Patrick Clancy opens up about grief, the memory of his children and moving forward

Updated on: September 20, 2026 / 8:02 PM EDT / CBS News

Patrick Clancy opens up about grief, the memory of his children and moving forward

TL;DR

  • Patrick Clancy is speaking out about the loss of his three children, Cora, Dawson, and Callan, who were killed by his ex-wife, Lindsay Clancy.
  • Clancy has publicly forgiven Lindsay, believing her actions were a result of severe postpartum mental illness.
  • He described his struggles with Lindsay's postpartum depression and navigating her medical treatment.
  • Following the tragedy, Clancy moved to New York City seeking anonymity and has since remarried.
  • Lindsay Clancy's trial resulted in a mistrial, with her defense arguing she was suffering from postpartum psychosis.
  • Patrick Clancy testified during the trial and faced intense online speculation and criticism.
  • He is now remarried to Dr. Rachel Danis and they are starting a family, with Clancy intending to tell their future child about their older siblings.