Susan Fraoni testified about Dawson Clancy's harder daycare drop-offs and recalled no concerns about Lindsay Clancy during a conversation around or after Thanksgiving 2022. On cross-examination, she qualified her opportunity to observe Lindsay, saying she had been seeing more of Patrick.
WitnessLearning Sprouts
Susan Fraoni
Preschool teacher at Learning Sprouts who taught Dawson Clancy.
Appeared2026 Criminal Trial
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Susan Fraoni testified for the Commonwealth on Day 8 about Dawson Clancy's daycare drop-offs and her interactions with Lindsay Clancy at Learning Sprouts. She placed the onset of harder drop-offs around mid-October 2022, describing them as somewhat atypical for Dawson but noting that some days were better before she began maternity leave in November.
On direct examination by Jennifer Sprague, Fraoni initially expressed uncertainty about seeing Lindsay after Thanksgiving, then recalled a conversation around or after the holiday. She described Lindsay's demeanor as fine and unchanged, reported no communication difficulties or concerns, and said Lindsay had not mentioned insomnia, feeling unwell, or depression. Fraoni also confirmed that she was a mandated reporter and had made no reports concerning the family.
On cross-examination by Kevin Reddington, Fraoni explained that difficult drop-offs could involve clinginess or crying. Asked about Lindsay's reaction, she said she had been seeing less of Lindsay and more of Patrick, limiting what she could describe about Lindsay's response. She agreed that Dawson and Cora appeared healthy, happy, and engaged.
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