The murder trial for Lindsay Clancy kicked off Monday morning with opening statements in a Massachusetts courtroom. The case has drawn widespread attention due to the horrific allegations.
Clancy, a mother from Duxbury, is accused of killing her three children: Cora, 5, Dawson, 3, and 8-month-old Callan.
Prosecutors say she used elastic workout bands to strangle them in her home before attempting suicide.
She faces three counts of first-degree murder.
The defense is expected to argue that Clancy was suffering from postpartum psychosis at the time of the killings, making her not criminally responsible.
The trial is expected to last several weeks, with testimony from medical experts and family members.
Opening statements set the stage for a contentious legal battle over the mother's mental state.
