An expert witness for the defense, who had no involvement in Lindsay Clancy’s treatment, testified that she had engaged in acts of “self-harm” and even nearly died.
Dr. Michael Vulfovich examined Clancy’s medical records, clarifying the injuries documented and the level of care required, which led to her being airlifted to Brigham & Women’s Hospital.
Vulfovich, who is an emergency medicine doctor at Newton Wellesley Hospital, informed the jurors that as the responders transported Clancy , her blood pressure decreased and her pulse became weak. Subsequently, she experienced a total cardiac arrest at Brigham & Women’s and required two sessions of CPR, which included chest compressions and medication, before she was successfully revived. Vulkovich reviewed the images captured at the crime scene in conjunction with the medical documentation from South Shore Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Vulkovich noted that the medical team at South Shore Hospital managed to stabilize her condition prior to her transfer to Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. Vulkovich stated that he has dealt with multiple patients who have either attempted or successfully committed suicide through throat cutting.
Her heart rate was over 100 beats per minute, and her blood pressure was below the normal range.
She was in a state of “severe” hypothermia upon her arrival at South Shore Hospital, according to him. Clancy was found to be hypothermic at South Shore Hospital, according to Vulkovich.
