Boston, Mass. – A mistrial was declared Friday in the high‑profile murder case of Lindsay Clancy after the jury failed to reach a unanimous decision. Judge William Sullivan announced the deadlock, noting an alleged 11‑1 split among jurors.
Juror identified as vocal supporter of Karen Read
Kellie Farina, a senior‑center chef in Plymouth County, was reported to have served on the Clancy jury. Farina told NBC10 Boston that defense attorney Kevin Reddington strengthened his case by calling friends and family who knew Clancy to testify. She praised Reddington for focusing on Clancy’s personal life rather than “more medical BS.”
Farina’s Facebook profile, which lists her employment at the Plymouth County senior center, also shows she previously posted in a “Free Karen Read” group after the acquittal of Karen Read, who was cleared of killing her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe, in 2024. On June 18, 2025, Farina wrote, “Massachusetts Jury did their rightful duty today. Karen’s FREE.” The same profile later posted a critical comment about a prosecutor involved in the Read case.
Clancy case background
Lindsay Clancy, 36, faced three counts of first‑degree murder for the deaths of her three children – Cora, Dawson and Callan – who were found strangled in the family home in January 2023. The trial has drawn national attention due to the tragic nature of the crimes and the intense media coverage surrounding the family’s dynamics.
During the trial, Farina described the prosecution’s approach as “very, very harsh” and said the 911 call made by Clancy’s husband, Patrick, was “the most horrific thing.” She added, “It’s something that I will never not hear if I think about it.”
Defense hopes for a plea deal
In a recent interview on Good Morning America, defense attorney Kevin Reddington said he hopes the two sides can reach a resolution. “I’m willing to listen to Tim. I’ve known Tim for 30 years. He’s a very hard‑charging prosecutor,” Reddington said, referring to Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz. He added that after seeing the evidence, he hopes Cruz will revisit the possibility of a plea agreement that could be acceptable to both parties.
District Attorney Cruz has not yet indicated how he will proceed following the mistrial. Judge Sullivan scheduled a status hearing for September 29 to determine the next steps in the case.
Community reaction
The revelation that a juror publicly supported a separate high‑profile acquittal has sparked discussion among local residents about the impartiality of jurors and the influence of social media on courtroom proceedings. Some community members expressed concern that jurors should refrain from public commentary on unrelated cases to preserve the integrity of the judicial process.
Fox News Digital reached out to Farina for comment but did not receive a response.
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