Duxbury: Third baby strangled by mother dies after two siblings

A young boy allegedly strangled by his mother has died three days after his two siblings were pronounced dead.

Eight-month-old Callan Clancy, who was found unconscious at his home in Duxbury, Massachusetts, died at 11:18 a.m. Friday, the Plymouth County Attorney’s Office said.

Callan was hospitalized on Tuesday after prosecutors found “evidence of damage.”

Prosecutors said earlier this week Callan’s mother, Lindsay Clancy, 32, was suspected of strangling her two older children, Dawson, 3, and Cora, 5.

Dawson and Cora were pronounced dead when they arrived at a hospital.

Callan was revived at the scene and flown to a Boston hospital for treatment.

Prosecutors did not immediately disclose how Callan died and whether Lindsay will face additional charges. The mother had already been charged with two counts of murder, three counts of strangling and three counts of assault and assault with a deadly weapon.

Police called the home at 47 Summer Street around 6.16pm Tuesday after a man, later identified as Lindsay’s husband, called 911 and reported that she had tried to kill herself.

According to District Attorney Tim Cruz, Lindsay had jumped from a second-story window.

According to an autopsy, “it appears tentatively that the children were strangled,” Cruz said.

Lindsay has been in police custody at a Boston hospital since Friday.

Massachusetts General Hospital confirmed that Lindsay worked there.

“We are shocked and saddened to learn of this unimaginable tragedy,” the general hospital said. “We extend our deepest sympathy to everyone affected by these devastating events.”

The mother had postpartum depression, sources told NBC10.

A GoFundMe account set up for Lindsay’s husband, Patrick, to pay for medical and funeral expenses and get legal counsel has raised more than $452,000.

“This support is particularly needed as Pat will be unable to work for the foreseeable future while he navigates this painful, life-changing tragedy,” the page reads.

“We all know Pat as the kindest, most genuine person. As someone who is always ready to support others, we sincerely thank you for offering your support.’

Duxbury is a small affluent town located about 35 miles south of Boston.

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