Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) made controversial remarks regarding Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts woman currently facing trial for the alleged murder of her three children. In an interview with TMZ, Mace expressed a strong stance on the legal proceedings, stating, “Her children are dead, she should be dead too.”

When pressed on the nature of the punishment, Mace advocated for the death penalty and explicitly added that the execution should be conducted in public. The comments have drawn attention due to the severity of the suggestion, which deviates from standard American judicial practices regarding capital punishment.

While the legal case against Clancy involves complex questions regarding mental health and criminal responsibility, Mace’s statement focuses exclusively on retributive justice. The Hill reports that Mace’s comments were made directly to the media outlet, though the report does not provide context regarding whether Mace has been involved in the specific legal proceedings or if she was speaking as a private citizen or in her capacity as a member of Congress. There is currently no indication that the judicial system in Massachusetts is considering public execution, which is not a legal practice in the United States.