Patrick Clancy gives first interview after Lindsay Clancy mistrial, announces plans to start new family

In his first interview since his ex-wife Lindsay Clancy's murder trial ended in a mistrial, Patrick Clancy and his new wife, Dr. Rachel Danis, announced on 60 Minutes that they are starting a family. Patrick detailed his path to forgiving Lindsay, whose trial for the 2023 strangulation of their three children ended in an 11-1 jury deadlock. The couple also addressed the severe online harassment and conspiracy theories they have faced, which Patrick described as deeply harmful to his children's legacy.

Patrick Clancy first interview

• ▪Patrick Clancy gave his first public interview to CBS's 60 Minutes following the mistrial declared September 4 in his ex-wife Lindsay Clancy's murder trial over the January 2023 killings of their three children
• ▪Patrick Clancy described experiencing a massive traumatic panic attack in a courthouse back room during his ex-wife Lindsay Clancy's murder trial over the January 2023 killings of their three children, which required an ambulance response

Lindsay Clancy mistrial outcome

• ▪The jury in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial was split 11-1, with a single male holdout juror refusing to find her not guilty by reason of insanity.
• ▪A mistrial was declared in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial in September 2026 after the jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict.

Postpartum psychosis defense argument

• ▪Lindsay Clancy's defense team argued she was not criminally responsible for the deaths of her three children because she suffered from severe postpartum psychosis.
• ▪Lindsay Clancy told Patrick Clancy that her memory of killing their three children was like a dream.

Patrick Clancy forgiveness decision

• ▪Patrick Clancy confirmed that Lindsay Clancy has never directly asked him for forgiveness.
• ▪Patrick Clancy stated that he has forgiven Lindsay Clancy for killing their children, believing her actions were caused by mental illness rather than malice.

New marriage family plans

• ▪Patrick Clancy and his new wife, Dr. Rachel Danis, announced they are starting a family together and plan to tell their future children about Patrick's late children.
• ▪Patrick Clancy and Dr. Rachel Danis married in April 2026 in New York City after first meeting at a Central Park run club in January 2024.

Public scrutiny online speculation

• ▪Patrick Clancy's attorneys have threatened legal action against online conspiracy theorists who spread false claims about his involvement in the tragedy.
• ▪Patrick Clancy and Dr. Rachel Danis have faced intense online scrutiny and conspiracy theories falsely accusing Patrick of involvement in the January 2023 deaths of his three children, Cora, Dawson and Callan