Patrick Clancy before and after children’s deaths: Lindsay Clancy, new wife Rachel Danis and his life-changing journeys

Patrick Clancy rebuilt his life in New York after the tragic deaths of his three children in January 2023. He divorced his wife, Lindsay Clancy, and moved away from their home in Duxbury, Massachusetts. He later married Dr. Rachel Danis, a reproductive specialist, and dedicated much of his focus to honoring his children through the Heard Foundation, which he founded with his sisters in 2024.

The foundation aims to improve care for parents dealing with perinatal mental-health problems and build a treatment center to support families facing mental-health struggles.

Patrick's life changed significantly after Lindsay's mental health began to deteriorate in late 2022. On January 24, 2023, he discovered his wife had killed their three children, Cora, Dawson, and Callan, and attempted to take her own life. Lindsay is currently on trial for three counts of first-degree murder, with her defense claiming she suffered from postpartum psychosis and prosecutors arguing she should be held responsible for the killings.

In the years following the tragedy, Patrick made major changes to his life, moving to New York City and continuing his work in the tech industry. He also remarried Dr. Danis in April 2026. Patrick expressed forgiveness for his wife soon after the children's deaths, stating, "My family was the best thing that ever happened to me," and "All I wish for her now is that she can somehow find peace."

Patrick testified in Lindsay's murder trial in July 2026, describing his children, his marriage, and the changes he witnessed in Lindsay before their deaths. He recalled that Lindsay had said she heard a voice telling her to kill the children. He described Cora as a child who liked taking care of people, Dawson as a fan of firefighters and the TV show Paw Patrol, and Callan as a happy baby.

The testimony highlighted Patrick's efforts to keep his children's memory central to his life through the Heard Foundation and the playground project in Duxbury.