We call upon lawmakers and the justice system in the United States to ensure that the most serious crimes against children are met with the strongest penalties permitted by law, regardless of the offender's gender.

When the trial of Lindsay Clancy began, hundreds of people showed her support and offered her sympathy and assistance. Yet when we compare this case with cases involving men accused of killing children, such as Chad Daybell, who was sentenced to death, one question deserves to be asked: Should gender influence how society views the seriousness of such crimes?

We believe it should not.

Justice must be based on the evidence, the facts of the case, and the law—not on whether the accused is a man or a woman. Being a mother, being a woman, or receiving public sympathy should never mean that the lives of the victims are valued any less.

Cora, Dawson, and Callan had no voice and no ability to defend themselves. Their lives mattered. Their father, Patrick Clancy, deserves justice for the unimaginable loss of his children.

This petition calls upon lawmakers and the justice system to consider the strongest lawful penalties in cases involving the deliberate killing of children. We believe that, if Lindsay Clancy is found guilty and if the law permits such a sentence, the death penalty should be considered based on the evidence and circumstances established in court.

This is not a call for hatred, vigilantism, or private punishment. It is a call for legal accountability through the justice system and for equal treatment under the law.

• What Happened

On January 24, 2023, a tragedy occurred in Duxbury, Massachusetts, that shocked people far beyond the affected family. Three children, Cora, Dawson, and Callan Clancy—five years old, three years old, and only a few months old—died in their own home. Lindsay Clancy, their mother, was charged with three counts of murder.

According to the prosecution's allegations, Clancy strangled her three children with resistance bands. She then jumped from a second-story window and survived the suicide attempt with severe injuries, leaving her partially paralyzed. Clancy has acknowledged killing her children but disputes her criminal responsibility.

Evidence and the Prosecution's Case
During the proceedings, numerous pieces of evidence and witness testimony have been presented. These include digital data from her devices, text messages, internet searches, and data from her Apple Watch.

The prosecution argues that this evidence indicates that Clancy consciously prepared for and understood her actions. Forensic psychiatrists called by the prosecution have also testified that, despite her mental health problems, she was able to distinguish right from wrong and control her actions.

The defense strongly disputes this interpretation. It argues that Clancy was suffering from severe postpartum psychosis and other mental health problems at the time of the killings. According to the defense, this condition severely affected her perception and judgment and should therefore be taken into account when determining her criminal responsibility. Defense experts have also supported this position in court.

The central issue is therefore not only whether Clancy committed the killings, but also what her mental state was at the time and whether she can legally be held responsible for her actions. The prosecution and defense have presented very different interpretations of the evidence and her mental state.

Why We Are Calling for Justice
Regardless of the outcome of the proceedings, the suffering of the three children must not be forgotten. Cora, Dawson, and Callan were vulnerable children who depended entirely on the adults around them. Their deaths demonstrate the importance of protecting children and taking serious mental health crises seriously.

At the same time, justice must be applied equally. A woman should not receive different consideration simply because she is a woman or a mother. The same principles of accountability should apply to everyone.

We recognize that mental illness must be taken seriously and considered according to the law. However, we also believe that the victims must remain at the center of the discussion. Their lives mattered, and their deaths deserve the full attention of the justice system.

Our Petition

We therefore call upon lawmakers and the American justice system to ensure that the law provides the strongest appropriate penalties for the most serious crimes against children and that those laws are applied equally, regardless of gender.

If Lindsay Clancy is found guilty, we ask that the applicable law and the evidence presented in court be considered fully when determining the appropriate sentence, including whether the death penalty should be available if permitted by law.

Justice should have no gender.

Cora, Dawson, and Callan deserve to be remembered. Their lives mattered. Their father deserves justice. And the protection of children must remain a fundamental priority of our society.

If you believe that gender should never determine how seriously a crime is treated, sign this petition and make your voice heard.