Lindsay Clancy holdout juror’s attorney says he had ‘mountain of evidence’ supporting his stance

DUXBURY, MASSACHUSETTS: The attorney representing the lone holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial is pushing back against claims that his client refused to follow the law during deliberations. Edward Paltzik told Fox News that juror Michael P Desronvil had “zero doubt” about his position and had substantial evidence supporting it.

Paltzik’s comments come after the jury foreperson accused Desronvil of refusing to follow the law on reasonable doubt in a note sent to the judge. The jury ultimately deadlocked after seven days of deliberations, with 11 jurors prepared to find Clancy not criminally responsible and Desronvil holding out for a conviction. Judge William Sullivan declared a mistrial on September 4.

Holdout juror's attorney defends his position

In a preview of an interview, host Kayleigh McEnany asked Paltzik whether Desronvil ever had reasonable doubt during deliberations. “Michael had zero doubt,” Paltzik said.

When McEnany asked whether the juror had evidence to support his position, Paltzik responded, “A lot of evidence. A mountain of evidence.”

The comments come amid scrutiny over the disagreement between Desronvil and the other 11 jurors that prevented the jury from reaching a unanimous verdict.

Desronvil later said he believed the physical evidence and witness testimony showed Clancy knew what she was doing.

Jury deadlocked after seven days of deliberations

Clancy’s trial ended after the jury could not reach a unanimous decision over whether she was criminally responsible for the deaths of her three children.

The children, 5-year-old Cora, 3-year-old Dawson, and 8-month-old Callan, were killed at the family’s Duxbury, Massachusetts, home in January 2023.

According to the outlet, 11 jurors were prepared to find Clancy not criminally responsible, while Desronvil maintained his position for a conviction.

Clancy’s defense argued that she was experiencing postpartum psychosis and was not criminally responsible for the killings. Prosecutors argued that she understood what she was doing and had planned the killings.

Lindsay Clancy expected back in court on September 29

The mistrial left prosecutors with the option of pursuing the case again, although no decision on a retrial has been announced. Clancy is due back in court on September 29.

The case has continued to draw attention following the mistrial announcement and the competing accounts surrounding Desronvil’s decision during deliberations.

Paltzik's full interview with McEnany on his client’s position is scheduled to air on Monday on 'Fox & Friends'.