A Massachusetts judge has denied a motion to dismiss the murder case against Lindsay Clancy, the American woman accused of killing her three children in January 2023. The decision clears the way for prosecutors to pursue a potential second trial, where they could reduce charges or dismiss them altogether. The case, which has garnered national attention, revolves around Clancy's claim that she was suffering from severe postpartum psychosis at the time of the incident. The initial 12-person jury failed to reach a verdict during her September trial, leading to a mistrial declaration by Judge William Sullivan. Clancy's defence team argued for dismissal on grounds of double jeopardy, claiming that Judge Sullivan acted prematurely in declaring the mistrial. However, Sullivan ruled that a retrial would not violate Clancy's right against double jeopardy due to the jury's deadlock. The judge also denied the defence's request to access records and question under oath the lone holdout juror who voted for conviction in the first trial. A potential second trial has been tentatively scheduled for November 16, with a possible start date in March. Clancy is currently housed in a state-run psychiatric hospital and medical facility in Massachusetts. The closely watched case involves allegations that Clancy intentionally strangled her children - Cora (5), Dawson (3), and Callan (8 months) - at their Duxbury, Massachusetts home.