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or facing criminal charges throughout the state of Missouri. Combs Waterkotte has also successfully represented countless clients facing an order of protection or university/college disciplinary proceeding. Our firm has a reputation for our relentless approach and fierce advocacy. Our attorneys are available 24/7 and on weekends. Call us today at (314) 900-HELP for a free consultation.

09/03/2026

Lindsay Clancy Was Drugged?

Why were crushed-up pills reportedly found in the Lindsay Clancy case?

It’s one of the stranger details surrounding the case, and it raises some obvious questions.


In this video, Andrew Skoklo, a former police officer turned private investigator, breaks down the Lindsay Clancy case from an investigative perspective.

With Clancy’s mental health, medications, and state of mind already playing such a major role in the case, the reported discovery of crushed pills adds another layer to the story.

Why were the pills crushed? Who crushed them? Were they actually taken? And could they help explain Lindsay Clancy’s condition or behavior that night?

A former police officer and investigator looks at this detail from an investigative perspective and explains why something as seemingly small as crushed medication could become an important piece of evidence.

Could the crushed pills tell us something investigators initially missed?



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09/03/2026

Lindsay Clancy Jury: What Is Taking So Long?



In this video, a former police officer turned private investigator breaks down the Lindsay Clancy case from an investigative perspective and explains why the jury is taking so long. When a jury spends hours, or even days, deliberating, it’s easy to assume something unusual is happening behind closed doors. But a long deliberation can mean many different things.

Are jurors divided? Are they struggling with the evidence? Is one juror holding out? Or are they simply taking their time with an incredibly serious and complicated case?

In the Lindsay Clancy case, the jury has to weigh difficult questions surrounding intent, mental illness, criminal responsibility, and the evidence presented by both sides.



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09/02/2026

Could Luigi Mangione Get His Murder Case Dismissed?



Luigi Mangione is facing an enormous legal battle, but some of the most important fights may happen before a jury ever decides whether he is guilty.

In this video, Andrew Skoklo, a former police officer turned private investigator, examines the legal issues that could weaken the prosecution’s case, including challenges involving searches, seized evidence, statements to law enforcement, constitutional rights, and whether critical evidence could be suppressed.

Could a successful defense challenge seriously damage the murder case against Luigi Mangione?



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Three Felony Charges. The Possibility of Life in Prison. Not Guilty on Every Count.For this Winning Wednesday, we’re rec...
09/02/2026

Three Felony Charges. The Possibility of Life in Prison. Not Guilty on Every Count.

For this Winning Wednesday, we’re recognizing Combs Waterkotte Partner and former Missouri prosecutor Matthew Brown, who secured a complete jury acquittal for Jason Edward Shifflett in Morgan County.

Shifflett faced two counts of first-degree assault and one count of armed criminal action. At trial, Brown challenged the prosecution’s case by highlighting conflicting witness accounts, the injured person’s inability to identify Shifflett, the lack of testimony establishing that he struck the injured person, and the absence of forensic evidence tying him to the injuries.
The jury returned not guilty verdicts on all three felony charges.

A co-defendant represented by separate counsel was convicted and sentenced to 30 years, underscoring just how much was at stake.
Read more about the case and the defense: [https://www.combswaterkotte.com/combs-waterkotte-partner-matthew-brown-secures-not-guilty-verdicts-on-all-felony-counts-in-morgan-county-assault-trial/]

09/02/2026

The Lindsay Clancy Interview Sessions Part 2 - Examining Mental Illness and Evidence



Was Lindsay Clancy suffering from severe mental illness, and what does the actual evidence tell us?

In Part 2 of The Lindsay Clancy Interview Sessions, Andrew Skoklo, a former police officer, Navy veteran, former correctional officer and now investigator, takes a deeper look at one of the most important and controversial questions surrounding the case: Lindsay Clancy’s mental state leading up to the deaths of her three children.

We examine the reported evidence surrounding her mental health treatment, medications, behavior, statements, and the circumstances leading up to the tragedy. The discussion also explores how investigators, attorneys, and ultimately a jury may have to separate what can be proven from speculation and hindsight.

This case isn’t simply about determining what happened. A central legal question is Lindsay Clancy’s mental state when it happened, and whether the evidence supports the prosecution’s or defense’s interpretation of her actions.

Part 2 takes a closer look at the evidence, the competing arguments, and the questions that could ultimately determine Lindsay Clancy’s fate.

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09/02/2026

The MAJOR Red Flags in Patrick Clancy's Timeline



Are there MAJOR red flags in Patrick Clancy’s timeline of what happened that night?

The Lindsay Clancy case has been analyzed from nearly every angle, but the timeline surrounding the deaths of her three children continues to raise important questions.

In this video, a former police officer, Navy veteran, corrections officer and now investigator examines Patrick Clancy’s reported timeline. Investigators know that in cases this serious, seemingly minor details can matter. Timing, phone records, statements, movements, and whether different pieces of evidence corroborate one another can all become important when reconstructing exactly what happened.

Do these details reveal genuine inconsistencies investigators should scrutinize, or are people reading too much into a husband’s actions surrounding an unimaginable tragedy?

Here are the parts of Patrick Clancy’s timeline that deserve a closer look.



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When you’re facing multiple felony charges, having a defense team willing to dig into every detail can make all the diff...
09/01/2026

When you’re facing multiple felony charges, having a defense team willing to dig into every detail can make all the difference.
Our team uncovered an issue involving Dean's Fourth Amendment rights—and the charges against him were ultimately dismissed.
We’re grateful for the trust Dean and his family placed in our team, and proud to provide the thorough, aggressive defense our clients deserve when their freedom and future are on the line.
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09/01/2026

Lindsay Clancy DID NOT Admit She Was Guilty.

Did Lindsay Clancy admit that she was guilty? Not exactly. People are mistaking a trial strategy for a guilty plea.



As the Lindsay Clancy case continues to attract national attention, statements she allegedly made after the deaths of her three children have become a major part of the public conversation. But there’s an important difference between making a statement about what happened and legally admitting guilt.



With her defense centered heavily on her mental condition at the time of the killings, understanding the difference between admitting an act and admitting criminal responsibility could be critical to understanding the case.

She may have acknowledged what happened, but did she actually admit she was legally guilty?

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09/01/2026

The Lindsay Clancy Interview Sessions - Part 1 of 2



In this video, Andrew Skoklo - a former police officer, Navy veteran, and correctional officer turned Combs Waterkotte Chief Investigator breaks down the Lindsay Clancy case from an investigative perspective. He examines the evidence, key details surrounding the case, and why the facts strongly support a not guilty verdict.

This isn’t about ignoring the tragedy of what happened. It’s about examining how the criminal justice system determines guilt, intent, and criminal responsibility, and whether the evidence actually meets the legal burden required for a conviction.

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08/27/2026

Should you hit the biggest guy in prison?

You’ve probably heard the classic prison advice: “On your first day, find the biggest guy in the yard and hit him.” It’s been repeated in movies, TV shows, and prison stories for decades, but is it actually good advice, or could it make your situation a whole lot worse?



A former correctional officer explains what would REALLY happen if a new inmate walked into prison and immediately tried to fight the biggest, toughest person they could find. From prison politics and inmate hierarchies to respect, reputation, and the unwritten rules everyone is expected to understand, there’s a lot more happening behind the scenes than most people realize.

So, should you actually hit the biggest guy in prison? The reality might be very different from what Hollywood has taught you.

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