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Lindsay Clancy ex-husband says ‘I think I did the best I could’

Lindsay Clancy ex-husband says ‘I think I did the best I could’

Also reported by CBS News

Summary

Patrick Clancy and his wife Rachel Danis will share their experiences about the trial of Lindsay Clancy, Patrick’s former wife, who was accused of killing their three children in Massachusetts. The trial ended in a mistrial as one juror disagreed with the defense that Lindsay suffered from a mental illness, and prosecutors will decide soon whether to retry her.

Key Facts

  • Lindsay Clancy is accused of killing her three children: Cora (5 years), Dawson (3 years), and Callan (8 months) in January 2023.
  • The trial ended in a mistrial because one juror did not agree Lindsay had postpartum psychosis, a mental illness that affects mothers after childbirth.
  • The juror who held out said evidence showed Lindsay planned the killings and knew what she was doing.
  • Patrick Clancy testified during the trial and supports Lindsay but has faced false online attacks and conspiracy theories.
  • Patrick is now paralyzed from the waist down after the incident and continues to grieve the loss of his children.
  • Patrick and Rachel Danis sought psychiatric help for Lindsay before the tragedy and have filed a lawsuit claiming medical negligence.
  • Rachel Danis defends Patrick as a caring father and husband, responding to misinformation about him online.
  • 60 Minutes will air interviews with Patrick and Rachel sharing their story and feelings about the case.
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