Episode notes
Episode One: The Perfect Collapse: Lindsay Clancy
On January 24th, 2023, Lindsay Clancy strangled her three children in the family's Duxbury, Massachusetts home. Days later, her husband Patrick released a public statement asking for forgiveness, and it raised over a million dollars. This episode reads the statement that shaped how the world understood it and examines what the statement includes, what it leaves out, and why that gap matters as Lindsay Clancy's trial approaches on July 20th.
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Everyone has an opinion. Few have read the record. The Perfect Collapse is a true crime podcast examining high-profile criminal cases through court filings, medical timelines, and legal records, starting with the case of Cora, Dawson, and Callan Clancy, killed by their mother, Lindsay Clancy. Mental illness is real, and this show takes it seriously. This podcast does not exist to humanize or excuse the actions of Lindsay Clancy. If you're here to listen to a defense for Lindsay's actions, this isn't the podcast for you.
DISCLAIMER
The Perfect Collapse is a true crime psychology podcast for informational and analytical purposes only. The views expressed are those of the host and are based on publicly available documents and court records. Nothing in this podcast constitutes legal, medical, or psychological advice. All persons discussed are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
FAIR USE STATEMENT
Audio clips and written materials referenced in this episode are used for commentary, criticism, and educational purposes under the Fair Use doctrine of the United States Copyright Act, 17 U.S.C. Section 107. No copyright infringement is intended.
CONTENT WARNING
This podcast contains detailed discussion of child death, filicide, psychiatric illness, and related legal proceedings. Listener discretion is advised.
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out for support.
National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline US & Canada: Call or text 988
Postpartum Support International Helpline US: Call 1-800-944-4773
National Alliance on Mental Illness Helpline US: Call 1-800-950-6264
National Suicide Prevention Hotline UK: Call 0800 587 0800
Lifeline Australia: Call 13 11 14 or Text 0477 13 11 14
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