Mack evaluated Clancy twice in April, three years after the murders, and did not determine that she had postpartum psychosis.

“My opinion was that—and is—that she suffered from a major depressive episode,” he said, “and that that was a part of major depressive disorder.”

Tensions flared during Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial on Aug. 24.

As part of her evaluation, Clancy underwent a K-Scale psychological test, which can help determine whether a patient is minimizing their symptoms. When Reddington asked about Mack’s understanding of the K-Scale, the doctor flashed a hint of a smile, prompting the sharp admonishment from Reddington.

Tension between the men escalated when Reddington challenged Mack’s testimony about the timeframe for developing postpartum depression. Reddington asked whether Mack previously recalled telling jurors that the condition typically develops four weeks after giving birth.

“What I would have intended to say,” Mack began, before Reddington interrupted him with, “No, no…come on. What did you say to the jury last Friday?”

The combative exchange prompted Judge William Sullivan to speak up.

“Doctor please,” said Sullivan. “Listen to the question, and just answer the question, as asked.”

Later, Sullivan interrupted again when Reddington questioned Mack on the symptoms of postpartum depression.

“Hold on,” Sullivan said. “If you can’t answer the question as asked, doctor, just say you can’t answer it as asked. I’ll ask counsel to rephrase it.”

What Has Lindsay Clancy’s Defense Said About Her Mental State?

Since the prosecution rested Aug. 17, the defense has called several witnesses to the stand, including Dr. Phillip Resnick, who evaluated Clancy following the murders.

“She felt that her body was taken over by an external force, where she was in a dream state and did not have control of her own body,” he testified Aug. 21. “It was almost like she was a puppet and someone else was pulling the strings.”

Resnick had diagnosed her with bipolar II disorder with severe depression, noting the day of her kids’ killings fit the description of postpartum psychosis.

Did Lindsay Clancy Admit to Killing Her Children?

While Clancy has admitted to killing her children, she has pleaded not guilty to three counts of first degree murder.

If convicted, Clancy faces life in prison without the possibility of parole, according to the ᴀssociated Press. If she is found not guilty due to a lack of criminal responsibility, she would instead be committed to a state mental health facility.

SOURCE: https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/lindsay-clancy-attorney-snaps-prosecution-204651916.html