New wife of Patrick Clancy says family was concerned about their relationship
Infertility specialist Rachel Danis said relatives expressed worry when she began dating Patrick Clancy, the widower of Lindsay Clancy, whose trial for the murder of their three children ended in a hung jury.
Infertility specialist Rachel Danis, who married Patrick Clancy in April, told a "60 Minutes" interview that friends and family reacted with concern when she disclosed her relationship with the grieving father. Danis said relatives began asking about her plans and she sensed their worry, but she emphasized her happiness, noting that Sundays felt like Saturdays after they started dating.
Patrick Clancy moved to New York City seeking anonymity after his former wife, Lindsay Clancy, was charged with killing their three children and attempting suicide. The trial concluded with a hung jury, as most jurors accepted a defense of severe postpartum psychosis while one juror voted for a verdict of not guilty by reason of insanity.
When asked about accountability, Clancy said a compassionate approach is needed, acknowledging his ex-wife’s suffering while emphasizing the importance of preventing similar tragedies.