Patrick Clancy and his new wife, Rachel Danis, are opening up for the first time about their relationship, which has drawn intense public scrutiny given the tragedy that upended Patrick’s life just over a year earlier when his ex-wife, Lindsay Clancy, killed their three children in January 2023.
In a teaser for the couple’s upcoming 60 Minutes interview, shared on the September 18, 2026, episode of CBS Mornings, Danis described the moment she met Patrick in simple, unremarkable terms. “I don’t understand how the story has been so twisted,” Danis said.
Everything to know about Patrick and Danis’ relationship amid Lindsay Clancy’s ongoing legal issues, below.
How Did Patrick Clancy and His New Wife Rachel Danis Meet?
Danis revealed that she met Patrick in an unsuspecting way. “I would hope people know that Pat is, as I said before, the most selfless father and supportive partner. And I was just a girl that met a guy running in Central Park on a really cold Saturday. And I don’t think there’s anything wrong with that,” she said in a teaser clip of their 60 Minutes interview.
Danis, who has stayed almost entirely out of the spotlight through Lindsay’s trial, framed the encounter as ordinary — two runners crossing paths on a cold weekend morning.
That framing matters to Danis, whose relationship with Patrick has been questioned and dissected online for months. The couple began dating in February 2024 and got married in April 2026, a timeline that has become a focal point for critics who have questioned how Patrick could move on after the deaths of his three young children.
Patrick Clancy and Rachel Danis’ Relationship Timeline
Patrick and Danis’ romance began just over a year after the January 24, 2023, deaths of Patrick’s children with Lindsay: Cora, 5, Dawson, 3, and Callan, 8 months.
Patrick went out to run errands that day and returned home to find that Lindsay had jumped from the second story of their home. As he called 911, Patrick learned that Lindsay had strangled all three of their children in the basement. She survived the fall but was left paralyzed from the waist down.
Patrick has publicly forgiven Lindsay, but he filed for divorce in 2024. It is not currently clear when the divorce was finalized.
Throughout Lindsay’s trial, Danis remained behind the scenes. Patrick, by contrast, became a central figure and was called as the first witness to testify.
The 60 Minutes sit-down, which airs on September 20, 2026, marks the first time the couple will speak publicly together about the high-profile case and their own relationship.
Inside Lindsay Clancy’s Trial and the Mistrial Verdict
The pair’s decision to speak publicly follows the September 4, 2026, mistrial in Lindsay’s case. The trial, which lasted nearly seven weeks, ended after the jury could not reach a unanimous verdict.
Lindsay’s defense argued throughout the trial that she should not be held criminally responsible for the deaths of her children because she was suffering from postpartum psychosis and other mental health struggles at the time. The prosecution countered that Lindsay understood what she was doing when she killed her kids.
Eleven jurors ultimately found Lindsay not guilty by reason of insanity. One holdout juror refused to agree, resulting in the mistrial. The prosecution has not yet said whether it plans to retry the case.
Breaking Down the Conspiracy Theories Surrounding Patrick Clancy
As Lindsay’s case made national headlines, a wave of online conspiracy theories emerged suggesting Patrick himself was somehow involved in the killings of his children. Some critics have pointed to the speed of his relationship with Danis — and specifically the February 2024 start date — as supposed evidence.
Patrick is expected to address the theories directly during the 60 Minutes interview, which he has called “deeply harmful to the legacy of his children” and a “distraction to perinatal mental health.”
After the mistrial was declared, Patrick’s attorney, Howard Cooper, issued a statement condemning the online speculation and threatening to sue.
“Over the past months, Patrick Clancy and his family have been subjected to a relentless, escalating and destructive defamation campaign,” Cooper said. “This campaign of misinformation has been launched and promoted by minor celebrities, so-called influencers and outright conspiracy theorists who appear intent on boosting their own social media profiles and potential profit by publishing what they know to be outright falsehoods that Patrick was somehow involved in the death of his young children and other vile claims.”
Cooper said the allegations have created “real life threats to his reputation, livelihood, and life,” and emphasized that Patrick wants to focus on “preserving the memory of Cora, Dawson and Callan Clancy and supporting other women facing perinatal mental health challenges.”
“This spread of blatant and baseless falsehoods must stop,” Cooper continued. “Those responsible should understand that there will be consequences, and every appropriate measure will be pursued to hold them accountable, including legally. Law enforcement has been notified.
If you or someone you know is pregnant or just had a baby and is in crisis, help is available. Call or text the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline for free, confidential support 24/7 in English and Spanish at 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262).
This story was compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists.
