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5 Memorable Moments From the Lindsay Clancy Trial #crimejunkies #truecrimestories 0 (0)

The Lindsay Clancy trial is unfolding in Massachusetts, and several moments inside the courtroom have sparked major questions, emotional reactions, and discussion online. Crime Junkie’s Briana Whitney breaks down five memorable moments from the trial so far, including the prosecutor’s controversial “mortal sin” question to Patrick Clancy’s mother, Susan Clancy; questions surrounding a work email Patrick reportedly sent at 5:24 p.m. on January 24, 2023; the unusual TikTok controversy involving former McLean Hospital employee Emily Thorndike; Lindsay Clancy’s emotional reaction as evidence involving her children was presented; and testimony raising questions about communication between the medical providers who treated Lindsay [See More…]

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Lindsay Clancy and the Evidence vs. Social Media 0 (0)

The Lindsay Clancy trial is unfolding right now in Massachusetts, and at the center of the case is a question both heartbreaking and legally complicated: What was happening in Lindsay Clancy’s mind when she killed her three children, Cora Clancy, Dawson Clancy, and Callan Clancy, on January 24, 2023? Both the prosecution and defense agree that Lindsay killed her children inside the family’s home in Duxbury, Massachusetts. Where they sharply disagree is why, and whether she should be held criminally responsible. Her defense argues that Lindsay was suffering from postpartum psychosis after months of deteriorating mental health, repeated attempts to [See More…]

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Nolan Wells: A Phone, a Distress Call and a Disputed Timeline 0 (0)

On July 4, 2026, 18-year-old Nolan Wells traveled by boat to Horn Island, Mississippi, with friends to celebrate Independence Day. By the end of the afternoon, Nolan was missing. Two days later, his body was recovered in the water along the northwest shore of Horn Island. Authorities initially said they had no reason to suspect foul play. But as new information emerged, including questions about Nolan’s phone, conflicting witness accounts, a private autopsy, and newly released recordings, the investigation has become one of the most closely watched death investigations in the country. Crime Junkie dives into the headlines, as breaking [See More…]

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Five Women Disappeared, Why Did It Take Years to Find the Link? 0 (0)

Between late 2022 and 2023, five women disappeared across the Portland, Oregon area. Months later, their remains were discovered in separate locations across Multnomah County, Clackamas County, and nearby communities. Now, prosecutors allege the deaths are connected to one man: Jesse Lee Calhoun. But with the investigation still unfolding, authorities believe there could be more victims, and many questions remain unanswered. As Crime Junkie explores the headlines, breaking news reporter Briana Whitney examines the timeline of the alleged “Portland 5” murders through the voices of the victims’ families, court records, and public investigative updates. You’ll hear about the disappearances of [See More…]

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The Video at the Center of Elijah Hadley’s Case 0 (0)

WARNING: This episode includes graphic footage of a fatal shooting of a minor. Viewers will see and hear gunfire, visible injuries, and audio of distress leading to and following a teenager’s death. Viewer discretion is strongly advised. In the late hours of June 25, 2024, a deputy with the Otero County Sheriff’s Office responded to what should have been a routine welfare check along U.S. Highway 70 near Mescalero, New Mexico. The person walking alone was 17-year-old Elijah Hadley. Within minutes, Elijah was dead. The entire encounter was captured on law enforcement cameras, and today, the deputy involved is awaiting [See More…]