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How Lindsay Clancy sought help before she killed her three children
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Daniella Silva | NBC News , as published by NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· August 29, 2026
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Key points The woman, 36, is now accused of a horrific crime. A mother's desperate attempts to find help ended in tragedy.
A mother's desperate attempts to find help ended in tragedy. She had seen multiple psychiatrists and was prescribed numerous medications to manage her symptoms. Despite these efforts, she was turned away from inpatient treatment after visiting the emergency room. The woman, 36, is now accused of a horrific crime. Prosecutors presented a lengthy case against her, calling many witnesses to testify. Further details about the case are available, including the events that unfolded on a specific date. A failed suicide attempt was also part of the tragic events.
The accused woman's actions resulted in devastating losses.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 29, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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