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Dr. Phillip Resnick

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Forensic psychiatrist testified in Lindsay Clancy trial about command hallucinations.

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Dr. Phillip Resnick, a forensic psychiatrist, testified as an expert witness in the trial of Lindsay Clancy. Clancy is accused of murdering her three young children. Dr. Resnick presented the defense's argument that Clancy was experiencing a "command hallucination" at the time of the killings, suggesting a mental health episode rather than intentional malice. The defense has focused on postpartum psychosis as a contributing factor to Clancy's actions. The defense rested its case following Dr. Resnick's testimony and other evidence presented over several days. This testimony is crucial to the trial as it directly addresses Clancy's mental state during the tragic events, forming a key part of the defense's strategy to argue against murder charges.
Last updated: August 22, 2026