Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial entered their fourth day of deliberations Tuesday without reaching a verdict, adding another unexpected development to a case that has drawn national attention, as reported by Red State.

The jury sent a note to Judge William Sullivan after spending several hours discussing the case, telling him they were “unable to come to a unanimous decision.”

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Sullivan directed the jurors to continue deliberating, pointing to the length of the trial as he sent them back to the deliberation room.

The deadlock comes as the trial enters a potentially critical stage. Clancy is accused in the deaths of her three young children, and her defense has centered on an insanity claim.

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The defense has pointed to postpartum depression and medication as factors in her state of mind.

While the jury remains divided, authorities arrested a 56-year-old woman outside the courthouse Tuesday afternoon in an incident involving alleged intimidation connected to a criminal proceeding.

Dawn Light of Sutton was taken into custody at approximately 3:40 p.m., according to Massachusetts State Police.

She is expected to face a charge involving the intimidation of a witness, juror or person providing information in connection with criminal proceedings.

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Police did not immediately release additional information about the arrest, including whether the alleged conduct was specifically connected to the Clancy trial.

However, the arrest occurred only minutes after the jurors were dismissed from the courthouse for the day.

Massachusetts State Police confirmed that Light was arrested outside the courthouse following the conclusion of court proceedings. She is expected to be arraigned Wednesday morning.

The timing has raised questions about whether the incident could affect the trial. Either the defense or prosecution could potentially seek a mistrial if either side believes the jury has been improperly influenced.

Under Massachusetts criminal procedure rules, the judge can also address issues involving the validity of a verdict.

Authorities have not explicitly stated that Light was attempting to influence the Clancy jury. The circumstances surrounding her arrest and the specific allegations against her were not immediately clear.

The possibility of outside interference comes as the jury's deliberations have already attracted attention.

At least two jurors have reportedly worn pink clothing during proceedings, prompting speculation from some observers that the clothing could represent solidarity with Clancy.

There has been no official confirmation that the jurors' clothing was intended as a statement about the defendant or the case.

The trial has received significant attention because of the circumstances surrounding the deaths of Clancy's children and the defense's argument concerning her mental state.

Clancy has admitted responsibility for the children's deaths while maintaining an insanity defense.

The case has also generated controversy beyond the courtroom, with supporters of Clancy gathering on social media and outside the Plymouth, Massachusetts, courthouse.

Some observers have expressed concern over public displays of support for a defendant accused of killing her own children.

The Clancy case has unfolded against a broader backdrop of high-profile criminal cases in which defendants have attracted unexpected online followings.

The phenomenon has prompted debate about how social media users respond to serious criminal allegations and whether public fascination can cross into support for defendants accused of serious offenses.

For now, however, the central issue remains with the jury. After four days of deliberations, jurors have yet to reach a unanimous verdict.

The arrest of Light adds another complication to a case already facing an uncertain conclusion.

Her expected arraignment Wednesday could provide additional information about the circumstances that led to her arrest and whether prosecutors believe the incident had any connection to the Clancy proceedings.

The court could then face questions about whether the jury was exposed to outside influence and whether that exposure, if established, is sufficient to affect the trial.

Until more information is released, authorities have not confirmed that the arrest will result in a mistrial or otherwise change the jury's deliberations.

The jury is expected to return Wednesday as the court continues to await a decision in the closely watched case.

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