60 Minutes Transcript: Patrick Clancy
Updated on: September 20, 2026 / 9:41 PM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- Patrick Clancy's wife, Lindsay, killed their three children and attempted suicide, a case that gained national attention.
- Lindsay Clancy had a history of struggling with postpartum mental illness, including insomnia, depression, and intrusive thoughts, leading to hospitalizations.
- Patrick Clancy found his children after returning home, with two deceased and one, Callan, initially surviving but later passing away.
- Clancy expresses gratitude for the four days he had with Callan before his death and wrote tributes to all three children.
- Despite the tragedy, Clancy forgives Lindsay, believing her actions were caused by her mental illness.
- He is rebuilding his life, finding solace in his current marriage to Rachel Danis, and plans to tell his new child about their siblings.
- Clancy is also dealing with online theories that falsely accuse him, which he finds harmful to his children's legacy and a distraction from perinatal mental health awareness.
- Both Patrick and Lindsay Clancy have filed lawsuits against healthcare providers for alleged medical malpractice.