluded the conference by saying, “Of course, our hearts and condolences go out to the Clancy family.”
Lindsey Clancy’s father-in-law, Christopher Clancy, said: “We are all heartbroken right now.”
Duxbury Fire Chief Robert Reardon and Deputy Chief Brian Monahan issued a joint statement urging rescuers to call if they have problems.
They said, “Tragedies like this are always hard to understand and digest.
“We all struggle with many emotions. Please know that all public safety personnel have been and will be offered the support they need.”
The Wareham Fire Department showed their love for the Clancy family, the three dead young children and their fellow first responders by adding flowers and stuffed toys to the memorial.
Clancy previously shared online that she is struggling with postpartum anxiety.
While Lindsey seemed like a proud mother on Facebook, she opened up about dealing with postpartum anxiety after the birth of her last child.
In the heartbreaking shots, Cora (right) and Dawson (left) smile together. Brothers and sisters died in the hospital
Duxbury police are on the scene where two children were found dead on Tuesday evening.
Clancy is pictured with her husband Patrick, 34, who called authorities after finding her unconscious outside her home on Tuesday evening.
Last July, she wrote that six weeks after giving birth, she felt “set” and eager to focus on exercise, nutrition and her mindset, which she said “made all the difference.”
In 2020, she wrote online, “Incredibly grateful for this family and life,” along with adoring images of her children.
Feelings of depression can be common after childbirth, but in rare cases, they can lead to full-blown postpartum psychosis.
In this extreme form of BPD, the mother may suffer from severe depression and hallucinations that may result in harm to herself, her children, or both.
Lindsey’s hospital said in a statement: “We are shocked and saddened to learn of this unthinkable tragedy. We express our deepest condolences to all those affected by these devastating events.”
If you or someone you know has suicidal thoughts, call the 24-hour National Suicide Prevention Helpline at 1-800-273-8255; contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741; or chat with someone online at www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org.
