# Trial Day 15 complete · four defense witnesses, Zeizel cross carries over

Topic: Defense Case
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Updated: 2026-08-18T23:14:35.588Z

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#### Card #35: Trial Day 15 complete · four defense witnesses, Zeizel cross carries over

- URL: https://lindsay.conspirograph.com/topic/defense-case/card/205
- Markdown: https://lindsay.conspirograph.com/topic/defense-case/card/205.md
- Topic: Defense Case
- Updated: 2026-08-18T23:14:35.588Z
- Stable key: lc:day15:card:completed-status
- Published: 2026-08-18T23:14:35.588Z
- Materially updated: 2026-08-18T23:14:35.588Z
- Comments: 0
- Recent change: new at 2026-08-18T23:14:35.588Z

Filed topics:
- Primary: Trial-Day Developments — https://lindsay.conspirograph.com/topic/trial-day-developments (sort 16)
- Cross-filed: Court Filings & Docket — https://lindsay.conspirograph.com/topic/court-filings-docket (sort 17)
- Cross-filed: Defense Case — https://lindsay.conspirograph.com/topic/defense-case (sort 29)
- Cross-filed: Full Timeline — https://lindsay.conspirograph.com/topic/full-timeline (sort 38)
- Cross-filed: Key People — https://lindsay.conspirograph.com/topic/key-people (sort 11)
- Cross-filed: Source Library & Methodology — https://lindsay.conspirograph.com/topic/source-library-methodology (sort 30)

Summary:

Susan Clancy, Donald Condie, Elizabeth Laposata, and Paul Zeizel appeared; jurors were excused around 4:01 p.m., and Zeizel's cross-examination resumes August 19.

Body:

[VERIFIED FACT] Trial Day 15 concluded on August 18 after testimony from Susan Clancy, Dr. Donald Condie, Dr. Elizabeth Laposata, and Dr. Paul Zeizel. Jurors were excused at about 4:01 p.m.; the session ended at about 4:07 p.m. [UNKNOWN] Zeizel's testimony was not complete: prosecution cross-examination carries over to August 19 at 9:00 a.m. No verdict, mistrial, or stay was reported.

Structured claims:
- [verified_fact] Trial Day 15's witness sequence was Susan Clancy, Dr. Donald Condie, Dr. Elizabeth Laposata by remote video, and Dr. Paul Zeizel.
  - Stable key: lc:day15:claim:completed-four-witness-sequence
  - Created: 2026-08-18T23:14:35.588Z
  - Updated: 2026-08-18T23:14:35.588Z
  - Source: Defense expert says Lindsay Clancy suffered from postpartum psychosis — https://www.courttv.com/news/lindsay-clancy-trial-opening-statements-set-for-mom-accused-of-killing-her-3-children/ (Day 15 completed witness bullets, lines 59-78; updated 4:44 p.m. ET) [reputable_reporting]
  - Source: Lindsay Clancy trial Day 15: Live stream and updates — https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/lindsay-clancy-trial-day-15-live-stream-live-updates/3999460/ (Chronological Day 15 live cards through adjournment) [reputable_reporting]
- [verified_fact] Jurors were excused at approximately 4:01 p.m. and court ended around 4:07 p.m.; prosecution cross-examination of Zeizel carries over to Wednesday, August 19 at 9:00 a.m.
  - Stable key: lc:day15:claim:adjourned-zeizel-cross-carries
  - Created: 2026-08-18T23:14:35.588Z
  - Updated: 2026-08-18T23:14:35.588Z
  - Source: Lindsay Clancy trial Day 15: Live stream and updates — https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/lindsay-clancy-trial-day-15-live-stream-live-updates/3999460/ (4:01 and 4:07 p.m. completed-day live cards) [reputable_reporting]
  - Source: Lindsay Clancy trial live updates: Psychologist testifies about hospital visits — https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/lindsay-clancy-trial-live-updates-psychologist-testifies-visiting-clancy-hospital/KVMXBQP4DJHZZHO4FSXAGDC3TA/ (Final update stating Zeizel cross-examination resumes Wednesday) [reputable_reporting]
  - Source: Defense expert says Lindsay Clancy suffered from postpartum psychosis — https://www.courttv.com/news/lindsay-clancy-trial-opening-statements-set-for-mom-accused-of-killing-her-3-children/ (Day 16 — 8/19/26 livestream entry) [reputable_reporting]
- [verified_fact] The defense case remained underway at adjournment; no verdict, mistrial, or indefinite stay was reported.
  - Stable key: lc:day15:claim:completed-no-verdict
  - Created: 2026-08-18T23:14:35.588Z
  - Updated: 2026-08-18T23:14:35.588Z
  - Source: Lindsay Clancy trial Day 15: Live stream and updates — https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/lindsay-clancy-trial-day-15-live-stream-live-updates/3999460/ (Completed-day live report through the 4:07 p.m. close) [reputable_reporting]
  - Source: Defense expert says Lindsay Clancy suffered from postpartum psychosis — https://www.courttv.com/news/lindsay-clancy-trial-opening-statements-set-for-mom-accused-of-killing-her-3-children/ (Day 16 scheduled livestream following completed Day 15) [reputable_reporting]

Evidence relationships:
- Relationship stable key: lc:day15:relationship:completed-status-supersedes-noon
  - Published: 2026-08-18T23:14:35.588Z
  - Cited claim IDs: lc:day15:claim:completed-four-witness-sequence, lc:day15:claim:adjourned-zeizel-cross-carries, lc:day15:claim:completed-no-verdict
- SUPERSEDES: Trial Day 15 in progress · defense testimony continues — https://lindsay.conspirograph.com/topic/trial-day-developments/card/201. The completed Day 15 status replaces the noon procedural snapshot: four witnesses appeared, court adjourned, and Zeizel cross-examination carries into Day 16.
Links:
- https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/lindsay-clancy-trial-live-updates-psychologist-testifies-visiting-clancy-hospital/KVMXBQP4DJHZZHO4FSXAGDC3TA/
- https://www.courttv.com/news/lindsay-clancy-trial-opening-statements-set-for-mom-accused-of-killing-her-3-children/
- https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/lindsay-clancy-trial-day-15-live-stream-live-updates/3999460/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dJukLKiBt4

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