Lindsay Clancy's psychosis and poisoning plot claim
An Illinois mother is facing charges of first-degree murder after allegedly strangling her 2-year-old son, with her defense claiming she was experiencing a psychotic episode at the time. Prosecutors allege she was also planning to poison her husband, and dispute her mental health claims. The case highlights legal questions about whether severe mental illness can meet Illinois’ standard for insanity, which requires proof the defendant was unable to appreciate the criminality of her conduct due to a mental defect.
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