A Massachusetts judge postponed a decision on whether Lindsay Clancy, the mother accused of murdering her three children, will face a new trial. Massachusetts Superior Court Judge William Sullivan granted a joint request from prosecutors and defense attorneys on Tuesday to delay setting a retrial date, citing outstanding motions that require resolution. The next hearing is scheduled for Nov. 2.

Clancy admitted to killing her children—Cora, 5; Dawson, 3; and Callan, 8 months—by strangulation. She told authorities she heard voices commanding her to end their lives and her own. Her defense team argued that postpartum psychosis rendered her not guilty by reason of insanity.

During the initial trial, defense attorney Kevin Reddington challenged the prosecution’s evidence, contending it was insufficient to establish Clancy’s guilt. He further accused law enforcement of presuming her culpability prematurely and failing to conduct a thorough investigation. Prosecutors rejected these claims as unfounded.

The trial was marred by procedural difficulties, including a holdout juror, Michael P. Desronvil, who declined to return a not guilty verdict despite 11 other jurors favoring acquittal. Desronvil’s identity was made public contrary to court orders. He subsequently secured legal representation from an attorney known for previously working with former President Donald Trump. Defense attorneys have requested an investigation into Desronvil’s background because of an active civil restraining order against him, though Desronvil has denied any doubts about Clancy’s guilt.

In addition, the court has yet to rule on motions addressing juror confidentiality and restrictions on sidebar discussions during the trial. Prosecutors have filed motions seeking to limit public statements from defense attorneys, arguing that such comments have compromised the impartiality of the jury pool.

Following a mistrial declared earlier this month, Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy Cruz indicated he would soon decide whether to retry Clancy, but no further announcement has been made. Legal analysts suggest Cruz may consider pursuing lesser charges, such as manslaughter, to avoid the risk of another mistrial.

Clancy remains in custody at Tewksbury State Hospital as the case awaits further judicial proceedings.