Michael P. Desronvil: Lindsay Clancy holdout juror finally breaks silence – 5 explosive revelations
The Black male holdout juror who reportedly led to a mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy case has been identified as Michael P. Desronvil, 48, of Bridgewater. He has spoken out for the first time since the trial, opening up about himself and the case in a conversation with Fugitive TV.
Defendant Lindsay Clancy and attorney Kevin Reddington listen to the judge declare a mistrial, in Plymouth, U.S., September 4, 2026. Greg Derr/Pool via REUTERS (via REUTERS)Michael did not reveal his face since his name was allegedly doxxed on X. His life has been threatened and people have even stalked his house, journalist Sarah Fields wrote on X.
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A GiveSendGo has been launched for Michael, who is being hailed as a hero by many on social media, with some saying he “forced a mistrial” in the case. The GiveSendGo, which aims to raise $250,000, describes how “one juror held his seat” when support poured in for Lindsay.
Jurors in Plymouth state court spent over 38 hours in deliberations over the charges against Lindsay. The 12-person jury was made up of nine women and three men, and was split 11 to one, per the notes given to the court, The Guardian reported.
Judge William Sullivan declared a mistrial after the jury returned without a verdict for the third time.
The Massachusetts mother faces three counts of murder in the killings of her children Cora, 5; Dawson, 3; and Callan, 8 months.
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