At Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial, the family’s former nanny testifies that Clancy appeared to be a caring mother before the deaths of her three children. Multiple outlets report the nanny describing changes in Clancy’s health and behavior in the months leading up to the killings, including significant weight loss, insomnia, and complaints consistent with post-pregnancy mental health problems. The nanny also says she saw Clancy dealing with difficulties that affected her day-to-day functioning. According to the reporting, the nanny further describes Clancy’s decision not to return to work, after which the nanny was eventually let go. The testimony is presented as part of the trial’s efforts to provide context for Clancy’s state of mind and circumstances before the incident. The outlets also note that the nanny characterizes Clancy as having been a “wonderful mother” despite later events. The coverage reflects the nanny’s account of observations, rather than independently establishing any diagnosis or cause of the killings.