Wheelchair Sticker Sparks Debate in Lindsay Clancy Murder Trial
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Wheelchair Sticker Sparks Debate in Lindsay Clancy Murder Trial
- A pink sticker with the hashtag "#sidebah" on Lindsay Clancy's wheelchair has drawn significant attention during her ongoing murder trial in Massachusetts.
- The sticker is widely interpreted as a phonetic nod to the Boston accent of Clancy's defense attorney, Kevin Reddington, and his frequent use of the legal term "sidebar."
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During the high-profile murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, a small pink sticker on her wheelchair has become a focal point of discussion and controversy. The sticker, which reads “#sidebah,” was spotted on the drink holder of her wheelchair as jury deliberations continued in Plymouth Superior Court in Massachusetts.
The term “#sidebah” is believed to be a playful reference to the way Clancy’s defense attorney, Kevin Reddington, pronounces the word “sidebar” due to his Boston accent. A “sidebar” is a legal term for a private discussion between the judge and attorneys, away from the jury. Reddington’s distinctive accent has been noted by many following the trial.
Clancy, a 36-year-old former labor and delivery nurse, is accused of the January 2023 strangulation deaths of her three young children, Cora, 5, Dawson, 3, and Callan, 8 months, in their Duxbury home. Her defense argues that she was suffering from postpartum psychosis at the time, while prosecutors contend she was criminally responsible for her actions.
The sticker has sparked varied reactions online. Some viewers found it “disrespectful” and “inappropriate” given the serious nature of the triple-murder trial, while others viewed it as a harmless inside joke or a way for Clancy to find humor amidst a difficult situation. It remains unclear who placed the sticker on the wheelchair.
As of Friday, September 4, 2026, the jury has been deliberating for seven days and has twice informed Judge William Sullivan that they are deadlocked. Defense attorney Reddington requested the removal of a juror on Thursday, claiming they were not following court instructions on reasonable doubt, but the judge denied the request. Jurors are considering five possible verdicts: first-degree murder, second-degree murder, manslaughter, not guilty, or not criminally responsible by reason of mental illness.