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Patrick Clancy's New Wife Defends Him, Says Story 'Twisted'

Patrick Clancy's New Wife Defends Him, Says Story 'Twisted'

Also reported by CBS News

Summary

Patrick Clancy’s new wife, Dr. Rachel Danis, defended him as a caring father and supportive partner. They will appear in an interview on 60 Minutes following a mistrial in the case involving Patrick’s ex-wife, Lindsay Clancy, who was charged with the murder of their three children.

Key Facts

  • Patrick Clancy found his three children dead in their home in Duxbury, Massachusetts, on January 24, 2023.
  • Lindsay Clancy, the children’s mother, was charged with their murder.
  • Lindsay’s defense argued she suffered from postpartum psychosis, a mental illness after childbirth, and cannot be held responsible.
  • The jury in the murder case could not reach a unanimous decision, leading to a mistrial.
  • Prosecutors have not announced if they will try Lindsay Clancy again; a hearing is set for September 29.
  • Patrick Clancy and his new wife, infertility specialist Dr. Rachel Danis, will appear on 60 Minutes for an in-depth interview.
  • Dr. Danis called Patrick a selfless father and supportive partner and said the story about him had been “twisted.”
  • Dr. Danis met Patrick while running in Central Park on a cold Saturday.
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