Patrick Clancy, ex-husband of Lindsay Clancy, opens up on children’s killings in first televised interview
Patrick Clancy gave his first televised interview to discuss the 2023 murders of his three children by his ex-wife, Lindsay Clancy, and to address online conspiracy theories. He described the progression of Lindsay's postpartum psychosis and his own grief, while expressing forgiveness for his ex-wife. The interview aired as Massachusetts prosecutors consider whether to retry Lindsay Clancy following a mistrial caused by a deadlocked jury.
- ▪Patrick Clancy stated that online criticism and conspiracy theories regarding the case are harmful distractions from the issue of perinatal mental health.
- ▪Lindsay Clancy was found to have suffered from postpartum psychosis, leading to a mistrial after a jury deadlocked on her criminal responsibility.
- ▪Patrick Clancy and Lindsay Clancy have both filed medical malpractice lawsuits against the doctors and hospitals involved in her care.
- ▪Following the tragedy, Patrick Clancy moved to New York City to grieve and eventually met his second wife, Rachel Danis, at a running club.
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Patrick Clancy enters the courtroom during the murder trial of his ex-wife, Lindsay Clancy, in Massachusetts. Photograph: David L Ryan/Pool The Boston Globe/APView image in fullscreenPatrick Clancy enters the courtroom during the murder trial of his ex-wife, Lindsay Clancy, in Massachusetts. Photograph: David L Ryan/Pool The Boston Globe/APUS crimePatrick Clancy, ex-husband of Lindsay Clancy, opens up on children’s killings in first televised interview In a 60 Minutes interview, ex-husband describes moments leading to the 2023 killingsCoral Murphy MarcosSun 20 Sep 2026 22.26 EDTLast modified on Sun 20 Sep 2026 22.27 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleIn his first televised interview, Patrick Clancy, the ex-husband of Lindsay Clancy, described the moments leading up to the 2023 killings…
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