Patrick Clancy’s wife, Dr. Rachel Danis, will appear on 60 Minutes this Sunday for the first time since her private life became a subject of public attention. The interview comes weeks after Lindsay Clancy’s case ended in a mistrial, and prosecutors have yet to say whether they will seek a retrial. The broadcast marks a notable step forward for Danis, who has largely stayed out of public view during the legal proceedings.
The Trial That Drew Attention
Lindsay Clancy stood trial for the 2023 killings of her three children: 5-year-old Cora, 3-year-old Dawson and 8-month-old Callan. During that period, Patrick Clancy’s marriage to Danis drew fascination online. Ross Douthat sat down with both Clancys just weeks after the mistrial.
Danis’s First Public Appearance
This is the first time Danis has spoken publicly since the trial drew attention to her. The interview follows the mistrial, and prosecutors have not announced a retrial decision. Danis’s appearance on 60 Minutes comes as the case remains unresolved, with no word from prosecutors on whether they will pursue another trial.
What Patrick Clancy Said
In the interview, Patrick Clancy spoke about grief, mental health and the conspiracy theories that flooded social media since the trial. He also reflected on his memories of his children, saying he still talks to them “all the time.”
“What do you say?” Douthat asked.
“Help me. All the time,” Clancy replied.
“Do they help you?” Douthat asked.
“I like to believe they do. It’s a way I stay connected to them,” Clancy answered.
Clancy’s answers show him grappling with the loss of his children while finding some comfort in the conversations he imagines with them. The interview gives viewers a direct look at how he is handling the aftermath of the trial.
The Date and Platform
The interview airs Sunday, Sept. 20 at 7 p.m. ET/PT on CBS and Paramount+.
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 20 | 7 p.m. ET/PT | CBS and Paramount+ |
The Case’s Next Step
Prosecutors have not announced whether they will seek a retrial. The Clancys have not commented on what comes next beyond the mistrial itself. Until then, Danis’s appearance on 60 Minutes stands as the family’s most visible response to the public attention surrounding the case.
A Look at How Clancy Is Coping
The exchange between Clancy and Douthat about talking to his dead children shows a man who has found a way to keep his children close through conversation.
See the video the story is built around at Cbsnews.
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