Patrick Clancy will appear on 60 Minutes to discuss his children and the aftermath of his former wife's murder trial, which ended in a mistrial earlier this month.
Key facts
- •Patrick Clancy’s interview marks his first public appearance since his former wife’s trial ended in a mistrial on Sept. 4.
- •Lindsay Clancy faces charges related to the 2023 deaths of her three children, Cora, Dawson, and Callan.
- •The defense in the murder trial argued that Lindsay Clancy was experiencing acute postpartum psychosis at the time of the incident.
- •A status hearing for the case is scheduled for Sept. 29 at which the court will determine future proceedings.
- •The 60 Minutes interview features Patrick Clancy and his new wife, Dr. Rachel Danis, discussing the impact of the case and social media discourse.
Patrick Clancy, the father of three children who died in 2023, is set to give his first television interview since the murder trial of his former wife, Lindsay Clancy, ended in a mistrial. Appearing alongside his current wife, Dr. Rachel Danis, Clancy will speak with journalist Ross Douthat on the CBS program 60 Minutes. The interview is scheduled to air on Sunday, Sept. 20, at 7 p.m. ET.
The Lindsay Clancy Case
Lindsay Clancy was accused of killing the couple's three children—Cora, Dawson, and Callan—in 2023. During her trial, which began in July, she pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity, with her defense team arguing she suffered from acute postpartum psychosis. Patrick Clancy testified during the proceedings, which gained significant public attention and were livestreamed by Court TV. The trial concluded on Sept. 4 after the jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict, resulting in a mistrial. Lindsay Clancy is currently held at Tewksbury Hospital and is expected to attend a status hearing on Sept. 29 to determine the next steps for the case.
Interview Content and Broadcast Details
According to the official description provided by CBS, the interview will cover Clancy’s grief, memories of his children, and his reaction to social media conspiracies surrounding the case. A preview clip shows Clancy discussing how he continues to talk to his children, while Dr. Danis describes her husband as selfless and supportive. The episode is part of the 59th season of 60 Minutes, which premiered on Sept. 13. Viewers can watch the broadcast on CBS or through various streaming platforms, including Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV, and Paramount+.
Timeline
- 2023Cora, Dawson, and Callan Clancy died.
- JulyThe murder trial of Lindsay Clancy began.
- Sept. 4The trial ended in a mistrial after the jury could not reach a unanimous decision.
- Sept. 13The 59th season of 60 Minutes premiered.
- Sept. 20The interview with Patrick Clancy is scheduled to air.
- Sept. 29A status hearing is scheduled to determine next steps in the legal case.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Rolling Stone, Hollywood Reporter.
