More than three years after the deaths of his three children, Patrick Clancy has finally spoken publicly about the tragedy that changed his life forever. His first televised interview since his former wife Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial ended in a mistrial revealed a deeply personal account of grief, forgiveness and the struggle to rebuild while the criminal case remains unresolved.

Appearing with his wife, Dr. Rachel Danis, on the September 20 episode of CBS’ 60 Minutes, Clancy looked back on Cora, Dawson and Callan, the final days of his youngest son’s life, his former wife’s deteriorating mental health and the painful online speculation that followed the trial.

Patrick Clancy says he did the best he could

Patrick Clancy was the first witness called by prosecutors during Lindsay Clancy’s 2026 trial. He spent two days describing the deterioration he had witnessed in Lindsay’s mental health after the birth of their third child.

In the months leading up to the January 2023 deaths, Lindsay had sought medical treatment for depression and other mental health problems and had been prescribed multiple medications. Her defense argued that she was suffering from postpartum psychosis and therefore should not be held criminally responsible.

During the 60 Minutes interview, correspondent Ross Douthat asked Patrick whether he believed he had failed his family or should have done something differently.

Clancy’s answer revealed the burden he continues to carry.

“I think I did the best I could with what I had at the time. And I live with the outcome. I live with it every day.”

Clancy had previously described Lindsay as a devoted mother who loved her children. During his trial testimony, he called her “very dedicated” and said he believed she was struggling with severe mental health problems rather than intending to hurt the children.

He also acknowledged that he did not fully understand postpartum mental illness at the time.

“I could piece together what it was like to be really, really anxious or depressed, but I didn’t know how to manage a postpartum illness,” he said. “I think mental illness has this ability to be tragically deceptive.”

According to Clancy’s account, Lindsay’s condition deteriorated considerably during the months following Callan’s birth. He described severe sleep deprivation, depression and intrusive thoughts as part of that period.

For Patrick, the lack of understanding surrounding postpartum mental illness has remained central to his effort to make sense of what happened.

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Callan survived for four days after his siblings died

Among the most painful memories Clancy shared was the final period of his youngest son’s life.

Cora and Dawson died in January 2023. Callan, who was eight months old, was transported to Boston Children’s Hospital, where he remained alive for four days.

Patrick initially believed there was still a chance his son could survive.

“I really thought there was a chance that Callan would live,” he told CBS. “I remember just thinking, ‘Just give me one. Just give me one kid, and I would raise him as best I could, and I would give him the best life I possibly could. I’d tell him about his brother and sister.’”

He remained beside Callan during those final days.

Patrick spoke to his son, held him and stayed with him until the end.

“I 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,” he said.

CBS reported that Clancy wrote tributes to his three children during that time, writing with one hand while holding Callan with the other.

Those final days became a defining part of how Patrick remembers his children and carries their memory forward.

Date/Period	Event	Details
January 2023	Deaths of Cora and Dawson	Patrick’s two children died
January 2023	Callan hospitalized	Eight-month-old Callan was transported to Boston Children’s Hospital
Four days later	Callan died	Patrick said Callan died in his arms
2024	Patrick met Rachel Danis	CBS reported they met through a New York running club
April 2026	Patrick and Rachel married	The couple married in New York City
2026	Lindsay Clancy trial	The trial ended in a mistrial after jurors could not reach a unanimous decision
September 20, 2026	60 Minutes interview	Patrick and Rachel spoke publicly about grief, forgiveness and life after the tragedy

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‘Help me’: How Patrick Clancy keeps talking to his children

Even after moving forward with his life, Patrick said his relationship with his children has not disappeared.

He told CBS that he still talks to Cora, Dawson and Callan “all the time.”

When Douthat asked what he says to them, Patrick answered:

“Help me. All the time.”

Asked whether he believes they help him in return, he said:

“I like to believe they do. It’s a way I stay connected to them.”

Patrick also described dreams about his children and the way memories of them remain woven into his everyday life.

After leaving Massachusetts, he moved to New York City. He said he hoped the move would give him some degree of anonymity and distance from the constant reminders of what had happened.

But he did not leave his children behind emotionally.

He brought personal items belonging to them, including toys and other possessions that reminded him of Cora, Dawson and Callan. Their memory has also been incorporated into a playground in Duxbury designed with references to each child.

Why Patrick Clancy says he forgave Lindsay

Perhaps the most striking part of Patrick’s account was his decision to forgive Lindsay.

Lindsay has admitted responsibility for the deaths from the beginning of the case, while her attorneys have argued that severe mental illness meant she should not be held criminally responsible.

Patrick said Lindsay never asked him to forgive her.

He forgave her anyway.

When Douthat asked whether Lindsay had ever requested his forgiveness, Patrick responded:

“No. But I gave it to her,”

He explained that forgiveness was also connected to his own survival after the tragedy.

“I think when it comes to forgiveness, I also felt that if I didn’t get there, I would be eaten up inside forever.”

Patrick said Lindsay told him the incident “was like a dream” when he asked whether she remembered what happened.

His decision to forgive her has remained a significant part of the case because Patrick has continued to describe Lindsay’s mental illness as central to understanding the circumstances surrounding the deaths.

Lindsay Clancy trial ends in mistrial without a verdict

The legal case remains unresolved.

Lindsay Clancy’s 2026 murder trial ended in a mistrial after the jury failed to reach a unanimous decision. Her defense argued that she was suffering from postpartum psychosis and should not be considered criminally responsible for the deaths of Cora, Dawson and Callan.

Prosecutors disputed that position during the trial.

The jury became deadlocked, meaning there was no unanimous verdict.

A mistrial does not determine Lindsay’s guilt or innocence. Under Massachusetts court terminology, a mistrial means the trial is invalid and may require the case to proceed with a new jury.

As of the September 20 60 Minutes broadcast, prosecutors had not announced whether Lindsay would face a retrial. She remains in state custody while the next stage of the case is determined.

The unresolved legal status has left a case that has already devastated one family without a final courtroom outcome.

Online conspiracy theories became another source of pain

The tragedy did not remain confined to the courtroom.

The trial generated significant speculation online, including theories accusing Patrick Clancy of being involved in his children’s deaths.

There is no criminal charge against Patrick in connection with the deaths, and his attorneys have strongly rejected the online allegations.

Patrick told CBS that the speculation has been especially painful because he believes it pulls attention away from his children and from the wider issue he wants people to understand: perinatal mental health.

“It’s deeply harmful to the legacy of my children,” he told Douthat. “It is a huge distraction from what really matters here, which is perinatal mental health.”

He also described what it feels like to encounter the theories publicly.

“It’s painful to see. And it makes it difficult to be in public,” he said.

Patrick’s attorney, Howard Cooper, has previously threatened legal action over what he described as a sustained campaign of false claims against his client.

Cooper said:

“Enough is enough — this spread of blatant and baseless falsehoods must stop. Those responsible should understand that there will be consequences, and every appropriate measure will be pursued to hold them accountable, including legally. Law enforcement has been notified.”

The attorney said the campaign had created consequences for Patrick and his family. He also said Clancy wanted to redirect attention toward preserving the memory of his children and supporting women experiencing perinatal mental health challenges.

Testifying in court brought Patrick to a breaking point

The courtroom itself became another source of trauma.

Patrick maintained his composure during much of his testimony, but he told CBS that describing the events of January 2023 was extremely difficult.

Before the court played the 911 call associated with the night his children died, Patrick experienced a panic attack.

He was taken to an ambulance and offered medication. Even then, he wanted to return to court and finish his testimony.

“I don’t want it, ’cause I want to go back and I want to finish this so I can be done with this,” he recalled telling those around him.

CBS did not broadcast the 911 recording, and its contents are not necessary to understand Patrick’s account.

After losing his children, Clancy also described experiencing a period of severe emotional distress. Professional support and conversations with mental health experts helped him begin processing what had happened.

He specifically reached out to Postpartum Support International and psychiatrists to better understand postpartum mental health and the circumstances surrounding Lindsay’s illness.

Patrick Clancy and Rachel Danis began a new life together

While the loss of Cora, Dawson and Callan remains central to Patrick’s life, he has also started a new chapter.

After moving to New York City, Patrick met Dr. Rachel Danis, a fertility doctor. CBS reported that they met in January 2024 through a running club in New York.

Their relationship eventually became a marriage.

The couple married in New York City in April 2026, and Danis appeared alongside Patrick during the 60 Minutes interview.

She addressed the intense attention surrounding their relationship.

“I don’t understand how this story has been so twisted,” she said. “But I would hope people know that Pat is, as I said before, the most selfless father and supportive partner.”

Danis also remembered how their relationship began.

“I was just a girl that met a guy running in Central Park on a really cold Saturday. And I don’t think there’s anything wrong with that.”

Their relationship itself became the subject of online speculation, something Danis said she found difficult to understand.

Rachel Danis says she cannot erase Patrick’s grief

Danis knows that a new relationship cannot undo the loss Patrick carries.

She said she cannot bring his children back, but she wants to honour their memory while allowing Patrick to grieve.

“I know I can’t fix — I can’t bring his kids back,” she said during the interview. “But if I can honor them and allow Pat to grieve but also just continue to honor them in the present, I guess that’s all I can do.”

Patrick said Danis has helped change his life.

“Yeah. Yeah. I’m — 100%. It’s — my life has changed since I met Rachel in such a positive way.”

The couple also revealed that they are trying to start a family of their own.

When Douthat asked what they would tell a future child about Cora, Dawson and Callan, Patrick described the bond he hopes his future children will have with their late siblings.

“I think every parent can agree, you have different relationships with your kids, but they’re all your kids. And I can’t wait to tell them about their brothers and sister.”

Patrick wants Cora, Dawson and Callan’s legacy to come first

The 60 Minutes interview ultimately brought the focus back to the three children at the centre of the tragedy.

Patrick repeatedly returned to memories of Cora, Dawson and Callan. He also emphasized the importance of understanding perinatal mental health rather than allowing online speculation to define what happened.

The tragedy has led to wider discussion in Massachusetts about postpartum mental health services. Following the mistrial, state officials proposed additional support for new parents, including expanded home visits and increased resources for perinatal mental health screening and treatment.

For Patrick, the issue is inseparable from his personal loss.

He continues to keep reminders of his children in his home, dreams about them and speaks to them as a way of maintaining a connection that remains important to him.

The criminal case involving Lindsay Clancy is still unresolved, and the possibility of another trial remains open. As of the September 20 60 Minutes broadcast, prosecutors had not announced whether Lindsay would face a retrial.

Patrick, meanwhile, is trying to build a life beyond the courtroom.

He is carrying the memory of three children while moving forward with Danis and the possibility of a new family. His story is not one in which grief has simply disappeared. Instead, he described learning how to live alongside it while refusing to let online speculation become the defining story of Cora, Dawson and Callan.

For a father who spent his son’s final days hoping for one child to survive, and who still speaks to all three of his children, the pain remains deeply present.

The trial may have ended without a verdict, but Patrick’s effort to preserve his children’s memory continues.

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Conclusion: Patrick Clancy’s first televised interview since Lindsay Clancy’s mistrial offered a rare look at the personal aftermath of a case that remains legally unresolved. His memories of Cora, Dawson and Callan, his decision to forgive Lindsay, his struggle with courtroom trauma and online allegations, and his new life with Rachel Danis all form part of a story still shaped by profound loss. At its centre remains Patrick’s determination to remember his children and draw attention to perinatal mental health while he continues learning how to live with what happened.

Source/Research Disclaimer: This article has been prepared from the information and sources provided above, including CBS News and 60 Minutes, NBC Boston, the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office, the Massachusetts Court System and the Associated Press. It reflects the information available in those supplied sources and statements and should not be understood as independent verification beyond the material provided. The Lindsay Clancy criminal case remains unresolved following the mistrial, and future prosecutorial or court action could change the legal status described here. References to mental illness reflect testimony, legal arguments and statements from those involved and should not be treated as a general explanation of postpartum mental health.

Sources

• CBS News / 60 Minutes: Patrick Clancy interview transcript
• CBS News: Patrick Clancy opens up about grief and moving forward
• CBS News: Patrick Clancy says “I think I did the best I could”
• CBS News: Patrick Clancy’s wife Rachel Danis speaks out
• CBS News: Patrick Clancy 60 Minutes interview preview
• NBC Boston: Patrick Clancy gives first interview after Lindsay Clancy trial
• NBC Boston: Patrick Clancy and Rachel Danis 60 Minutes interview
• NBC Boston: Howard Cooper statement on online conspiracy theories
• Massachusetts Court System: Plymouth County Superior Court
• Associated Press: Patrick Clancy gives first TV interview after mistrial

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