Patrick Clancy and his wife, Dr Rachel Danis, are starting a family following the devastating loss of his three children and the recent mistrial in the case involving his former wife, Lindsay Clancy.
The couple discussed their relationship, grief and hopes for the future during Patrick’s first televised interview since Lindsay’s murder trial ended without a verdict. They appeared together on CBS’s 60 Minutes on September 20, 2026.
Patrick also spoke about the lasting place his children, Cora, Dawson and Callan, will have in his life.
Patrick Clancy and Rachel Danis Confirm They Are Starting a Family
During the 60 Minutes interview, correspondent Ross Douthat asked Patrick and Rachel about their plans for the future.
Rachel confirmed that the couple is “starting a family”.
The announcement comes after an extremely difficult period for Patrick. His three children with Lindsay Clancy died in January 2023.
Patrick said Rachel has helped him navigate life after the tragedy. He described his life since meeting her as having changed in a positive way.
Rachel, meanwhile, acknowledged that she cannot bring Patrick’s children back. Instead, she said she wants to support his grief and help keep their memory present.
The couple married in April 2026.
Patrick Says His Late Children Will Remain Part of His Future Family
One of the most emotional parts of the interview centred on Patrick’s three children.
Cora was 5 years old, Dawson was 3, and Callan was 8 months old when they died in January 2023.
Patrick explained that his future children will know about their older siblings even though they never had the opportunity to meet them.
He said that children within the same family can have different relationships with their parents, but they remain equally part of that family.
For Patrick, that means Cora, Dawson and Callan will continue to have a place in the family story.
CBS News also reported that Patrick continues to talk about his children as a way of maintaining a connection with them.
Patrick Clancy Opens Up About Grief After His Children’s Deaths
Patrick’s appearance on 60 Minutes was his first televised interview since Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial ended in a mistrial.
He discussed the emotional impact of losing his children and the difficult process of rebuilding his life.
Patrick said there was a period when he felt he had no purpose and did not expect to live to see his 35th birthday. CBS News reported those comments as part of the interview.
He also spoke about continuing to communicate with his children in his own way.
Patrick said he talks to them and asks them for help. He described that connection as one way he remains close to them.
What Happened in the Lindsay Clancy Case?
Lindsay Clancy was charged in connection with the January 2023 deaths of her three children.
She has acknowledged killing the children but pleaded not guilty by reason of a lack of criminal responsibility. Her defence argued that she was suffering from postpartum psychosis and should not be held criminally responsible for her actions.
The case went to trial in Massachusetts in 2026.
After several days of deliberations, the jury could not reach a unanimous verdict. A mistrial was subsequently declared in September.
Reuters reported that the jury had been unable to reach a unanimous decision after extended deliberations.
What Happens Next for Lindsay Clancy?
The mistrial does not by itself resolve the criminal case.
Lindsay Clancy’s defence has asked the judge to find her not guilty by reason of insanity. Reuters reported that the defence made that request on September 10.
Prosecutors have not publicly announced whether they will pursue another trial.
A further hearing is scheduled for September 29, 2026, where the next steps in the case are expected to be addressed.
Patrick Also Addresses Online Conspiracy Theories
Patrick used his 60 Minutes appearance to address speculation about his role in the deaths of his children.
He criticised online conspiracy theories surrounding the case and said they have caused additional harm.
Patrick said the focus should instead be on his children’s memory and the broader issue of perinatal mental health. His comments came after months of intense online discussion surrounding the trial.
His comments are particularly significant because the case has generated substantial public debate about postpartum mental health, criminal responsibility and the treatment available to struggling mothers.
Rachel Danis Says She Wants to Help Preserve Their Memory
Rachel has also spoken about the difficulty of entering Patrick’s life after such a profound loss.
In a preview of the 60 Minutes interview, she said she met Patrick in New York City and rejected the way their relationship has been portrayed online.
Rachel’s role, as she described it, is not to replace the children Patrick lost. Instead, she wants to support him while allowing him to grieve and remember them.
That distinction remains important as the couple prepares for a new chapter together.
A New Chapter While Remembering Cora, Dawson and Callan
Patrick and Rachel’s plans to start a family do not erase the loss that came before them.
Instead, Patrick has made clear that his three late children will remain part of his family’s story.
As the legal case involving Lindsay Clancy moves toward its next hearing, Patrick is also trying to rebuild his personal life while preserving the memory of Cora, Dawson and Callan.
For him, moving forward appears to mean carrying their memory with him rather than leaving it behind.