# Opening theory

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Updated: 2026-08-12T03:37:55.150Z

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#### Card #05: Opening theory

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- Topic: Case Overview
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Summary:

The Commonwealth's theory is argument, not a verdict.

Body:

[ALLEGATION] The Commonwealth argued that Clancy acted deliberately and rationally, arranged errands to remove Patrick, killed the children during the absence window, and remained criminally responsible. [Trial Day 1](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_v9vz_Nw3lE) · [WBUR opening report](https://www.wbur.org/news/2026/07/27/lindsay-clancy-trial-father-testimony)

Links:
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_v9vz_Nw3lE
- https://www.wbur.org/news/2026/07/27/lindsay-clancy-trial-father-testimony

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