Watch: Patrick Clancy's new wife describes him as 'selfless father'

September 18, 2026

Patrick Clancy, whose ex-wife Lindsay Clancy is accused of murdering their three children in January 2023, has given an interview to CBS's 60 Minutes program where he discusses continuing to communicate with his deceased children. Lindsay Clancy's first-degree murder trial recently concluded without a verdict due to a mistrial. Patrick has since remarried a woman named Dr. Rachel Danis, who also participated in the CBS interview and spoke positively about her new husband's parenting qualities.

Who is affected

Patrick Clancy (father of three deceased children and ex-husband of the accused)
Lindsay Clancy (accused of killing three children, facing first-degree murder charges)
Three deceased children
Dr. Rachel Danis (Patrick Clancy's current wife)

What action is being taken

Patrick Clancy is speaking to his deceased children regularly, according to his statements in the CBS interview.

Why it matters

This case involves the tragic death of three children and the ongoing legal proceedings against their mother for first-degree murder. The father's public discussion of his grief and his remarriage adds a human dimension to a highly sensitive criminal case that has attracted media attention.

What's next

The full CBS 60 Minutes interview is scheduled to air on Sunday.

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