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Patrick Clancy and Rachel Danis Expect First Child Amid Ongoing Aftermath of 2023 Triple-Homicide Trial
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Pregnancy Announcement on “60 Minutes”
During a Sunday interview on CBS’s “60 Minutes,” former “60 Minutes” correspondent Ross Douthat asked Patrick Clancy and his wife, infertility specialist Dr. Rachel Danis, whether they were “starting a family.” Danis replied affirmatively, confirming that the couple is expecting their first child together. The interview aired shortly after a September 1, 2026 courtroom appearance in Plymouth, Massachusetts, where a jury deadlocked on the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, Patrick’s ex-wife.
Background & Context
On January 24, 2023, Lindsay Clancy strangled her three children—Cora, Dawson and infant Callan (8 months)—inside the family’s Duxbury, Massachusetts home and then attempted suicide by jumping from a second-floor window. She survived with permanent paralysis and was later committed to Tewksbury State Hospital. The case drew national attention and was described as a “national obsession” on “60 Minutes.”
A trial in 2026 ended in a mistrial after an 11-1 jury deadlock; eleven jurors were prepared to find Lindsay not criminally responsible due to postpartum psychosis, while one juror voted for conviction. Prosecutors have not announced whether a retrial will be pursued.
Data & Statistics
- Children killed: three (Cora, Dawson, Callan).
- Ages at death: 5 years, 3 years, 8 months.
- Jury composition: 12 jurors; 11 favored an insanity finding, 1 opposed.
- “60 Minutes” viewership for related segments earlier in the year: approximately 7.9 million viewers.
- Date of murders: January 24, 2023.
- Date of mistrial declaration: earlier this month (reported as “earlier this month”).
Official Statements & Responses
He emphasized that the focus should be on perinatal mental health rather than conspiracy theories circulating online. Dr.
The couple’s lawyer, Howard Cooper, issued a statement after the mistrial warning “true-crime creators” that they could face consequences for spreading unfounded conspiracy theories about the case.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources differ on the exact number of jurors who voted for an acquittal. Both agree a mistrial was declared earlier this month, but no public statement from the Plymouth County district attorney confirms whether a retrial will be sought. Additionally, while multiple outlets confirm Danis’s pregnancy, no official medical confirmation has been released.
Verbatim Quotes
- “It's deeply harmful to the legacy of my children,” — Patrick Clancy
- “I think I did the best I could with what I had at the time,” — Preferred Source Patrick Clancy
- “I think every parent can agree, you have different relationships with your kids, but they’re all your kids. And I can’t wait to tell them about their brothers and sister,” — Preferred Source Patrick, an infertility specialist
- “I believed that it was her mental illness that caused that.” — Preferred Source Patrick Clancy
What’s Next
The Plymouth County district attorney has not indicated a timeline for a possible second trial of Lindsay Clancy. “60 Minutes” has yet to announce the topics for upcoming segments, but the program’s 59th season premiered on September 13, 2026. Patrick Clancy and Rachel Danis are expected to welcome their child later in 2027, according to the couple’s statements during the interview.