Who Is Rachel Danis? Patrick Clancy's New Wife To Join Him on 60 Minutes After Lindsay Clancy Mistrial

Dr Rachel Danis, the reproductive endocrinologist who became Patrick Clancy's second wife three years after his children were killed, will appear alongside him in a 60 Minutes interview on Sunday, 20 September 2026.

The programme is due to air just 16 days after a jury in his former wife Lindsay Clancy's trial on three murder charges was unable to reach a verdict, resulting in a mistrial and leaving the case unresolved.

The broadcast marks the first time Danis will be heard publicly since her private life became the focus of widespread attention. Her marriage to Patrick Clancy drew online interest while proceedings involving his former wife were under way.

Patrick Clancy will discuss his grief, memories of his children and online conspiracy theories that circulated around the case. In a preview, he says he speaks to his children 'all the time' and, when asked what he says to them, replies: 'Help me. All the time.'

Who Is Rachel Danis?

Danis is a reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist who married Patrick Clancy in April 2026, after his divorce from Lindsay Clancy. She has been described in published reports as a New York-based fertility specialist.

Her participation puts her at the centre of a broadcast that has otherwise been presented as Patrick Clancy's account of the case and its aftermath. The full details of what Danis will say have not been released before transmission.

The interview was conducted by correspondent Ross Douthat and will air at 7pm ET/PT on CBS and Paramount+ in the United States. The announcement for the programme does not set out a UK broadcast or streaming arrangement.

Patrick Clancy's 60 Minutes Interview

The programme will address Patrick Clancy's memories of his children, Cora, Dawson and Callan, as well as the public scrutiny following their deaths. They were aged five, three and eight months when they died at the family home in Massachusetts in January 2023.

In the preview, Patrick Clancy describes continuing conversations with his children. The broadcast is also expected to examine the effect of online speculation on him and Danis.

The network behind 60 Minutes has described the conspiracy theories involving Patrick Clancy as 'baseless'. It has not detailed the specific claims in its promotional material, and this report does not repeat them.

Lindsay Clancy Trial Ended in Mistrial

Lindsay Clancy's trial on three murder charges ended in a mistrial on 4 September after the 12-person jury could not reach a unanimous decision on criminal responsibility. The jury deliberated for seven days before the judge declared a mistrial.

Eleven jurors were reported to have favoured a finding of not guilty by reason of insanity, while one did not agree. No verdict was returned, so the result was neither a conviction nor an acquittal.

The defence argued that Lindsay Clancy had postpartum psychosis at the time of the deaths. Prosecutors argued that she had planned the killings and could distinguish right from wrong.

Patrick Clancy testified about changes in Lindsay Clancy's mental health and her attempts to obtain treatment. He also spoke about her use of Zoloft and other prescribed medication, saying he observed her mental health deteriorating during that period.

What Happens Next in the Case

Prosecutors have not announced whether they will seek a retrial. Lindsay Clancy's lawyer, Kevin Reddington, has filed a motion asking the judge to find her not guilty by reason of insanity, which would prevent a second trial if granted.

The motion is expected to be considered at a court conference on 29 September. The prosecution could seek a fresh trial, pursue a plea agreement, bring different charges or decide not to continue the case, but no decision has been announced.

The interview will not alter the unresolved legal position. It will, however, be Danis's first scheduled public appearance with Patrick Clancy as the court process continues.