A mother is on trial for the deaths of her children. Prosecutors allege she strangled them in their home. The children were ages 5, 3, and 8 months. The mother had sent her husband out on errands before the incident. She then jumped from a second-story window, resulting in paralysis from the waist down.

The defense claims the mother was experiencing bipolar disorder and postpartum psychosis. Jurors are considering several options, including murder charges and involuntary manslaughter. They may also find the mother not criminally responsible due to insanity.

Further details about the trial and its analysis are available, including the significance of quarters used during closing arguments.