Patrick Clancy has spoken publicly about the deaths of his three children, his experience during his former wife Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial and the difficult years that followed. In his first televised interview since the case ended in a mistrial, Clancy appeared on CBS News’ “60 Minutes” with his wife, Dr. Rachel Danis, and reflected on grief, forgiveness, mental health and rebuilding his life.
The interview aired Sunday, Sept. 20, following the mistrial declared earlier this month after jurors were unable to reach a unanimous decision in Lindsay Clancy’s case.
Patrick Clancy Describes Grief After Children’s Deaths
Clancy spoke about the loss of his children — Cora, Dawson and Callan — who died after being strangled at the family’s home in Duxbury, Massachusetts, in January 2023. Cora was 5, Dawson was 3 and Callan was 8 months old.
According to Clancy, his youngest son survived for several days after the attack before dying at Boston Children’s Hospital. He recalled holding Callan during his final moments and said he continued to hope that his son would survive.
Clancy also discussed the emotional impact of the tragedy and said there was a period when he struggled with thoughts about whether he would live to see his 35th birthday. He later moved from Massachusetts to New York City, where he said having greater anonymity gave him space to grieve.
He Says He Forgave Lindsay Clancy
During the interview, Patrick Clancy explained why he publicly expressed forgiveness toward Lindsay after the deaths of their children.
Lindsay’s defense argued during the trial that she was experiencing postpartum psychosis and was not criminally responsible for the killings. Prosecutors disputed that position and argued that she understood her actions and should be held responsible.
Patrick said he believes mental illness played a central role in what happened. He also reflected on his own efforts to understand the mental health difficulties Lindsay experienced after the birth of their third child.
The trial ended in a mistrial on Sept. 4, 2026, after the jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict. Reports from jurors indicated that 11 jurors supported finding Lindsay not criminally responsible, while one juror disagreed. Prosecutors have not announced whether Lindsay will face another trial.
Patrick Clancy Addresses Online Conspiracy Theories
Clancy also responded to conspiracy theories and accusations that circulated online during and after the trial. He said the speculation has caused additional harm and distracts from broader conversations about perinatal mental health.
He said he continues to remember his children and wants their lives and memories to remain central to the story.
Clancy appeared on the program alongside his wife, Rachel Danis, whom he married earlier this year. The couple also revealed that they are starting a family of their own. They said they intend to preserve the memory of Cora, Dawson and Callan and eventually share stories about them with their future child.
