Boston — Patrick Clancy, the ex‑husband of Lindsay Clancy, sat down for his first televised interview on CBS’s 60 Minutes on Sunday. The interview came after a jury deadlocked in the trial over the tragic deaths of their three young children, prompting a mistrial on Sept. 4.
Grief, forgiveness and a new beginning
Clancy spoke openly about the deep grief he carries and the harmful online rumors that have surrounded the case. He described how social‑media speculation has distracted from what he believes is the core issue: perinatal mental health.
“I saw headlines that called her a ‘killer mom’ or ‘monster,’ but none of those were accurate,” he said. “I believe her mental illness was the cause.” He added that forgiveness was essential for his own peace, noting that without it he would feel “eaten up inside forever.”
Recognizing postpartum illness
Clancy recalled first noticing something was wrong in October 2022 when Lindsay reported sleepless nights. He admitted he did not understand postpartum depression at the time and struggled to help her navigate the medical system.
“I could piece together what it was like to be really anxious or depressed, but I didn’t know how to manage a postpartum illness,” he said. “Mental illness can be tragically deceptive, and I’m sure there were things I didn’t see.”
The night of the tragedy
According to the trial record, Lindsay returned home on Jan. 7 2023 for their daughter Cora’s birthday. Seventeen days later she strangled Cora, Dawson and the infant Callan. While Cora and Dawson died that night, Callan survived four more days before passing in his father’s arms.
Clancy recounted the heartbreaking moments in the hospital, saying he held his son for the last four days and “said, ‘I’m so sorry,’ and I got to hold him, I got to lay down next to him, and he died in my arms.”
Starting a family again
Clancy confirmed that he and his new wife, Dr. Rachel Danis, are planning to start a family. “I can’t wait to tell them about their brothers and sisters,” he said, adding that every parent, regardless of the circumstances, shares a bond with their children.
Danis, who met Clancy at a run club and married him in New York City in April 2026, briefly joined the interview. She said, “I always try to take some of the weight from Pat. I can’t bring his kids back, but I can honor them and allow Pat to grieve while continuing to honor them in the present.”
Mental‑health advocacy
Clancy emphasized that the false rumors have been “deeply harmful” to his children’s legacy and have diverted attention from the need for better perinatal health resources. He urged the public to focus on supporting families dealing with postpartum mental illness rather than spreading unverified accusations.
He also disclosed that he has struggled with suicidal thoughts, noting a day when he didn’t think he would live to see his 35th birthday. He encouraged anyone in distress to reach out to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988.
Legal next steps
The Plymouth County district attorney has not yet indicated whether a new trial will be pursued. The case remains a painful reminder of the importance of early mental‑health intervention for new parents.
Original reporting: NBC10 Boston — read the source article.
