Lindsay Clancy juror who backed the defense also publicly cheered Karen Read’s acquittal
A Facebook profile linked to a juror who reportedly sat on the Lindsay Clancy murder trial has surfaced online, showing she publicly celebrated Karen Read's acquittal earlier this year. The juror, identified as Kellie Farina, a senior centre chef in Plymouth County, told NBC10 Boston that defence attorney Kevin Reddington had strengthened his case by putting witnesses close to Clancy on the stand. The disclosure comes after a Massachusetts judge declared a mistrial in Clancy's case on Friday, when jurors reportedly deadlocked 11-1, and it raises fresh questions about the panel's views heading into the high-profile prosecution.
Clancy, 36, had faced three counts of first-degree murder over the deaths of her three young children, who were found strangled at the family home in January 2023. Farina's Facebook posts from June 2025, in a "Free Karen Read" group, cheered Read's acquittal and criticised a state trooper referenced during that trial. She also told NBC10 Boston she found the Clancy prosecution "very, very harsh" and described the 911 call made by the children's father, Patrick Clancy, as "the most horrific thing." Reddington has said he hopes to negotiate with prosecutor Tim Cruz, and a status hearing has been set for 29 September.
In short
- Clancy trial juror publicly celebrated Karen Read's 2025 acquittal online
- Juror said defence testimony from Clancy's loved ones swayed her view
- Case ended in mistrial after 11-1 jury deadlock; hearing set for Sept 29
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The case for
The disclosure may reasonably raise questions about whether a juror’s publicly expressed views on another prominent Massachusetts prosecution, and her description of this prosecution as very harsh, affected her impartiality. In a case involving the deaths of three children and a closely divided jury, scrutiny of potential bias can help protect confidence in the fairness of any retrial.
The case against
Publicly supporting Karen Read’s acquittal does not by itself show that Farina was unable to assess the evidence in Clancy’s case on its own merits. Her comments about the prosecution and the 911 call may reflect reactions to the evidence rather than a fixed view of guilt, and the reported 11-1 deadlock does not establish that her views caused the mistrial.
Explained simply
Lindsay Clancy was charged with three counts of first-degree murder after her three young children were found strangled at the family home in January 2023. She has pleaded not guilty, and the case is being heard in Massachusetts. Her husband, Patrick Clancy, called 911 after finding the children.
The prosecution is led by district attorney Tim Cruz, while defence lawyer Kevin Reddington represents Clancy. The case has drawn attention to the evidence and to how people close to the family describe events. Karen Read, whose separate Massachusetts murder trial ended in acquittal, has also become part of public discussion around the Clancy case.
The case matters because it concerns the deaths of three children and raises serious questions about how criminal trials are decided. A mistrial means the jury did not reach the agreement needed for a verdict, so the case may continue through further court proceedings.